Comments on: DIY Simple Tufted Headboard

By: CentsationalGirl

CentsationalGirl — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:48:58 +0000

Hi Amy, you simply trim away the excess, probably should have said that!
Kate

By: amy o

amy o — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:04:00 +0000

Help! I’m so confused. What happens to the excess fabric after you sew it on the button? it just says sew it on the button, then sew it on the board. What’s the step between? I’m new to this stuff. Thanks in advance!

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:55:01 +0000

okay, this is a diy project that I really want and need to do. And I think I can actually do it too! yippee. I love that you lowered your headboard and re-posted a photo. I had the same thought about it needing to be lower. So great. Thanks for the DIY project help!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:54:43 +0000

Thanks for the quick response! My problem now is that I can’t feed the needle back through into the little wood hole… should I make the wood hole much bigger to make it easier? I’m so close! haha

By: CentsationalGirl

CentsationalGirl — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:50:54 +0000

Hi Beth, I forget the brand but they have a blue package and they’re the button cover kids sold at Joanns.
Kate

By: CentsationalGirl

CentsationalGirl — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:47:31 +0000

Hi Melissa, all I can say is go slow and take your time, and when you push the needle up through the fabric push it straight so it doesn’t come up at an angle. If you’ve measured and drilled the button holes precisely you can’t go wrong.
Kate

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:30:50 +0000

I’m in the final stages of making this, following your instructions pretty much to a T (but a different shape. My problem: I bought the longest needle I could find & I still can’t figure out how to push it through to the other side???

Also, how did you ensure you spaced them correctly once you started sewing? I have the holes perfectly measured and drilled on my wood, but I’m worried that they will not be as precise after i haphazardly push a needle through 2 inches of foam (somehow)

Help! I’m trying to finish this by my party on Friday!

By: Beth Whitaker

Beth Whitaker — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:27:02 +0000

What was the brand name of the plastic button covers you used? Tried to find it on the Joann’s website but nothing came up. Love the result!

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:00:48 +0000

Thanks for the great tutorial. This is the first time I’ve seen one where it was mentioned about the different covered button kits for heavy fabric. And I LOVE the look of the 2-inch padding. Again, first time reading that and it makes it look so much more professional. I’m bookmarking this. :)

By: Moriah

Moriah — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:44:31 +0000

Thanks! I realized after I woke up this morning “Well, duh! stretch it across the headboard!”

I’m going to (attempt) making this once I finally decide on fabric and design.

Love your blog!