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Fabric Covered Plastic Drawers with Mod Podge

Learn how to beautify an old set of plastic drawers using mod podge and fabric. It's a perfect application for using up some of your most treasured fabric leftovers and put them to good use.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Home Decor Projects
Yield: 1
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Sponge brush
  • Scissors
  • pencil

Materials

Instructions

  • Lay the fabric in a pattern you like for the drawers
  • Work on cutting out sections for the handles next by placing the fabric on the inside and tracing around the area with a pencil.
  • Cut out the pattern for the handle.
  • Spread some mod podge directly on the plastic and place the fabric into the handle nook.
  • Next place the left side fabric piece over the area you want and trace the edges with a pencil or tailor's chalk, and cut out.
  • This time spread the mod podge on the back of the fabric, then pressed it into place on the drawer. Continue with the same technique on the right side.
  • For the middle section you need to cut around the handle so place the fabric on top of the area covering the handle and use a pencil to rub the handle area so that you can cut it out.
  • Place more mod podge on the middle cut out and smooth into place.
  • Follow the same process for all three drawers.
  • Trim off any excess threads and allow the chest to dry for several hours.

Notes

You could add an additional coat of mod podge over the entire fabric areas of the chest for added protection.
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