How to Repair Suitcase Stands
Suitcase stands are the perfect décor item for a spare bedroom. They fold up and store out of the way using very little space when not in use. They are handy for company to set their suitcase on the stand instead of on the floor or the bed to unpack. Browse flea markets, yard sales and consignment shops to find suitcase stands for an inexpensive price. You can repair these suitcase stands easily and in very little time. Keep them stored in the closet of your spare room and pull them out when company arrives or use them as a permanent fixture to showcase vinatage suitcases. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Screwdriver
- Stain or paint
- Paintbrush or rags
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Fabric
- Pins
- Sewing machine
Instructions
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Use the screwdriver to remove all the hardware from underneath the fabric portion of the suitcase stand. Keep the fabric in as good shape as possible to use as a pattern for new fabric. Save any hardware to either use to attach the new fabric or use as a pattern to match up new hardware, if the original hardware is damaged.
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Apply a stain or paint as desired. Allow the finish to dry completely, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Measure the old piece of fabric to find out how much new fabric you need to buy. Purchase heavy-duty fabric such as canvas or a heavy decorator tapestry. Take measurements of the suitcase stand if it did not have any fabric on it. Have someone else hold the suitcase stand open. Measure the length and the width. Add 2 inches to the width for hemming and 6 inches to the length for folding under.
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Cut your fabric to the necessary measurements.
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Fold under the two sides of the width ½ inch and then again another ½ inch to hide the raw edges. Pin the fabric in place.
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Use the sewing machine to sew the side hems.
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Lay the fabric, right side down on a flat surface. Set the open suitcase stand on top of the fabric.
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Wrap the ends of the fabric up and around the wood rods of the suitcase stand. Fold the raw edges of the fabric under 1 inch.
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Replace the hardware going through the fabric and into the holes in the wood. Tighten them down completely.
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Tips & Warnings
If no hardware came with your suitcase stand, you can use a staple gun to fasten down the fabric. Make sure to use long staples, such as ¾ to 1-inch. Staples will not hold up as well as hardware, though, so use staples only as a last resort.
Attach canvas straps to your suitcase stand instead of using a whole piece of fabric. The straps give you a no-sew project.
