I have never thought of this before and I am kicking myself for it. Why spend several dollars on light switch covers when you can make your own for pennies.
You’ll Need:
Materials
- Switch cover plate (ideally metal as the edges are sharper and it’s easier to fold fabric over – also it comes w/ stainless screws, which look better than white).
- Wool fabric square (about 4×4 inches), like this Holland & Sherry, Wilde Ember DE12922
- Decorative hardware. Look for a design that has some type of border to conceal the edge of the leather.
- Leather square
Tools
- Crazy Glue
- Scissors with pointed ends
- Pen
- Stitch remover tool or something with a strong, thin metal edge like a fork
Instructions:
1. Trace the cover plate shape (including the openings) on the fabric’s back.
2. Cut the center opening according the lines indicated. Cut the corners to allow clean corner fold. Cut the little holes for screws.
3. Glue the fabric around the center opening.
4. Fold and glue the perimeter fabric.
Decorative Knob Instructions:
1. Trace the head of the knob on the back side of the fabric.
2. Cut out the shape and glue down.
Start by just a drop of the glue at the perimeter and press the leather against it. Use the stitch remover tool to press the very edge down to allow glue to saturate the fabric. Press until the glue is dried. Continue this way around the entire perimeter. Make sure you pull the leather evenly to get a nice tailored look.
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