September 11, 2025 • Updated February 25, 2026
DIY No-Sew Fabric Bulletin Board to Add Personality to Your Office - Spoonflower Blog
It’s all too easy to let special photographs languish away in a drawer or on your phone. Why not show them off in a way that complements your own style and home decor? This quick bulletin board upgrade project gives those old photos a space to shine once again out in the open!
Our collections are personal and deserve to be displayed in a way that reflect us. We all have a rotation of items to showcase — photos, papers, calendars, cards — and a personalized bulletin board can elevate these small, everyday items. Working with Spoonflower’s Belgian Linen™, this custom no-sew bulletin board will become the backdrop to your mementos, taking them from cluttered to cohesive.
**Why Use Belgian Linen **For A No-Sew Bulletin Board
Spoonflower’s Belgian Linen is the perfect fabric choice for your no-sew bulletin board. The loose weave of the linen is well suited for push pins, as holes will not be as visible when the push pins are rearranged. Also, the texture of Belgian Linen is beyond compare, especially against items that are likely very smooth (photos, papers, etc.) The texture of the linen adds depth and interest. Belgian Linen is a fan favorite Spoonflower fabric and showcasing it on a large surface area, at eye level, is sure to bring you and your space some joy.
**Design Ideas For Your No-Sew Bulletin Board **
For this project, we chose the design Weeds and Wildflowers – Medium – Blue. For other design ideas, check out our curated collection! The muted blue tones and the mix of straight lines from the stems with the freeform shapes of the flowers: edges and curves, structure and movement drew us to this design. It was also the perfect scale for the board and room size. Pro Tip: When choosing a design for your no-sew bulletin board, keep in mind scale and the direction of the print.How to Make a No-Sew Fabric Bulletin Board
This no-sew bulletin board is a beginner project and can be completed by anyone who can safely handle a staple gun and scissors. If you can wrap a present, you can make this!
Materials Needed
**Skill level: **Beginner- 1 yard of Belgian Linen (or related length to fit your board)
- Bulletin board (to cover with fabric)
- Measuring tape
- Fabric scissors
- Staple Gun
- Staples
Step 1. Measure your bulletin board
Measure the width and height of your bulletin board. For this project, we used a 23” (58.42 cm) x 35” (88.9 cm) bulletin board.Step 2. Measure and cut your fabric
Measure your fabric by adding 10” (25.4 cm) to both your bulletin board’s length and width measurements. If your bulletin board is a different size, adjust the amount of fabric you use accordingly. Cut out your fabric as outlined above. This project is forgiving and your measurements do not have to be exact. For reference, the fabric we used is 33” (83.82 cm) wide and 45” (114.3 cm) long. The extra fabric allows for 5” (12.7 cm) of excess fabric per side, more than enough to work with when it comes to pulling the fabric around the edges of the bulletin board.Step 3. Align fabric and start stapling
Lay out your fabric on a clean, flat surface with the print side facing down. Place the bulletin board right-side down onto the center of the fabric. Fold the excess fabric over one edge of the bulletin board and begin to staple it to the back of the bulletin board frame. When you’ve completed one edge, pull the fabric taut, then fold and staple the opposite edge. Repeat with the remaining two edges.
How to Use your No-Sew Bulletin Board
Now that you have upgraded your bulletin board, make it work for your life! Whether displaying family photos, rotating out children’s art or pinning up reminders, you’ve created a focal point that’s both functional and beautiful. Be sure to share your creation with your world and ours by tagging @spoonflower on social media!Frequently Asked Questions
What can I put on my bulletin board?
In short, anything that you can pin to it! This fabric-covered bulletin board can be used to share a photo collage of cherished memories and loved ones. Keep track of your to-do list; need-to-find receipts; save-the-date cards; tidy sewing notions like scissors, swatches and measuring tape; as an inspiration board for current or future projects. The sky’s the limit!Can I use other fabrics?
Yes! Woven vs. knit fabrics will hold their shape better as the fabric is stapled taut to the board. Some fabrics will retain small holes from push pins, so be sure to test this out in a small corner of the fabric before covering the whole board with it. You can learn more about Spoonflower fabrics and their capabilities over in our Fabric Shop.How much fabric do I need to cover my bulletin board?
That will depend on the size of your individual board. We suggest measuring your board and adding 10″ (25.4 cm) to the length and width of your board to obtain how much fabric you will need as this allows you to pull the fabric taut around the edges.Want more no-sew projects?
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