This weekend we braved the absurdly long line at the closing sale of Whizbang Fabrics in the Mission (sob—they will be missed!). Came home with a lot of fabric bits we didn’t need but couldn’t resist, so imagine our joy at finding this excellent project on Tiny Décor. Click through for details…
Covered switchplates, of course, have been around a while, but this method is perfect for using up your fabric scraps, and it doesn’t require folding any fabric around the back of the switchplate (ergo: it’s perfectly safe).
The process described on Tiny Décor is so simple and intuitive—and their instructions so well laid out—that you could probably knock out a few of these in a rainy afternoon. We're not suggesting that you attack every switchplate in the house, but in more casual spaces, like kitchens or kids' rooms, why not? A little paste, a little Mod Podge (oh, the glory of Mod Podge), and voila!
More photos and a helpful tutorial here.
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Comments (8)
I think this is a great idea!! I'd definitely consider this for my place.
is there a safety benefit to mod podging it? i'd like to leave the fabric as is....
The benefits to mod podging it are that it protects the fabric and helps it adhere to the light switch better. I mod podged a piece of decorative paper to a light switch on my kitchen backsplash and it definitely makes it easier to clean when water, food splats, etc., get on it. Obviously this is less of an issue if you're putting it in a room that doesn't have as much traffic (although you may notice it gets dirty over time from all the fingers touching it!).
Would this work with a simple plastic switch plate?
There are clear switchplate covers designed so you can cut a piece of your wallpaper and slip it in there. Can't think of a reason you couldn't use fabric in there, and you wouldn't need to ModPodge it. They're called "Paper-It" covers (some are on eBay, I see).
Great idea, but it looks a little baggy at the edges. Is there a good way to get tighter lines?
YES! weekend project.
I'm curious about the dirt factor. Dirty fingers won't leave prints on fabric?