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Do not place newspapers or magazines on leather furniture.

Keep leather furniture out of direct sunlight and at least two feet from heat sources to avoid fading and cracking.

Leather is very durable however, it is not accident or damage proof.

Do not use or place sharp objects on leather goods.

Clean weekly using a damp sponge or soft, lint-free cloth.

Dust often and use a vacuum cleaner crevice tool to clean seams.

Such “imperfections” are your assurance that you have a true leather hide.Īlso keep in mind, grain patterns and coloring of leather will vary from hide to hide and also within the same hide, making leather all the more interesting and unique. By no means should they be considered a defect nor will they affect the durability or construction of your piece.

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Their origin might be anything from healed scars and barbed wire scratches, to skin “stretch marks” and insect bites. All leather or “genuine” leather has natural markings, including variations of shade and tone, as well as nicks, scratches and wrinkles-characteristics that distinguish it from manmade materials.Įxpect that some marks will appear on the surface of your leather. Leather isn’t perfect and that’s the beauty of it. Wool - Blot spills up immediately with a clean white cloth or plain paper towel. X - Do not clean with either water or solvent-based cleaner. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. WS - Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent or a mild dry cleaning solvent. W - Clean only with water-based shampoo or foam upholstery cleaner. SW - Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent or a mild dry cleaning solvent. S - Clean only with a dry cleaning solvent. Blot again with a solution of one teaspoon mild detergent with one teaspoon of white vinegar in a quart of warm water. Photography by Catherine Gratwicke.N FBR - (Natural Fiber Rugs) Immediately blot spills to remove excess liquid with a clean white cloth or plain paper towel. Taken from Home Sewn by Cassandra Ellis (£19.99, Kyle Books). Attach your headboard to the wall by screwing two D-rings to the back of the plywood and hanging them from screws or hooks in your wall. Once the entire headboard is covered, trim any excess fabric.ħ. When you reach the corners, fold the fabric neatly, as if you were wrapping a present. Then do the bottom edge in the same way, followed by the two sides. Starting at the top centre, working outwards and pulling tightly as you go, staple the fabric to the back of the wood. If your fabric has a pattern or obvious stripe, take care where you position the headboard, as a slightly off-piste stripe can be uncomfortable to look at.Ħ. Place the headboard on top with the plywood back facing you. Make sure that it is flat and wrinkle-free. Press your fabric and then place it on the table or floor, right side down. Staple the wadding to the back of the plywood, pulling it taut as you go – this is important.ĥ. Spread the wadding out on the table or floor and centre the headboard on top, foam side down.

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Stick the foam to the plywood using spray adhesive (remember to open windows and preferably wear a mask) and let this dry.Ĥ. Repeat this process with the wadding but add 10-15cm on all four sides so that you can wrap it over the edge of the plywood when you secure it.ģ. Trace the outline of the board onto the foam, then cut the foam with a utility knife.Ģ. Lay the upholstery foam on a table or clean floor, and then place the plywood on top.

D-rings, to mount your headboard to the wallġ.

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Enough fabric to wrap around your headboard, plus an extra 20cm in width and height.Upholstery wadding/batting, 10-15cm larger than your plywood all round (upholstery foam and wadding are easily available from eBay).4cm thick upholstery foam to cover one side of the plywood.These cutting guides are based on UK bed sizes, so if you have a European or US bed, check the bed size and add 2-3cm for the correct cutting size: You can choose any height for the headboard but you'll need to have it cut to a specific width to match the bed. DIY stores with wood-cutting machines can do this for you. Designer Cassandra Ellis creates a beautiful fabric-covered padded headboard.

Wraparound headboard