Phillip Castleton
Can’t go past vintage fabrics? Use scraps to create elegant borders for your DIY fabric picture frames — no sewing required, just a few basic materials and five simple steps.
Supplies for your fabric frame
- Fabric scraps
- Fabric scissors
- Double-sided tape or spray adhesive
- Picture frames with mounting board
- Art or photo prints
How to make DIY fabric picture frames from scraps
Step. 1
Iron out any creases in the fabric if needed. Attach the mounting board to the back of your fabric using double-sided tape or adhesive. Trim fabric.
Step. 2
Cut from the centre of the fabric to each inner corner of the mounting board.
Step. 3
Fold the fabric into a quarter-triangle shape on the back of the mounting board, then cut off the excess fabric. Cut off the corner of the fabric on the outer edge of the mounting board. This allows for easy folding of the outer fabric.
Step. 4
Fold the fabric over the outer edge of the mounting board and cut off the excess fabric.
Step. 5
Put the mounting board back into the frame and add your preferred print. Secure and hang.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — fabric scraps work beautifully as a mat or border inside a standard picture frame.
Using fabric scraps and an inexpensive frame makes this one of the most budget-friendly home décor DIYs around.
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