How to Decoupage your Furniture with Fabric with Tanglewood Sue

Decoupage is already an amazing way to transform your dated furniture but once you see how easy it is to do with fabric you may throw out all those napkins :)
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00:40 How I came Up with this Idea
01:42 Choosing the best furniture piece for Decoupage
03:51 Choosing Fabric for Decoupage
05:16 Arranging Your Fabric Pattern on Your Furniture
11:52 Applying Adhesive for the Fabric
14:20 Applying the Fabric Decoupage
21:58 Applying the Mod Podge to the Fabric
25:37 Removing the excess Fabric
30:44 Now for the Paint Blend
31:54 How to add the Hardware through the Fabric
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[@lucieroy740]

Hello from Quebec, Canada! I just found your video tonight. I was hoping to find someone that could explain, step by step, how to put fabric on a dresser and you are the winner for sure! I am sanding a dresser right now, and wish to do something similar to yours using fabric that I really love. Thank you so much for this fabulous tutorial.

[@TanglewoodSue]

Oh I’m so glad you found me! Have fun and post the final for me so I can see. I have a Fb maximalist group :)

[@lucieroy740]

@@TanglewoodSue Hello TanglewoodSue, I can't find your maximalist group. Can you give me a link to it please, I finished my dresser...thank you for responding to me.

[@Kellycreator]

It looks amazing! Thanks for sharing your infectious energy, I’m going to try this out. 😊

[@TanglewoodSue]

You are so welcome!

[@flowersafeheart]

"I learn everything the hard way for you guys." These videos are so valuable. Thank you!

[@TanglewoodSue]

I’m so glad to hear that :)

[@CarolPaterson-j8u]

Thank you for giving me the confidence to give this a try 👍🏻

[@vickieharrison2678]

I've watched so many videos of decoupage and done several pieces myself throughout the last couple of years...but this...this is impressive and gorgeous. Love,love,love this and this will be my next project. You go girl!!!!!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank you so much! I love this method for all the designs I don’t have the patience to hand paint 😂

[@jackier2870]

Ive been doing this for years....i just use pva glue. First piece i did 40 years ago, still in mint condition. Absolutely love your work 😍

[@TanglewoodSue]

Great idea. So glad it worked for you too! Isn’t it fun???

[@MC-yi3zp]

@jackier2870 did you use ordinary pva?

[@lzrd8460]

When I’m working on a large decoupage piece like this one, I usually take a photo of it as I find looking at a photo I can see anything that’s not right much easier. My old high school art teacher’s tip.

[@TanglewoodSue]

Yes! Absolutely. I do that too when my perception is messing with reality. Or vice versa 😜

[@nicoleandaubree889]

Your an awesome teacher!! Your probably the best teacher I have seen yet! So down to earth, funny and informative!!!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Where are you located. I’d love for you to come in person to one of my masterclasses!

[@creativegirl9710]

That fabric is crazy cool looking! Turned out so good. And the hardware worked good. I. loved your workspace and how colorful it is. I'm doing the same thing in my Artroom. The more color, crazy bright colors the better.

[@TanglewoodSue]

That sounds fantastic. It changed everything when I reinvented my actual workspace.

[@GinaWare]

This is my first video and I love it!!! I think I'll binge watch your channel now. Thanks for the idea!!

[@TanglewoodSue]

My pleasure!!

[@moblndee36]

This turned out beautifully! And, I love your teaching style. Thank you!!

[@TanglewoodSue]

You are so welcome!

[@cliffhorman6846]

Just started with fabric decoupage and am loving it! Thank you.

[@TanglewoodSue]

You are so welcome!

