DIY: VINTAGE-STYLE VELVET BENCH

By SAM RAIMONDI

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GETTING STARTED

Creating custom furniture doesn’t have to be complicated! This easy DIY vintage-style velvet bench will add a touch of chic to any living space. Grab your Arrow E21 cordless electric staple gun and GT30Li cordless glue gun and let’s get to work!

YOU WILL NEED

E21

Cordless Electric 
Staple Gun

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GT30LI

Cordless Glue Gun

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Other Tools
  Miter saw
 Table saw or circular saw
 Drill
 Pocket hole jig
 Scissors
 Wood clamps (we recommend Pony Jorgensen)
 Utility knife
 Safety goggles
 Pencil
 Tape measure
 Speed square
Materials
 Arrow JT21 ⅜" staples
 Arrow glue sticks
 (1) 2" x 2" x 8' wood piece
 (4) 1" x 2" x 6' wood pieces
 (1) half sheet of ¾" plywood
 Wood glue
 Wood screws
 1 ¼" pocket hole screws
 Sandpaper
 Rags
 Wood stain
 Polyurethane
 3" upholstery foam
 Spray adhesive
 Batting
 Velvet fabric of your choice
 Button-making kit
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PROJECT VIDEO

START BUILDING

STEP 1
First, use the miter saw to cut your 2″ x 2″ x 8′ wood into four 16″ legs. If you’d like, use a table saw or taper jig to taper the ends of the legs. Then cut the 1″ x 2″ x 6′ wood pieces to create the bench frame sides and supports.
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Lengths
Legs: (4) 2″ x 2″ at 16″ length
Long frame sides: (2) 1″ x 2″ at 29″ length
Short frame sides: (2) 1″ x 2″ at 13″ length
Supports: (6) 1″ x 2″ at 12 ¼” length

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STEP 9
Once the framed pegboard is securely in place, it’s time to decorate! Additional pegboard hooks can be purchased from home improvement stores or online. This is the perfect time to put your own special touch on the project.

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STEP 2
Next, drill pocket holes into the ends of each of the frame sides and supports. The pocket holes should be on only one side of each piece, and for the legs and frame sides, aim to drill the pocket hole on a side that faces in. Start by attaching the frame sides to the legs at about a ¾” inset to create some depth at the corners. To assemble the pieces, first use wood glue and clamps to hold them in place, then secure with the 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

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STEP 3
Once the bench frame is built, you can sand, stain, and seal it (we used a polyurethane spray for this project instead of wiping or brushing it on).

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STEP 4
Using a circular saw, cut your half sheet of ¾” plywood to create the bottom of your bench cushion. Then cut and attach your 3″ foam to the board using spray adhesive.
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STEP 5
Add a layer of batting, followed by your fabric, and attach them to the plywood using your Arrow E21 cordless electric staple gun and Arrow JT21 ⅜” staples. After stapling down the batting, trim any excess so it will be covered when you wrap the bench with your fabric. Once you’ve secured the fabric with staples, trim any excess fabric as well. Pro tip: steam (do not iron!) your velvet fabric to get the wrinkles out.
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﻿FINISHED PRODUCT﻿

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sam Raimondi
Sam Raimondi from DIY Huntress is a full-time psychologist and side-hustling content creator who shares woodworking plans and home improvement ideas on a budget!

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