DIY Fidget Board: Sequins

Create a calming, sensory-friendly DIY fidget board using reversible sequin fabric. Fun, therapeutic, and perfect for kids and adults alike!

DIY fidget board made with reversible sequin fabric, ideal for sensory play and calming therapy use.

Have you ever seen those shirts or pillows made with reversible sequin fabric? The kind you can brush back and forth to reveal different colors or designs? My kids love them—and honestly, so do I! But as they get older, those sequin shirts become harder to find in larger sizes. So when I saw a fidget board made with sequin fabric, I thought it would be the perfect addition to my therapy office. It’s calming, sensory-friendly, and fun for all ages. Here’s how I made my own DIY sequin fabric fidget board.

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DIY Sequin Fabric Fidget Board

Project Supplies

A lap-sized piece of wood (scrap wood works great)
Sequin fabric: https://amzn.to/3TdGvoJ
5-in-1 Multi-Tacker Stapler and Brad Nailer Multi Tool and 3/8 in. Heavy Duty Staples (5000 Pack) homedepot.sjv.io/N9EQaV
Trim pieces (cut to frame the board)
Scissors (sharp enough to cut through sequins)
Sandpaper
Optional: Paint or wood finish for the back and frame

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Choose and prep your wood
Select a piece of wood that’s a comfortable lap size. If needed, sand the edges and especially the bottom side—this part will remain exposed and should be smooth.

Wood board being sanded and prepped as the base for a DIY sequin fabric fidget board.

Step 2: (Optional) Paint or finish the back
If you’d like the back of your board to have a more finished look, now’s the time to paint or stain it.

Step 3: Cut your sequin fabric
Trim your sequin fabric to match the size of your board. It can be a bit tricky to cut through sequins, but a sharp pair of scissors will make it easier.

Sequin fabric being trimmed with scissors to match the size of a wooden board for a DIY fidget project.

Step 4: Staple the fabric to the board
Use your heavy-duty stapler to attach the sequin fabric to the top side of the board. Only staple around the edges, leaving space to cover the staples with trim later.

Hands using a stapler to attach sequin fabric to the top of a wooden board for a DIY fidget board project.

Step 5: Add the trim
Cut your trim pieces at 90° angles to create a frame around the edges of the fabric. Secure them over the stapled edges to finish the look.

Trim pieces being attached around the edges of a sequin-covered board to frame and finish a DIY fidget board.

Optional improvements
I plan to recreate this using a thinner piece of wood and trim with a built-in slot, which would frame the fabric even more cleanly.

DIY fidget board made with a thicker wood base, with plans to upgrade to a thinner version for a sleeker look.

Close-up of fidget board edge, showing potential for improvement using trim with a built-in slot for a cleaner frame.

And that’s it! This is such an easy project that adds a great sensory element to any space. It’s a hit in my therapy office, and I already have plans to make a few more.

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