DIY Framing | How To Make Your Own Custom Fabric Mats

In this DIY framing tutorial, I will take you through step by step to create a simple fabric mat that will work with any frame (vintage or new). I’m using a raw linen in my frame but you can use any fabric you’d like. Extra points for thinking outside the traditional box! These make really nice frames in a farmhouse, rustic or contemporary decor and add a custom feel to any home. All the supplies you can find at your local craft store, antique market or online.
These art tutorials are meant to be fun, uncomplicated and intuitive. I want to show you how beautiful creative projects can be, and how to truly appreciate the tools and materials you're using and how they work beautifully together.
If you follow along this tutorial, I would love to see what you create. Share them with me and tag me on instagram using @donatadelanoart, or #donatadelanoart.
In terms of the SUPPLIES in this video, I am using ⤵
FRAME:
✲ Vintage Frame Sourced in an Antique Market in Ontario, Canada
FABRIC:
✲ Raw Linen Table Cloth
SUPPLIES:
✲ Doubled Sided Tape
✲ X-Acto Knife
✲ Ruler
✲ Backing Board or similar, the one I use is:
Found here: www.amazon.com.mx/gp/product/...
(Various sizes available)
✲ Cutting Mat
Timestamps ⤵
00:00 - Introduction
00:14 - Materials List
00:36 - The Frame
02:27 - The Fabric
03:29 - Step by Step
14:25 - The Finished Frame
Follow Along | Contact Info ⤵
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[@adliendavid]

Donata! Thank you so much for sharing your process with us

[@donatadelanoart]

Thank you so much! Hope you have a chance to give it a try!

[@MySheils]

This is so exciting and inspiring to me. I really appreciate you sharing your technique. You are such a lovely person and your work is peaceful, beautiful and dreamy 🖤🤍🤎💛🧡

[@donatadelanoart]

Hello! Thank you for this sweet comment! It makes me so happy to know that that translates through on the videos - my ultimate goal is to bring you peaceful and beautiful artwork! =) Hope you can try tutorial this someday soon!

[@vkiavian]

Beautiful! I'll try it. Thanks :)

[@donatadelanoart]

Let me know if you do! Thanks!!!

[@BetaCummins]

It looks so elegant in its simplicity. Thank you so much for sharing, più bello!

[@donatadelanoart]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad it was useful!

[@pamelaschlitz1011]

This was genius. You are my hero of the day. 😂❤❤❤

[@donatadelanoart]

Glad you liked it Pamela!

[@Sudhasnigdha]

This was very helpful, thank you

[@donatadelanoart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aliciajaramillo9278]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I looked everywhere for a linen mat after seeing yours and couldn't find any. I'll share a picture when I make one❤🙂

[@donatadelanoart]

Hi Alicia! So glad this will help you! Definitely share it, @donatadelano art on instagram and I'll reshare! =)

[@DianaStitching]

Really excellent tutorial, thanks. Just what I've been looking for. I'm a big fan of using double-sided tape with fabrics - much cleaner and less messy/sticky than other glues. I do cross-stitch and I'm always looking for different ways to frame them. I didn't feel confident enough to cut my own mats, but this technique can hide less-than-perfect cutting, so I'll give it a go 😊

[@donatadelanoart]

Thanks for your lovely comment! Yes absolutely, you don’t need to get that angled edge either. A straight cut will do!

[@user-ff7bj1xj2j]

Super cute idea! I'm working on adding/updated lots of photos and prints in my home and this will be a great idea to add something extra to my frames!

[@donatadelanoart]

Great idea!! Have fun and mix them up to create a really unique gallery wall.

[@mjremy2605]

Very nice! Just what I needed to see, much appreciated. I matched up an old metal frame to a kitchen dishcloth - nice linen one with good graphics. The matting is stained and awful. I wondered how to fix that cheaply. Now I know. Just use up some scrap cloth on the matting and make it like a new framing. The trick with cloth which never sits symmetrically, is to starch it slightly. Now, I'll give you some tips on refinishing wood which is my hobby. Strip with Jasco. Scrub with Acetone. Sand fine with 220 or 320 grit. If you want it darker, stain. If you like it same color but more golden, brush down with Boiled Linseed Oil. Let it soak up all the oil it wants for 15 mins. Then wipe dry and let it dry for 1-2 days. Then get Varathane Oil based Satin (or Gloss) Clear interior Polyurethane. Cut it 50:50 with Mineral spirits. Brush on a thin layer of Poly. Wait 10 mins, wipe/smear with paper towel removing drips and leaving a thin film only. Let dry in hot sun for an hour or less. When dry to touch repeat twice. Done. Make sure to oil and poly the entire frame not just the top. This preserves wood too and it is very durable - no water, alcohol, stains will penetrate. You can also stain with colors, and then you skip the oil part. Satin poly is easier to work with than gloss.

[@donatadelanoart]

Thank you so much for your tips!

[@saladamareceitas]

Loved it, thanks for sharing

[@donatadelanoart]

Thanks for your comment!

[@sumairjosh4437]

Excellent video, madam taught every step wonderfully, and gave all the information in the most simplest and doable way, I am going try it onbthis Friday, Thanks , good luck madam,,,

[@donatadelanoart]

Thanks Sumair! Good luck doing your own frames!

[@sumairjosh4437]

@@donatadelanoart I am honoured mam,,,

[@12juslookin]

Great work and painting. Where can I find the full tutorial on oil painting on your site?

[@antoniomarine1567]

Very cool! What is the name of the tape you used to hinge the art?

[@donatadelanoart]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. I use washi tape to adhere the art to the backing board. It's generally very gentle and doesn't rip paper.

[@alyssabricker4270]

🤍🤍🤍

[@donatadelanoart]

Thanks Alyssa!