Diy Fabric Covered Bench

An upholstered bench adds beauty character and function to any space.

Diy fabric covered bench.

Diy fabric covered bench wednesday 30 august 2017 despite the image heavy post i promise that this fabric covered table post is actually very quick and easy to do this took me less than an hour and that included sharing the steps on instagram stories. Convert a chest into a fabric covered bench. Be sure to cut through both layers these will be your top and bottom pieces of the cushion cover. Cut fabric into 1 wide strips about 18 long.

Place the foam on top and trace around it. Sand and paint or stain the wood to get the design you. Use 2 4 wood and 3 4 thick plywood to create the bench frame. Buy a board and 4 legs rail legs all for less than 5 at home depot lowes.

This way the bench. Using a ruler and rotary cutter or scissors carefully cut 1 2 away from your traced line for seam allowances. I estimate my bench took about 1 2 yards of fabric but i cut strips. If using more than one color or pattern fabric sort your fabric into piles by color to make it easier to mix up as.

The traditional look of the bench has been given a modern touch by the inclusion of black metal hardware that contrasts beautifully with the light colors of the wood and upholstery. Choose a fabric that matches your décor personality and style to make it unique and beautiful. This bench has a traditional style with its distressed whitewash wood finish and beige weaved fabric covered drawers and upholstery. These neutral colors will blend seamlessly into any room design.

This no sew upholstered bench seat tutorial will work for most coffee tables benches or built in window seat. Staple the fabric around the bench and you are done. Next i laid my fabric on the ground good side down and turned the whole bench piece on top of it with the batting facing down. Next i covered it with a piece of furniture foam from online fabric store.

This will just soften the edges a bit when i cover it with fabric. Buy enough fabric and batting to cover and staple on the underside of the bench around 2ish or cheaper with coupons. Optionally add hinges to the top instead of using screws to attach it for it to serve as the lid. Fold your fabric in half or place two layers on top of each other wrong side facing up.

Place it anywhere you need extra seating or a quick place to tie your shoes for instant charm. Cut the footboard in half to use the halves as armrests. Then paint the legs with spray paint 3ish and.