3. Cut the wood for the headboard and legs
Now, go to your favorite home building store for the wood. If you don’t want to cut it to size at home then ask the salesperson to cut it to your measurements. At less than a dollar per cut it’s money well spent. Also have them cut 2 pieces about 30” long by 4” wide. These will be attached as legs at the end of the project.
If your headboard will be rectangular then you can proceed to covering it with foam. For curves and other shapes, trace the top pattern you’ve created onto the board and cut along this line with a jigsaw. Lightly sand around the outer edge with medium-grit sandpaper. Now you’re ready to begin the fun part!
4. Cover the wood with foam and batting
Cut the sheet of upholstery foam the size of the wood frame plus 1” and lay it over the frame. Tack it to the back of the frame, pulling it over the edges and stapling it to the back of the frame. In the alternative you can secure the foam to the wood using a spray mount adhesive.
Next, lay the batting over the foam and cut, adding 2” all the way around. Staple the batting to the back of the frame where it won’t show.