[@vickimontemayor3262]

New to your channel. I’m 74 and did lots of decoupaging and antiquing in 60s and 70s with my mom, as well as upholstering sofas and chairs. I’m starting up again after working long hours and on-call as a healthcare worker. I loved you correctly called it MOD PODGE. There’s no G in mod Every time I hear someone call it that in KZbin I speak back to my phone correcting them. Lol I know they can’t hear me but it does bug me. I love your videos and am sharing with my old lady friends. Never too late to learn something new.😃 Thanks for inspiration.💕

[@TanglewoodSue]

Oh my pleasure!!! Welcome 🤗

[@monkeyorchid4081]

I did that this morning....my builders broke a huge wood chandelier that was hanging in the garage when we purchased the house. I said to them when they were taking it down please dont break it because I have an idea for it. Of course they broke 3 of the arms on one side. So I ordered some mitre glue (just like the old super glue) and fixed it and then I spray painted it 4 times with white paint (it was an ugly gold. This morning I thought I am going to add some colour with acrylic paints i have...totally cocked it up with the acrylic paints and had to respray it with white...so back to the drawing board because i want to add in some decoupage and now I just dont know! Just to say that I love the piece its beautiful....love the blue my favourite colour and it looks amazing like a beautiful semi precious stone!

[@michelecarroll8168]

Omg! I thought you were Linda Ronstat when I clicked on your diy video! I’m sure you’ve been told this mini mini times. Love love love the dresser!

[@TanglewoodSue]

I have and I take it as a compliment every time!!

[@suedaloisio9463]

as a teen in the 60s I covered a little cardboard chest with fabric. I loved it. I used the chest to store my craft supplies. I used it for many many years afterward. I wish I'd had this fabric then psychedelic!

[@nancynoel384]

I love your approach both to painting furniture and to teaching. Thanks for this fun and informative video.

[@TanglewoodSue]

Oh I’m so glad. Ya know I made this for a private class 4 years ago and decided to edit it for YT. I was amazed how much I still stand by everything I said. And I was just as goofy. 🤪. I’m glad you liked it :)

[@judithpleiman2531]

This was awesome! You're a natural teacher as well.

[@TanglewoodSue]

Wow, thank you!

[@TheGiveittomeall]

I did this about 15 years ago and it was nice but this is stunning

[@michelecousins3320]

This will be my new medium. Fabric makes so much sense compared to paper. Thank you!

[@TanglewoodSue]

I’m hosting a Masterclass in Baltimore in decoupaging with fabric in October. You nearby??

[@colleendeborah3596]

I love this piece, It inspired me to ask the design artist if she could rotate this design in the other direction so you might not have to use 2 yards and get by with 1. Thanks for letting all of us furniture artists know about Spoonflower fabric. They have so many amazing fabrics for decoupage. I haven't heard back from this artist yet but several of the other artists on Spoonflower have already rotated a few patterns for me. Sue you are amazing!!! at inspiring the rest of us to remove all boundaries when it comes to art!!

[@TanglewoodSue]

What an inspired ask! I love that they are working with you on that. Fabulous!

[@musikkfamilien]

I never come across your channel before. But you are great fun to watch and take your time showing, educating and acting on your work. Terrific!🎉❤️👏 Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

[@TanglewoodSue]

Welcome to the party!!

[@musikkfamilien]

The piece is stunning. I love turquoise in interior

[@TanglewoodSue]

Last night I ran into the gal who bout this from me many years ago. Says it’s holding great!

[@healingforall8967]

Girl you did this!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TanglewoodSue]

You are so welcome

[@Robvr-o4w]

Also, this is just so beautiful! You are an amazing artist...thank you for sharing your talents with all of us!!!

[@TanglewoodSue]

It’s my absolute pleasure. Thank you for watching :)

[@DebisDesignDiary]

Looks like it belongs in the Sundance catalog, so good!

[@TanglewoodSue]

That’s so sweet Debi. Thank you. I used to love that catalog even if I couldn’t afford a darn thing 🤣 Same with Anthropology. That’s why we make it ourselves right??

[@leentjiepayne2180]

Ah, love this one and your beautiful spirit..! Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Carey805]

This is STUNNING!! I can't wait to do my piece.

[@malgozata1875]

Hi Sue, this is the third fabric decoupage video I have watched and I have to tell you, YOURS was the BEST!!!!!! I super appreciate all that you have done to show us how NOT to be afraid, how to do it right and how it beautifully works together. AWESOME!!!! Thank you very, very much. Eve

[@TanglewoodSue]

Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@MadamCharChar]

Parents rented an off base apartment in Germany. She decoupaged fabric on the walls like wallpaper and they just tore it down when they moved. The wives shared fabric or left it behind for new wives when they went back to the states.

[@TanglewoodSue]

I love this so much!!!

