Build a "READING RAINBOW" Book Shelf

Step 4: Fabric Shelving

To make the fabric shelves. You will need to have a finished length of fabric that is 170" long & 11" wide in total (I say finished because you will want to allow for hemming when you cut the pieces.) This is what I did for mine:

1. Cut 2 pieces that are 71" long by 12" wide (The extra 1" is for the hemming & seam allowance)
2. Cut 1 piece that is 31" long by 12" wide. 
3. Roll up & tie dye the fabric (if you are using a solid color just skip this)
4. Sew pieces together and hem the edges so that you have a finished size of 170"x11"
5. Sew a series of loops and gaps according to the diagram. 
6. Check your work using one of the arches & the dowel rods.