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    Woven Leather Headboards

    By Stacy 8 Comments

    Last week I shared the room makeover I did for my nephew and the most asked question I got through messages and emails was if I bought the headboard or made it. It was a total DIY. To buy one is hundreds of dollars so I knew it had to be a do-it-yourself project if I was going to keep this space under budget. Two of these woven leather headboards cost about $40 make (only $20 each!). It is probably the most money I have ever saved by DIYing.

     

     

    The overall theme for the room was "baseball" and I thought that not only are these woven leather headboards super cool, but they give a subtle nod to baseball mitts. They are also super easy to make!

     

    Supplies For DIY Woven Leather Headboard

    2x2 Boards (4  8' boards)

    Wood Stain (Optional)

    2 ½" screws

    Faux Leather (2 yards per headboard) 

    Rotary Cutter

    Yardstick or Ruler

    Staple Gun + Staples

     

     

    How To Make A Woven Leather Headboard

    Step 1:

    Build the simple frame for the headboard. I built mine 39" x  44". I attached them together using 2 ½" wood screws and counter sunk them so they were less noticeable. I stained them with Early American by Minwax. One coat.

    Step 2:

    While the wood stain was drying on the frame, I started cutting the fabric. I was able to snag the fabric when it was 60% off. If you don't happen to catch it on sale, use the Joann Fabric 40% off coupon from their app. I used a large piece of hardboard as my work surface but a work table or cardboard would work too.  I decided since I had so many to cut out, it would be easier to make the strips of fabric be the same width as the carpenters square I was using. So instead of makerking each one, I simply used the ruler as a guide and straight edge for using the rotary cutter to cut the fabric.

     

     

    Each headboard had 15 across and 15 down for a total of 30 strips of faux leather.

     

    Step 3:

    I stapled the fabric strips about ½" apart.

    Step 4:

    Once I had the horizontal strips stapled in place, I stapled the vertical strips along the top. Then I was able to start weaving them.

     

     

    *Tip:

    When stapling, don't pull too hard on the fabric or it will curl and distort the fabric strips.

     

     

    To mount it on the wall, I simply screwed it into studs on the wall. I placed it so the screws would be hidden under the leather. You can see the full room makeover HERE.

     

    So what do you think? I wouldn't mind a headboard like this in my own room. I think a woven leather headboard would go with a bunch of different design styles! 

    If you don't want a headboard but like the look of woven leather, I also made a leather pillow using the same technique! Check that tutorial out too :)

     

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    1. Sarah S.

      February 04, 2020 at 8:43 am

      I love the look of these! What a neat project idea and it ties in so nicely with the baseball theme. 👏🏻

      Reply
    2. Danita

      February 04, 2020 at 10:34 am

      I was wondering where you "found" those neat headboards. I should've known you FOUND a way to create them! Way to go Stacy! These are so awesome!!!

      Reply
      • Terri

        January 03, 2022 at 8:18 am

        How did you cut the leather strips so straight?

        Reply
        • Stacy

          January 09, 2022 at 10:04 pm

          I use a rotary cutter and I used a carpenter's square as a straight edge. Similar to how did it for this leather pillow:https://www.notjustahousewife.net/woven-leather-pillow/

          Reply
    3. Stephanie Trimmer

      September 23, 2021 at 10:06 am

      I’m loving this DYI headboard. I wanted the name brand version in a king size but you’re inspiring me to test my DIY skills and save a FEW THOUSAND dollars.
      I’ve got two questions-
      How well has this faux leather held up? And do you think with a king sized head board I should increase the leather strip size to 1 inch wide?
      Any guidance appreciated!!!!

      Reply
      • Stacy

        September 30, 2021 at 8:56 am

        The faux leather I used is slicker and thinner than real leather so it moves a bit when leaned against and bunches up. If I were to do it again, I would find a faux leather that was thicker. But other than that, it is great. I think going with thicker strips for a larger bed is probably a good idea.
        Good luck!

        Reply
    4. Whitney

      November 03, 2022 at 9:39 am

      Did you use the thicker side of the carpenter square for your guide? I’m going to do this for my sons baseball room!

      Reply
      • Stacy

        November 16, 2022 at 11:32 am

        Yes I did! A good tip is that thicker material will hold up better. The thin faux leather stuff I used moved and bunched up when leaned against often. Stiffer fabric or leather will work better.

        Reply

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