Instructions

Step 1: Start by measuring and cutting your fabric straight down the middle.

Step 2: Start cutting out your sections. You'll have 2 side pieces, 1 end or foot piece, and 2 corner panels.

• Subtract 3.5 inches from the each of the side pieces and 7 inches from the foot piece
• Corner panels are 16 inches wide
• Remember to add 1/2 to 1 inch for hem allowances before you cut (I hemmed mine at 1 inch)
• Add 2-3 inches to the height of the bed so you have a place to attach to the box spring.
• EXAMPLE: my queen bed is 80x60x80 and I wanted 1 inch hem so my panels were cut out:

78.5 x 20 inches (2)

55 x 20 inches

18 x 20 inches (2)

Step 3: Add a seam to the sides and bottom of each panel. Since the top will be hidden, I didn't bother with a seam and just used the straight edge of the fabric. Fold the fabric over:; you can use a ruler to do this, or lay the fabric on a cutting mat with measurements.

Step 4; Pin the fabric in place and iron down if needed. If you use a nice, heavy home decor fabric you should be able to crease with your hands and have the pins hold in place pretty easily.

Step 5: After all your pieces are hemmed, you can attach them to your box spring. Just slide the mattress over and add your corner panels first.

• Initially, I planned to use uphostery twist pins but forgot we don't have a traditial box spring and instead have a mattress foundation so it's solid.
• Instead, we used a staple gun and it worked perfectly.

Step 6: After your corner panels are added, put the side pieces on (starting in the top by the headboard.

Step 7: Lastly, attach the foot/end panel and move your mattress back into place!