Can a dresser be covered with fabric?

Question

I want to cover dresser with bright print fabric. Can this be done? Thanks.

Cam · Answer

@Marjutbordeaux yes, and if you use starch you can just pull it off later to change it. I used a sheet as wall paper once. Liquid fabric starch in a bucket, and push pins to hold it if it is heavy. When done, pull off and wash the starch out in the washing machine

Chris aka monkey · Answer

@Marjutbordeaux yes like @Cam said liquid starch or modge podge will work easily xx

Mama Faye · Answer

You mind is your canvas. Go for it.

Tina Kilgore Anchondo · Answer

How would you clean the dust off ?

T Vaughn · Answer

I did once, when I surprised my oldest daughter when she was about 11 yrs old, with her own room. I got one of those cheap put it together yourself small three drawer chest, and upholstered it with a thin batting and lavender material.
I wish I had a picture of it , but sadly it was before hometalk, pinterest or us having cell phones. lol It turned out really cute though.

Liliana Wells · Answer

I am sure if you type 'dresser covered in fabric' in the search box above, you will get lots of ideas how other HomeTalkers have done it. Good luck.

Nan H · Answer

I was wondering if I could use material to cover a wooden wine crate, but the material I have in mind feels like silk. I bought a lavender floor length skirt which is actually the bottom piece to a bridesmaids outfit. It came from David's Bridal and I got it at Goodwill for $4.99 but the top piece didn't come with it.

Debra · Answer

I just did a dresser and used fabric with Modge Podge. It turned out great! I just did the drawers.

Linda Cummings · Answer

Yes, I used Modge Podge. It was not difficult.

Sarah Taylor · Answer

I have done the fabric with liquid starch many times. An easy way to do it is to cut squares with pinking shears like a quilt and just paste them on, even over-lapping. If you wanted it permanent you could modge podge and then seal with shellac or clear gesso.

Linda J · Answer

Yep. All kinds of ideas on Pinterest. Check them out!

Jessica · Answer

I used
 thinned down Elmer's glue and a couple coats of water based poly after it dried so it could be easily cleaned.  I also cut the fabric a little larger than needed and waited until it dried to trim off the excess.  I have done this many times with excellent results.  If you have a heavy fabric, it helps to wet it first.  Good luck!

Jill Feigelman · Answer

Check out this idea from @11 Magnolia Lane: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/dressers/diy-fabric-covered-dresser-3727668

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