How To Make an Upholstered Hanging Headboard

[prettybrittytalks]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEO! Next week, I will be attempting to create my own headboard. I have a full size bed and have no idea what size panels I need. I was curious if it would be harder to make one long panel and many button holes? Is there something that I'd have to do much differently?

[MrsLillyBanks]

Where do I find "inexpensive" foam??? The foam we bought was sooooooo pricy. ugh.

[scott06cbr]

What height did you use for the panels? I would think you would need enough height to pad your head if you were sitting up. I was thinking around 36"? And do you hang them where the panels end right at the top of the mattress? Because I've seen some where they are hung so where it ends at the top of the boxspring. If I did it this way, I would have to add about 11". Thoughts?

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

This was made for a queen size bed. Each panel was cut just fractions under 20" wide. The were about 19 1/2" as I remember. The full width of a queen size bed is 60".

[lucybell081]

What size is each panel? and is that for a king side bed?



[BenAar0n]

Hi, just wondering what you need the cotton batting for? Could you just put the fabric over the foam?

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

@BenAar0n You always need a buffer between fabric and foam. Even though the headboard won't get any wear and tear, it makes the fabric look nicer.

[iAceback]

That was awesome. I love your voice!

[RavennaBathory]

Do you think you could make a list of the items you need for the project right under the video for the rest of your videos. It would be very helpful to us newbie DIYers.

[KubwaNaNzuri]

im making my headboard the top portion of hello kittys head with the bow

[drugstorejunkie101]

I am redoing my daughters room. I love this idea!

[Beautifuljaz19]

I love this video, I can't wait to make my headboard, but I want to use one big piece of wood for my queen size headboard. Do you know where I could find one? Thanks in advance! :-)

[GuiaDInmuebles]

This is a great video. And I really enjoy how simple you keep things. I am going to make a headboard soon and I plan to follow these guidelines. Thanks.

[ALilofThisALilofThat]

This was great and super clear. Thank you

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

@ALilofThisALilofThat Thanks for the comment!

[malleycat2148]

That was great!!!! I wish i saw this along time ago and i would have done so much with my old apartment bedroom. Thank you! :0)

[miamilife30]

Awesome,I'm going to start mine soon

[qoroth]

My partner and I followed your video and attempted this last week. It turned out great! Thanks for posting :)

[Beautifuljaz19]

I love love this idea, I can't wait to make this!!! I was wondering what size wood did you have, and how big do you think my headboard would be for a queen size bed? Thank you so so much... I can't to get started!!! :-)

[Cosmicangels]

Great instructional video!...Thank you!

[egypt4000]

Love love love what u did. I'm never buying another headboard

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

Thanks. I'm right in the middle of teaching an out of towners upholstery workshop. I want to do more videos. 

[cmquidgley]

Love, love it , love it!  Thanks for posting this video. Is the best I've seen in youtube.

[vronneb]

I have seen a few of these types of videos on you tube and I have to say yours is the best - thank you

[dynamitelove13]

omg! i'm so excited to make this. I can't wait. :-)

[glowshimmerglow]

How would you do this to a headboard that was attached to the bed? I want to upholster my existing headboard but it's attached to the bed, not the wall so you can see the back. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!

[monikamolinari]

love the idea!!!! I'm definately making one!!!



[purplesks1]

What size panel boards did you use? Im doing a Full size bed

[rocismiles]

Seems so easy. Will have to try

[zaq12366]

This was perfect! Thank you so much for posting this I had no idea how simple it could be and you did a great job explaining it!

[AveIvy]

Wow! Great job!

[HoneyDewKiwii]

You are really cool for doing this. I have a question, what exactly were you doing at 5:38? Oh and if i wanted, could I drill more holes for the buttons?