[@vanessayuen-roberts4160]

Was wondering about this 🤔. How were the walls treated and what glue did they use....and what did they use to protect the fabric once in situ?

[@jenniferrathjensdlrt3661]

BEAUTIFUL WORK! :)

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank you very much!

[@helenascheele5922]

Oh, I absolutely love it,! You let your fantasy fly! So beautiful! And you explain it the economics of it, good for us, who don’t have too much money! I will surely subscribe and watch your previous videos! Thank you!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank you so much!

[@fominaya24]

Once you fill the other hardware hole, what do you use to cover it? Just curious how it would work into the colors and not stick out. Amazing work ❤

[@jazzmoos5382]

Beauuutiful!! I love the fabric so much! And the paint job - fantastic! I appreciate that you pay attention to all the little details throughout the project. It’s those details that make for a quality piece in the end. Doesn’t spoonflower have such great options?! I’ve shopped on their website in the past. It’s incredible the designs you can find. I’m not usually a fan of long, wordy, KZbin videos, but this is definitely an exception. Loads of valuable tips.. you think of everything. I started a piece of furniture today - decoupaging fabric to it and had a little trouble with bubbles. One video showed them using sandpaper after the first coat. I’m a bit hesitant to do that after only one coat. I think I’ll just add more coats before the final poly… Thank you so much for the lesson! Now on to see what else you’ve got. I’m thinking I might have to subscribe. ✌️😊

[@TanglewoodSue]

Wow. What a lovely comment. I’m so glad we are connected. If you are using fabric and have bubbles try to heat it a little bit and use a creditcard to push them out. If you can’t ouch them out push them in to flatten them. I would not sand as that may damage the fabric. Hope that helps and start for watching!

[@jazzmoos5382]

@@TanglewoodSue wow took me 3 weeks to get notification of your comment. Thank you so much for your input! I never thought of heating it. I’ll keep that in mind. I did push air out with a rolling pin and also tried a card, but the mod podge seemed intent on bubbling on the surface. I did find more info online about sanding in between coats, using 400 grit, but it was SO fine that it did basically nothing. Plus, like you mentioned, I was probably afraid of scratching the fabric. Since then I’ve realized that my new bottle of mod podge was just too think. Now I water it down and spread thinner coats and the bubbling seems to be FAR more manageable. I know you can’t get to every question or comment, but I hope you know - I think your attitude and creative sense are infectious! Thank you for what you do! ✌️

[@jackiemahoney1314]

You are an inspiration and an incredible teacher! I hope to meet you someday soon as I am looking to relocate from CT to Annapolis!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Rock on! Reach out to me when you get here!

[@jackiemahoney1314]

@@TanglewoodSueawww you’re so awesome! Will do!

[@lornakenmire2096]

Thank you for this terrific video. Also for clarifying MOD PODGE not Modge Podge, it makes me shout at the screen when people get this wrong. lol

[@TanglewoodSue]

Me too but someone actually told me it WAS modge but they changed it to mod after the mod squad. I have not investigated :)

[@jacquelinemejia4307]

Just found you. Thanks for your awesome tutorial.

[@TanglewoodSue]

You are so welcome!

[@mhfarmgirl1969]

Thank you for correcting all the "modge podge" mispronouncing!!! That drives me nuts too!! Lol I love the fabric decopauge. Sooo much easier than paper! Love your fun personality also. :)

[@TanglewoodSue]

Yes it is! And thank you 💜

[@audreystevens4505]

Love it! I always wondered how people handle the individual drawer sections. Now, I know! I'm moving to an unfurnished apartment and I have to furnish it on the cheap. I'm checking out refinishing furniture videos. Thanks!👍🏾

[@TanglewoodSue]

You are so welcome!

[@rerunrescue8904]

Wow. I'm so subscribing. I'm attempting to redecorate my small living room. It's a nightmare. Walls that go straight up from the floor to the ceiling are rare in my small apt. Everything is at an angle. Anyway, my drawer is painted over in a glossy white colour (yuck). Can I still do decoupage over that or do I need to (yikes) sand the whole thing?

[@TanglewoodSue]

Not at all. Use first step prep from my website to degloss it. That will be enough. :). Sounds fun. Keep me posted!!

