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Finishing Touches: Footstool Cover, Lampshades, Table Runner, Bookcase Backing The Girls finish the office makeover with a few final fabrications. From "Material Girls" episode DMTG-113

Kelly, April and Cat add the finishing touches to the room: the footstool gets a faux-leopard cover; lampshades are covered with whimsical animal prints; a runner is added to a side table; and for a final touch, fabric backing is added to the bookcases.

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Footstool Cover

Footstool Cover

Materials:

measuring tape
fabric
scissors
staple gun/staples
trim
buttons
fabric glue

1. First measure the size of the footstool, adding a few extra inches to the measurement.

2. Cut the fabric to the appropriate size.

3. Cover the footstool with the fabric and staple in place on the underneath side. Start stapling in the middle, alternating sides. Continue stapling all the way around; leave a few inches staple-free at the corners.

4. Miter the edges by folding the corner of the fabric into a point; staple in place. Make sure all the fabric is smooth.

5. Add a row of trim using fabric glue around the edge of the ottoman to give it a cleaner look. Finally, add buttons on each corner.

Lampshade Cover

Lampshade Cover

Materials:

lampshade
fabric
scissors
fabric spray adhesive

1. Measure the circumference and depth of the lampshade, adding a couple of inches for overlapping and trimming. Transfer the measurements to the fabric and cut out the pieces.

2. Make sure the fabric piece properly cover the lampshade before gluing it down.

3. Spray fabric adhesive over the entire item to be covered. Wrap the fabric around the item, making sure to smooth out wrinkles. Turn the excess fabric over and trim, then spray again and press in place.

Table Runner

Materials:

primary cloth of desired pattern/color and size
backing fabric of the desired color and size
pins
sewing machine
thread and scissors

1. Lay primary cloth out over the desired space, allowing for one extra inch on each side of the primary cloth; trim cloth to desired dimension.

2. Determine desired width of the table runner's border and trim the backing cloth to size, allowing enough excess to finish the sides with a standard hem.

3. After hemming the backing fabric's sides, lay the primary cloth on top of the backing cloth. Fold the primary cloth 1" under on all four sides and pin in place on the backing fabric.

4. Run the pieces under the sewing machine using thread of a complementary shade.

Bookcase Backing

Fabric Bookcase Backing

Materials:

foam core
utility knife
ruler
fabric
staple gun/staples
thread
upholstery needle

1. With a utility knife and a straightedge, cut the foam core to the desired size for the bookcase backing. You may have to make several boards to cover the back, depending on the size of your bookcase.

2. Measure the batting to cover the foam core. Staple the batting to the foam core, starting from the center out. Fold and staple the edges for a smoother look. Continue this process around the foam core.

3. Measure and cut the fabric to fit the board. Make sure to leave enough space to staple the fabric securely to the back of the board. Pull the fabric tight and staple to the center back of the board. Repeat on each side, folding the corners for a neat finish.

4. Repeat this process on each board. Finally staple the boards to the back of bookcase so that the fabric is visible from the front.

RESOURCES :

Waverly fabric (footstool cover, lampshade cover)
Product #660090 (Rondeau, Natural)
Website: www.waverly.com

Waverly fabric (table runner, bookcase backing)
Product #668792 (Spotswood Stripe, Mist)
Website: www.waverly.com