Freshen up your dresser drawers with fabric liners! This easy DIY project is budget-friendly, keeps clothes fresh, and protects drawer surfaces.
I finished this dresser a few days ago and am excited about it!
However, once I was done painting and finishing it, I threw up my mouth a little every time I opened the drawers.
It had this horrible drawer liner stuff stuck to the bottom, so I knew I needed to clean and cover that up!
I found some beautiful yellow fabric in my stash that coordinated perfectly, so I'm sharing how I covered these drawers with fabric and Mod Podge.
Supply List
- Fabric of choice (measure your drawers first to figure out yardage)
- Mod Podge
- Foam Brush
- Tape Measure
- Scissors or Rotary Cutter
Instructions
This is a straightforward project and can be done by anyone.
I wasn’t super meticulous with the measurements because, well, let’s be honest, I have two kids, and clothes will be piled in these drawers soon enough.
Prep Work
Measure the dimensions of your drawers, including four sides and the bottom.
Cut the fabric to those measurements, allowing for some extra length so the pieces overlap slightly.
Also, make sure to remove the drawer handles. We'll put them back on at the end.
Apply
Start with the sides of the drawer.
Brush on a layer of Mod Podge, then align the fabric piece using the top straight edge.
Press the fabric into the adhesive until it stays in place on its own.
Using my fingers, I pressed along the top of the fabric and worked down, pushing out any air bubbles and wrinkles as I went.
If the strip doesn't line up right, pull the fabric away from the drawer and start over, applying it to the drawer side.
Work around all 4 sides, and do the bottom of the drawer last.
After all of the fabric has been laid in place, apply another layer of Mod Podge on top of the fabric.
Let the Mod Podge dry completely.
Once dry, check the stability of the fabric sides. If the fabric doesn't feel secure, apply another coat of Mod Podge.
Install Drawer Pulls
Use a screwdriver or an awl to punch a hole in the fabric where the drawer pulls are located, and then reinstall them.
Final Thoughts
Adding this fabric liner was the perfect way to add a pop of color to this refinished dresser. I love how it looks!
The best part is that the gross smell is gone! I can finally use the dresser I've spent so much time on.
Crafting Essentials
- The Cricut Cutting Machine is easily my favorite crafting tool. We use it in so many of our tutorials!
- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream, and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
Loren
Great minds think a like I'm doing the samething right now!
The DIYvillage
I love this! I have a nightstand I am currently working on. It is basic antique white but I thought it would be fun to add a little suprise inside by painting the drawers a contrast color. Now I think Fabric may be my answer as well! How far down does the fabric go on the sides? I see that it wraps over the edge just not sure how far.
-Jacque
Kadie
I LOVE this!! The pop of yellow goes perfectly with the teal. I have a night stand I want to make over. I am going to have to do this in the drawers!!
Audra @ Once a Mom Always a Cook
Love the fabric in the drawers!!! I am ready for an ottoman redo when your available 🙂 No kidding!! -love your sister
Pamela
Turned out fabulous!
SaltAndPepperMakers
Thanks so much for describing how you did this. I have been wanting to try doing this too. Great job!
Katie
I love this fabric! It looks so cute in your drawers, especially against the aqua! Great job Katie!!
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row
Doesn't it just make you happy to look in there? So cute!
Our Delightful Home
Great tutorial! I would love for you to visit and link up at my Linky Party via: ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Mrs. Delightful
Ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Claiming Our Space
Love it! I have a dresser that is going to need this treatment but wasn't sure how to go about it. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Sugar Bee Crafts.
Peggy~PJH Designs
I love the fabric you chose its always a lovely surprise to open the drawers and see a pretty fabric or paint. I especially love the aqua paint you chose for the dresser. Thanks for sharing.
Jazmine
This is too cute! Fabric holds onto scents longer, it would be nice to empty the drawers and spritz some perfume every few months 🙂
-Jazmine
keepitkrafty.blogspot.com
Rachel
Found your blog thru Blue Cricket Design, I am your newest follower!
Sugarr2518
The color and print of your fabric with the color of the dresser looks Fab-U-lous! I really do love these colors. Thanks for sharing this idea. I'm visiting from Blue Cricket Design and am your newest follower:) I hope you can stop by mine.
Debbie {Visual Eye Candy}
It looks great, I love the fabric.
Claire Jain
Super cute! Mod Podge can do everything 🙂 That fabric is a winner.
Renewed Upon a Dream
Such cute fabric you chose! I soo need to do this to the dresser I did recently. We have nothing in the drawers yet because we're waiting 'till I get around to lining them. *sigh*
Shiloh
That's beautiful! What a fantastic idea for yucky drawers.
Alyssa - Live. Love. Craft.
Super cute! Would you ever be interested in guest posting on my blog? if you want the details, just email me 🙂 [email protected]
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon
so fun! love how the colors pop and i too have a fabric issue! what a great way to use it and add a special touch! love! 😉
Nikki
Great fabric choice. This looks so good!
Karla
Love the colors. So pretty. I need to do my dresser :/
Ashley
Love this! I'll have to try it, because my drawers are in desperate need of a makeover.
Kim Sasse
This looks great! Thanks for sharing at Crafty Sasse Wednesday!
Amy
Oooh, great job! Love the colors and fabric choice! Awesome! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays!!
Sherry
You did a lovely job! I found you on Delightfully Inspiring and I'm now following you. I would appreciate it if you could do the same.
Emily
so very very pretty!
Kristen Turner
This is so pretty...pinning for inspiration 🙂
The Answer Is Chocolate
Gorgeous! Great idea and I love the fabric you used. Thanks for sharing at this week's link party!
OhioMomPatriot
The fabric really pops against the blue. It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
AmieAnn
These look awesome! Love when functional is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
Jennifer @ The Brilliant Crafty Type
Amazing color combination! So bright and happy. I am going to do this in a drawer somewhere... but where...
Kaye
It looks great! I may need to go do a new project now. . .
VintageMauve.com
Looks gorgeous! Hope you'll link up to my Monday Link party! 🙂 Your newest Linky Follower,Jessica
Six Sisters
I like it. I hadn't thought of doing this. We loved having you link up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We hope you'll be back! -The Sisters
Kitty From A Law Student's Journey
This is genius!! Love the project! You were featured this week on Tute Tuesdays!
Jill ~ Jillify It
I LOVE the drawers! I would love it if you linked up at my party going on now! (It's my very first one!!)
Jill
http://www.jillifyit.com
Emily @ 52 Mantels
I love this!! The yellow drawers are absolutely PERFECT!
I'll be featuring this tomorrow!! Thanks so much for linking up!
Brooke @ Inside-Out Design
I love the yellow with the bright blue!! And the fabric in the drawers is so fun and unexpected!! I'll bet it looks awesome with the top stenciled too!
Kim Sasse
You were featured! 🙂
Jill ~ Jillify It
Thanks for linking up to the party at Jillify It!! Hope to see you again next Tuesday!Jill
Polkadot-pretties
Fabulous project!!!Thank you for linking up, hope you will stop by my blog today and link up another great project...Claire xox
Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE
STICKER for you my friend!
I adore the color!
Kathy
I love everything about it! Any chance you will share the paint color? I've looked and I can't find if you posted it. So cute and clever!
HappyKatie
Funny, my family has a similar reaction to when "I" want to go to JoAnn's. I wonder why????
Beautiful piece...thanks for the tut.
Katie
Glad I'm not the only one ; ) Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day.