[@joyceburkhart6606]

So Cool! Ty, love the fabric, painting and...You! Your Fun! And So, Helpful! I'm going to try, with something, smaller!

[@TanglewoodSue]

That’s a smart plan :)

[@debbiechristian1697]

so much great info. thx for sharing. new to decoupage but am loving it.

[@mariskastoppels2670]

that was amazing to watch and I absolutely love the result 😍 this is the first video I've watched of yours and great explaining step by step and a few giggles along the way with your pleasant sense of humour. thank you. I'm keen to try it myself now 🎨🌷

[@TanglewoodSue]

Oh yay! Thank you so much for watching

[@laurademeter3092]

This is a dream! I love the fabric. Will try this

[@CandyB843]

New subscriber! Absolutely love your videos and personality!! Thank you so much for all your inspiration and tips!

[@TanglewoodSue]

It’s my pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@laurieowen8696]

Absolutely gorgeous. I love it. Ideas are flowing. Thank you

[@jrindiana2443]

Amazing, love it! I agree with you too about Spoonflower. I bought fabric from there and they have so much to choose from.

[@TanglewoodSue]

The best!

[@alwaysroma]

Love this!

[@diamondzfromtheroughDIY]

Freaking. LOVE. IT!! I have the perfect fabric to try out that isn't quite thick enough for upholstery. Can't wait to try it!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Oh yay!!!

[@junegoodwin9345]

Beautiful you’re so crafty thank you for sharing and giving us tips on what to use for our drawer knobs have a nice day

[@TanglewoodSue]

You are so welcome!

[@thekraftycreech]

i subbed to your channel a long time ago and just recently moved to the DC area... i was looking for DIY paint retailers and realized you are like 21 miles away!! i will definitely be visiting your store soon!!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Oh I sure hope so! I'm open on Saturdays and online everyday of course.

[@thekraftycreech]

@@TanglewoodSue wonderful!! Thank you!!!

[@JudiChristopher]

So BEAUTIFUL

[@JudiChristopher]

Amazing... YOU GO GIRL... I agree with you 100%

[@darlenecruz710]

YOUR SO CUTE AN FUNNY!! LOVED YOUR VIDEO... BEAUTIFUL IDEA!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank you Darlene!

[@tamaralarimore5664]

that fabric is amazing!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Right?!

[@marymiller3967]

This is an awesome video. So helpful Sue!!! I am going to try one!! Thank you, thank you!!!💙💙💙 I love it!!!

[@TanglewoodSue]

You are so welcome! Let me know if you have any questions

[@rondajordan1981]

you are a natural. Thanks for sharing.

[@TanglewoodSue]

My pleasure. I’m offering this as a live class in October in Baltimore if you are anywhere near me :)

[@SMartypAntsPants]

You are awesome! The drawers look beautiful. Thank you so much for these amazing tips. I'm off to get some fabric. Subscribed!

[@TanglewoodSue]

All the things I love to hear in one sentence!!! Welcome 🤗

[@dawnbriskey1778]

Simply amazing!! So lovely.

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank you so much!

[@xnina9]

Loved this! 😍 Really appreciate your style of teaching too. 💖💖💖

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank you so much!

[@stbam1965]

That hair color and style looks good on you

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank you!!

[@karenbaldry8096]

Hi. I’m chuffed to bits I have just discovered you by chance. I’m really excited to learn from you 🌈🙏

[@TanglewoodSue]

Welcome! Where are you from. I’m not familiar with the term “chuffed” but I like it :)

[@francelaferriere6106]

I just knew it could be done, I'm not crazy after all! 😆

[@robynjeucken3391]

Fabulous! I'd wondered about fabric, even just for adding a different texture. Thanks for sharing this great tutorial😊💕

[@TanglewoodSue]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching :)

[@nicholinecharles9468]

This was an extremely helpful tutorial. Thank you!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Oh I’m so happy it helped!

[@sherylkelly7022]

WOW...this was an amazing learning...thank you!

[@TanglewoodSue]

My pleasure! I love to spread the DIY word ya know :)

[@aprillusk8869]

💕 I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this piece and this technique !!!! 💕 I am definitely going to try it!! Thank you so much for sharing your AMAZING talent!!! 💕

[@TanglewoodSue]

Show me your results!!!

