Fabric Panels: How To
Gosh, you all are so sweet! Thank you for the nice comments about my new studio - if I could, I'd have everyone over for tea, lemon scones, and crafty conversation :)
My fabric panels are super simple and I wanted to share how I made them. The inspiration was what many of us face when we have fabric we love but can't bear to cut it - what to do? I used foam core, double stick tape (I like poster tape especially or ones available for scrapbookers) and wall putty to put them all together. Cut your foam core to accommodate the piece of fabric that you are using. Make sure you have about 1" to 1 1/2" of fabric to fold over to the backside.
Place the double stick along the edges of the foam core, gently pull the fabric over each corner and press down onto the tape, and then working from opposite sides, gently pull taut the fabric along the sides and press down onto the tape.
I used wall putty to put them up so I wouldn't have a bunch of little holes in the wall. It also makes it easy to move them around and take down if you want to use a panel as a background for a picture; see here.
If you don't want to wrap the fabric around (or there just isn't enough fabric to do it) then put the double stick tape along the edges on the front and press your fabric on. You might need to neaten the edges a bit.
I think it would be so cool to create a whole quilt on the wall with the panels butted up next to each other, don't you? There's actually a ton of stuff that would be fun to do using this method. If anyone gives it a try let me know, I'd love to see!
you have such user friendly tutes and I just love the stuff you make and the overall feel to your blog, thanx for sharing
Posted by: Monique | 03/04/2008 at 07:55 AM
This is a fantastic idea! I've been wanting to do some funky art over the bed, but wasn't sure what to do. I'd decided to use fabric, but then I got stuck. Thanks for some amazing inspiration! :) I'll be back to visit your blog again...
Christina, aka The Happy Slob Housecleaner
Posted by: HappySlob | 02/27/2008 at 12:49 PM
I love the way you stapled the corners. Wish I had done it this way. I also like the arrangement/collage of panels.
My fabric panels are evenly spaced and all the same size, but I am really happy with the project results.
http://areallygoodname.com/2008/02/26/fabric-panel-wall-art-weekend-project/
Posted by: Fabric Panel Attempt | 02/26/2008 at 09:24 PM
When you are showing the purse organizers, there is a black and white office mat beneath it. Is this something that you have or do you know where to get them. Love the fabric posted on foam core and the purse liners.
Thanks, Darlene
Posted by: Darlene | 02/07/2008 at 02:14 PM
^____^ This is so simple yet so brilliant! I'm looking forward to the sale at Fabricland tomorrow!
Posted by: Sara | 01/01/2008 at 10:45 PM
this is fabulous. what a great idea.
Posted by: jessica | 12/08/2007 at 02:08 AM
How do i master the corners on the fabric wallhanging
Posted by: Natina | 10/30/2007 at 03:03 AM
Those are GORGEOUS!!! Thank you for sharing the how-to!
Posted by: Steph W | 08/31/2007 at 07:12 AM
Wow! Thanks so much! My sister is getting married and is going to need some [relatively cheap] art for her new walls. She is gonna love this idea!
Posted by: Theresa | 08/15/2007 at 08:50 PM
Thank you so much. I am going to do one large print for over my dining room table, but I haven't been able to find a fabric I like. Does anyone have an online fabric store they suggest (reasonable prices, original prints). I can't find anything in a robins egg blue and chocolate brown.
Thanks!!
Posted by: GreenChick | 06/28/2007 at 12:29 PM
these are so pretty, i love your collection. i use fabric to cover bulletin boards and what not, but this is so cheery and lovely.
it is a great way for renters to add color to the room if they can't paint their walls a choice color
Posted by: melanie | 06/27/2007 at 09:58 AM
Been wanting to do this for a while. But I'm too lazy. Your fabrics are INSANLY GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Amy | 06/22/2007 at 09:22 AM
This is great! Thank you.
Posted by: GreenChick | 06/21/2007 at 01:43 PM
this is absolutely beautiful!!!
Posted by: vince | 05/24/2007 at 01:43 PM
Just saw a wall quilt in Elle Decor UK in the Trend Watch column...you set it!
Posted by: parisapapartment | 04/30/2007 at 06:52 PM
These are so neat! I love how versatile they are. It would be a great way to display vintage hankies, too. Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Cami | 04/15/2007 at 10:24 PM
The fabric panels are sew cool! I have many pieces of leftover mdf boards from when I constructed my craft room. Thank you so much for the idea of using foam core. You have just opened up another idea for my kids at the summer camp projedts.
Thenk you,
Nancy
http://sewcoolkids.net
Posted by: Nancy | 04/13/2007 at 10:44 PM
Hi, I loved those panel ideas and patterns...ive seen this done also to hang photos, any suggestion on what to use that would securely hold photos?
Posted by: selma | 03/18/2007 at 08:32 PM
mam can u email me how do one can apply fabric on curved partition as a panel made out of fabric
Posted by: Architect Nehal Bhatt | 12/30/2006 at 11:36 AM
So beautiful!
You should re-post this on Tag Sale Tales... it's just so perfect! :)
Posted by: Kathleen | 11/29/2006 at 04:31 PM
I just love your study with all the colors. Very inspirational.
Posted by: Mari Eriksson | 11/21/2006 at 01:05 PM
That's just beautiful. I have a stash of materials that is dying to be shown-off like that. Love it!
Posted by: Yoonie | 11/03/2006 at 12:37 AM
Have linked to this from my site. Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous!
Mia
Posted by: Mia | 09/18/2006 at 06:35 AM
Brilliant! I have the perfect wall for this. Thank you!
Posted by: Alicia P. | 09/13/2006 at 07:30 AM
I was thinking in make something similar sometime ago and forgot about it. But now I see how looks great. The fabrics are nice and your studio looks awsome.
Posted by: Zabrina | 09/10/2006 at 10:44 AM