[mmimmie6]

Thank you shelly easy and clear instructions i will try this

[Thebeautyofsoul]

Love it.....Thanks dear

[saidabella1]

Hi, you make it look so simple. Awesome. But WHERE did you get the mounting hardware? What is it called? I am struggling to find such hardware to mount my headboard. Thank you

[OmgWtfAdm]

Love it!!! Thanks!

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

@OmgWtfAdm Thanks much. I'm getting ready to make more!

[MeggyPrincess101]

Wonderful :3 Thank you!

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

@MeggyPrincess101 Thank you for your comment!

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

@MeggyPrincess101 Thanks Meggy. I'll do more.

[110teamedward]

thts a biiig needle!!! lol

[saidabella6]

Hi Shelly, I have a queen size bed. I have a three panel headboard that I am planning to reupholster and maybe shorten height. I know your headboards are 20" in width but what about in height? They look rectangular.

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

@saidabella6 They are rectangles. You can get them cut to any size you want. To be honest, I think these are a little short. I think you should at least make them 26" inches tall. I was conserving on wood.

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

Queen size. A queen measures 60" wide. Three panels a little under 20" each.

Thanks for viewing.

[slwhite2281]

I really like this video!!! but one question was the panels made for a Queen size bed or full size bed??

[xxdjcharlierockxx]

very nice

[kelly1968]

lovely! please share more ideas and diys. Kelly =)

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

@kelly1968 I will be doing more!!!

[tadaw87]

i was wondering if i could just double on the batting casue the foam is kinda expensive will it still look good?, or is ther a substitute for the foam?.. btw love this!!

[dallasftlauder8]

Thanks I'm going to make one,the video is great

[WeNeedJesus86]

That was amazing. i can't wait to get started on my headboard!!! Thanks for sharing.

[yummypinkcottoncand1]

I have always wondered what is the best way to measure the wood to place the buttons correctly

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

Alicepin-It's a long tufting needle, not a crochet needle. Not sure a crochet needle would work. You can hang three in a row right on the wall. Super easy, efficient, easy to move, etc.

[J112111]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS PROJECT SOOOO EASY.

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

Mrsapples--Thanks so much. That does it! I'm going to have to make more. I got a million of them. It's the editing that's a killer.

[mrsapples36]

one of the best video's.. job well done it was very simple to make.. this will give me something to do this weekend...

[mrsapples36]

one of the best video's.. job well done it was very simple to make..

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

Marrbrtrs: Thank you so much. I want to make a lot more. I've got a billion projects to show you all.

[marrbrtrs]

You did a GREAT GREAT job, Thank you sooooo much!

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

Well, I made ours with the three 20" panels, with padding and a little space in between so they go a smidge beyond the mattress on each side. You can do them any way you want, any measurement you want. They look good no matter what. I've got like a billion headboard ideas for filming.

[letmecomment2]

is the width suppose to be identical to the bed's width? or is it suppose to be few inches wider to look good?

[brevobrevo]

That was really helpful, thanks! I'm upholstering a headboard with yellow velvet this weekend and appreciated the tips.

[ModHomeEcTeacher]

Thanks. It is easy when it's simplified. I appreciate your comments.

[empiresvixen]

Damn... thats one of the best DIY's so far! Great job on conveying the simplicity of making a tufted headboard/s. So accessible, and now I am going to make myself a tufted headboard! =)

[lookinggrl]

I very much like the idea of three panels as oppose to one large panel. Makes the project less daunting. Great instructional video...in my favorites.

[ashysmellyhead]

I love this, a fab video! I am planning to make my own and I am so pleased I watched this first, thank you :)

[1DIYgirl]

I have a queen size bed what measurments should the panels be?

[nd1060]

Wow this looks amazing!

[BrittanyAmber728]

You made it look so easy but great instructions!!! I just wish you could come and do it for me lol ...

[planetevie]

i've watched loads of these videos, and yours is the most concise and instructive. it has given me confidence to do this myself now. Thank you!

[choclatthunda69]

Damn.......

[jenneroe1]

Wow!! You made it look super easy. Can't wait to get started.