[@nicoleandaubree889]

Also I think your hair colors are really pretty

[@TanglewoodSue]

Oh thank you!

[@LifeWithAnnie7]

Love this!! What a beautiful option. But if I try this and mess it up, any idea how to remove it?

[@TanglewoodSue]

girl just pull it all off like wallpaper. sand it down and try again :)

[@itsjanetfromanotherplanet6070]

LOVE!!! I want to try this yesterday!!!

[@TanglewoodSue]

You should! let me know how it goes my friend :)

[@BeirtMhac]

Thanks for doing our mistakes for us 💕

[@TanglewoodSue]

My pleasure. :)

[@GoddessAthena25]

Love your advice and thinking!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thanks so much!

[@dalemills7926]

Totally gorgeous..thanks ..and i will do this !

[@TanglewoodSue]

Have fun!

[@angelamclaughlin-mr2ru]

Beautiful piece ❣

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank you! 😊

[@janlowry4890]

This is an amazing video! So informative and 8 can’t wait to tr6 this.

[@TanglewoodSue]

Let me know how it turns out!!!

[@susangardner8108]

That's beautiful

[@taralane8282]

Amazing!! Appreciate your time, direction and tips. Can't wait to try this out. No brainer to subscribe to your channel. Look forward to more content:)

[@TanglewoodSue]

Welcome aboard!

[@DecFirefly1210]

Stunning.... great tutorial.

[@TanglewoodSue]

Glad you liked it!

[@wendywhitney8269]

So gorgeous

[@TanglewoodSue]

Oh thank you!!!

[@samanthasmith8376]

Gorgeous

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank You!!

[@loanasantos4202]

Looks great!!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank you!!

[@cecileroy557]

LOVE THIS!!

[@robinregan9024]

Awesome, I love it!!!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Yay! Thank you!

[@christinaphillips5933]

Use a ruler to help keep straight to cut ! I like it all together with the band ! Guess you can glue it back ?

[@TanglewoodSue]

Good idea with the ruler. Piece sold long long ago :)

[@malderman58]

Love it, great job very informative.

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank you!!

[@terrystweakedtiques]

Great tutorial Sue🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌💜♥️🧡

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thanks girl! I love getting comments from fellow maximalists!!

[@tanyamalan6234]

Beautiful 😍

[@USA-2491]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️. Could you use the iron o method?😊

[@TanglewoodSue]

Yes of course!

[@neetaskitchen2915]

Gorgeous!! Love it 😊

[@beckylynn209]

First time here.. That laugh would really come in handy for Halloween.. You could easily do a great witch laugh.. Also, loving you.. I can't say that about most DIY people.. You are so fun.. New sub.. 🤗

[@TanglewoodSue]

Welcome aboard! Bwahahahah

[@everythinghomekelly2618]

Love your work❤️and you make it fun, and your funny, Some sense of humor is awesome ♥️♥️💐 With your drawers on that dresser I was just wondering could you tip it on its back? Chad, with the drawers still in the dresser and that way the drawers wouldn't move. There's still secure in their spot and the dresser is just laying on its back? Anywho, thank you for the video ♥️

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank you so much 😀

[@irlandagaudiano3291]

BEAUTIFUL...

[@cer145]

That is so beautiful 😍

[@nataliegist2014]

Love it.

[@Crazydoglady.]

BEAUTIFUL 🎉😊

[@TanglewoodSue]

Thank you! 😊

[@alisonhansford512]

Your channel's name really caught my eye because the apartment I manage is Tanglewood Apartments. 😂

[@rapharting]

Fantastic

[@katieschneider385]

Can you use mod podge over latex paint? I've got a mess on my hands and would really appreciate your input. Thank you for the great video!

[@TanglewoodSue]

Yes you can! I prefer furniture MP cause it dries harder and clear

[@lindah120]

New to your channel and LOVE this…can’t wait to try it myself. Quick question, if you were decoupaging paper would you use the tacky spray underneath like with fabric?

[@TanglewoodSue]

No. I use something slippery underneath so you can move it around till you get it in the right place. Mod podge works or any of my topcoats :)

[@christinaphillips5933]

Love it !!

[@culturedkiwi]

I love it