tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post8833201597832298510..comments2023-11-27T00:43:32.708-05:00Comments on orange sugar: DIY Diamond Tufted Headboard with Nailhead Trimorange sugarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02861196943377062697noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-7367768313922810882015-01-08T19:56:19.574-05:002015-01-08T19:56:19.574-05:00It's a thicker faux suede fabric, the color is...It's a thicker faux suede fabric, the color is called pool. Not sure of the manufacturer but considering I bought it in 2011 I doubt it's still being sold. orange sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861196943377062697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-83141469039507375052015-01-05T15:04:04.365-05:002015-01-05T15:04:04.365-05:00What is the name of the fabric you used? What is the name of the fabric you used? REBEKAHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111685431328266203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-8390251527586771552014-10-17T21:47:35.441-04:002014-10-17T21:47:35.441-04:00The diamonds are longer than they are wide. So bet...The diamonds are longer than they are wide. So between buttons it's about 7 3/4" but the actual diamond is about 14" high. You can also make them square but that requires more buttons and more fabric. <br /><br />Setting individual nailheads is not an easy task and to be honest my boyfriend is way better at it so I had him do it. You can buy <a href="http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?cat148.htm" rel="nofollow">nailhead trim</a> where the nails are all connected and you only put in a nail every few spaces but personally I don't like the way that looks. Also I have seen instances where the separate nails and the trim are different colors and it looks even worse. You might find something like <a href="http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/quick-nailer.html" rel="nofollow">this</a> helpful, it helps with spacing but not getting them to go in a straight line. Good luck and I'd love to see how it turns out. orange sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861196943377062697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-2497266542668224612014-10-13T18:56:16.109-04:002014-10-13T18:56:16.109-04:00Great job on this project! After looking at hundre...Great job on this project! After looking at hundreds of different diy headboards I keep coming back to this one. I'm drawn to the diamond pattern you used. Do you remember the height and width of your diamonds? I saw that you said each button was spaced 7.75 inches apart. Does that mean the diamonds are 15.5 x 15.5 inches?<br />For my bed frame I upholstered each board separately, as you did. I just used one layer of hi loft batting, then muslin and fabric. I'm worried I'll run into trouble when it comes time to put in the upholstery tacks. How did you go about applying them to the bed frame? Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196847717816331033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-55596588218982582022014-06-12T06:27:27.653-04:002014-06-12T06:27:27.653-04:00Sorry for the late response, I missed this comment...Sorry for the late response, I missed this comment. It's easier to work with thinner fabric, but you also want something that will be durable. So perhaps something in the middle?orange sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861196943377062697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-14273413244877653982013-10-15T13:29:38.915-04:002013-10-15T13:29:38.915-04:00Hi there! I was hoping you could give me some advi...Hi there! I was hoping you could give me some advice. I'm planning to make a tufted velvet headboard, but velvet comes in so many different thicknesses. Do you think it's easier to go on the thicker side, or the thinner? I'm just concerned about how easy it will be to make the folds with a super-thick fabric.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-82858455073848393842013-04-20T14:58:49.582-04:002013-04-20T14:58:49.582-04:00Hi Tamara thanks so much for the compliment. I don...Hi Tamara thanks so much for the compliment. I don't see a way to email you so I'm replying here. You should definitely check out the tutorials I posted because they were very helpful to me. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/orangesugar/7032915053/in/photostream" rel="nofollow">Here</a> is another headboard i made if you want to check it out. <br /><br />1. For my headboard I think I used about 3 yards. <br /><br />2. My nailheads are individually set, some people use nailhead trim but I don't have any experience with that so I can't comment as to how that works. Yes the nailheads were the last step. The border is a separate piece of fabric from the middle part. I stapled really close to the edge of the phone. Because the nailheads are sort of like tacks the edges cover the stapled seam but the tack part isn't hindered by the staples if that makes sense. <br /><br />3. You can hang the headboard to the wall with a <a href="http://stagingandredesign.com/2012/diy-headboards-french-cleat/" rel="nofollow">french cleat</a>. Or you can make legs out of 2x4's and screw it into the bedframe. <br /><br />I would love to see your finished product. orange sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861196943377062697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-3137476867119576262013-04-20T13:46:07.514-04:002013-04-20T13:46:07.514-04:00I think your version is better than any I have see...I think your version is better than any I have seen in expensive catalogs! I HAVE to try to copy you. I have been studying your plans for a while now and am ready to purchase supplies, but I have some questions I hope you don't mind answering:<br />1) How much fabric did you use? <br />2) How did you upholster the edges of the headboard vs the trim? I assume the nail heads were last? I know you sort of already answered this above, but I was wondering if you stapled the fabric down then nailed and if that caused trouble with the nail heads? I just can't seem to imagine this step for some reason. <br />3) How did you attach the headboard to the frame?<br /><br />THANK YOU a MILLION times for making this and sharing it! <br /><br />TamaraTamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891974816429271634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-13192825944961201052013-04-14T20:10:42.498-04:002013-04-14T20:10:42.498-04:00Love your blog great projects. Thanks so much for ...Love your blog great projects. Thanks so much for visiting my blog and to answer ur question the filling cabinets are 28 inches high. your newest follower can't wait to see what you post next.<br /><br />Desiree @ YourCraftyFriendAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06693300275736972349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-34508298643944632552013-04-01T23:25:18.601-04:002013-04-01T23:25:18.601-04:00Hi there,
I just wanted to let you know that I fea...Hi there,<br />I just wanted to let you know that I featured your headboard in a blog post of my favorite DIY headboards at this link: http://www.lilikoijoy.com/2013/04/15-favorite-diy-upholstered-headboards.html<br />Thank you for inspiring me! SharonLJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170932928247692973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-47062034647499742302012-12-30T13:21:32.509-05:002012-12-30T13:21:32.509-05:00Can you kindly post pictures of doing the border p...Can you kindly post pictures of doing the border pieces and the nail head trim for better understanding? I am trying to make a similar one but I am getting lost in understanding how to do the edges that are non tufted. <br /><br />thanks!Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692898353910930232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-44147117120689767542012-09-05T21:15:19.941-04:002012-09-05T21:15:19.941-04:00Yes it is a separate piece. I did the tufted part,...Yes it is a separate piece. I did the tufted part, then cut off the excess fabric, cut three strips for the edge and I mitred the corners with my sewing machine. Most likely you could achieve the same effect with folding the fabric.orange sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861196943377062697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-83351482807159632692012-09-05T08:44:24.389-04:002012-09-05T08:44:24.389-04:00Is the border fabric a separate piece of fabric fr...Is the border fabric a separate piece of fabric from the tufted section? Making a similar headboard (tufted center with nailhead trim) but with a slightly different shape from yours at the top. I have studied this for some time and this was my last real question...then it's time to get in their and just do it! Thanks!JennyBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647734430061941577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-89249898266578078832012-07-17T13:52:48.828-04:002012-07-17T13:52:48.828-04:00Great job! Hope you found the tutorials helpful.Great job! Hope you found the tutorials helpful.carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629413971530015377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509617754722781437.post-14899755303474606622012-01-10T15:35:04.765-05:002012-01-10T15:35:04.765-05:00Your headboard is beautiful! You did a fantastic ...Your headboard is beautiful! You did a fantastic job on it. Thanks for the linky love! :)Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decoratinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874839079854084237noreply@blogger.com