How to Make Your Own Matting From Fabric for Picture Frames

Matting sets off a photograph or painting from the frame and adds interest. Using decorative fabric to mat your favorite pictures is one way to add a punch of color to your decor. Or unify a grouping of pictures of various sizes and shapes by using a similar matting for them all. You can use almost any fabric for your picture matting and change it whenever you like.

Things You'll Need

  • Decorative fabric
  • Picture mat
  • Spray adhesive
  • Scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the picture from the frame, along with the original mat. Set the picture aside.

    • 2

      Cut a piece of fabric 2 inches larger on all sides than the original mat. Spray the original mat with adhesive and smooth the fabric onto the mat.

    • 3

      Cut an X in the fabric over the opening in the mat. Extend the X to the corners of the mat. Trim and fold under the fabric so that it wraps around the mat. Adhere with more of the spray adhesive.

    • 4

      Fold the fabric around the outside of the mat, trimming excess fabric if necessary. Adhere with adhesive.

    • 5

      Replace the mat and picture in the frame.

Tips & Warnings

  • Work in a well-ventilated area and avoid breathing in the fumes from the adhesive.

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