Need help creating a design wall
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Location: Wisconsin
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I would like to create a fabric design wall but need some help/ideas. My sewing area is in my basement and I also rent the duplex I live in so affixing something to concrete walls would not be good. I know that I can get the 4 x 8 sheets of the foam insulation at Home Depot, etc. and then cover them with fabric. My question is if I want to use two of the 4 x 8 sheets side by side what should I use to attach them together? Would covering them with flannel be the best covering? Also if I do attach them and then cover them do you think just leaning them up against the wall would be okay?
Thanks for the help and ideas I appreciate it!!
Mindy-WI :)
Thanks for the help and ideas I appreciate it!!
Mindy-WI :)
#3
i used felt to cover mine and you could probably just lean them but i would buy as thick as i could afford if leaning them as they will sag in the middle if not supported the duck tape sounds like a good idea
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Here's what I did, and it works perfectly:
Buy a Warm & Natural queen sized batting. Sew a pocket about 2 inches in the top and bottom ends. Put a curtain rod or shower curtain rod in the top pocket and hang however or where ever you want . I put a length of baseboard in the bottom pocket of mine to hold the middle slightly taut. It works great!!
Buy a Warm & Natural queen sized batting. Sew a pocket about 2 inches in the top and bottom ends. Put a curtain rod or shower curtain rod in the top pocket and hang however or where ever you want . I put a length of baseboard in the bottom pocket of mine to hold the middle slightly taut. It works great!!
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Originally Posted by davidwent
ahhhh finally a chance to be male helps on this board! LOL It's actually called DUCT tape, and it would be perfect
David
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#9
As suggested, purchase the thickest insulation board and it should last you a long time.
I like using the wide Warm and Natural Batting, the fabric really sticks well to it :D:D:D
I like using the wide Warm and Natural Batting, the fabric really sticks well to it :D:D:D
#10
did you see the post about using Christmas Wreath over the door hangers & curtain rod? Maybe you need yours wider than a regular door.
http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com you have to scroll down Jan. 18th maybe)
http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com you have to scroll down Jan. 18th maybe)
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