I am so late on this project. I bought this beautiful fabric from Joel Dewberry's Ginseng range for my 'Winter Themed' lounge room colours, you know, to match the new cushions I made to give the room a warm feel. Now that we're well and truly into spring, I've finally got it done. I'm annoyed with myself, but that's life I guess! In a week or two I'll switch to 'Summer Theme'. :)
So, I got this lampshade that I've been using for the past two years and decided to cover it. Before, it was just chocolate brown suede, which did work but didn't inject much colour into the room. Rather than buying a new one to cover, I figured I'd just use the old one. The lampstand was actually made by my uncle when he was back at school (35 odd years ago)! I love having things from within the family.
After cutting out my fabric to roughly the right length and width, I quickly sewed a hem on one end to keep it all neat and tidy. Using spray adhesive, I covered both the lampshade and my piece of fabric and waited until they went tacky.
Once the fabric was stuck on, I went around and gave it another little trim just so there wasn't too much overhang. Once it was trimmed, I stuck some double sided tape to the fabric and pressed it down around the inside rim of the shade.
I also stuck some ribbon on inside the lamp just to cover the ugliness of the fabric inside. it took all of about 10 minutes and now I have a lovely new lampshade, which gives some really nice colour to the lounge room.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. This here is a collection of things I've been making, ideas I like and all things that I find lovely. I get to live in the most beautiful city on earth, Sydney Australia. I'm an online shopaholic, craft lover and devoted to my gorgeous labrador Indiana.
Amazing what a little fabric can do to a bland lamp. LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Terrah | September 23, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Oooh, I love this. Can I share this with my readers. I am all about making stuff for the house.
Posted by: My @ tha Hotness | September 23, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Of course you can share, no worries!
I think I want to cover all my lampshades now. :)
Posted by: All Things Lovely | September 23, 2008 at 01:48 PM
It looks wonderful! I like that fabric, the shade is much better now!
Posted by: Zee | September 24, 2008 at 02:00 PM
I love it! I also love that is used simple materials that you already have lying around. No lugging out the sewing machine! I'll be linking to this!
Posted by: Rachel | September 24, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Oh-I just noticed the copyright-so sorry about that! I'll shoot you an email before I link to you!
Posted by: Rachel | September 24, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Wow, I love how it turned out! Here, with our brand new fall, all I want to do is smell my pumpkin scented candles... and wonder why don't I have the energy to do some DIY projects I have in mind.
Posted by: Gracia Fraile | September 24, 2008 at 08:15 PM
I was not a fan of that brown. The new look is way better!
Posted by: John | September 25, 2008 at 10:54 AM
That's so funky, Kylie! I just love it!
xoxo
Posted by: Kahlee | September 25, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Thats absolutely gorgeous Kylie!
Posted by: Rosina | September 25, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Hey well done! Very clever
Posted by: Sarah | September 25, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Love that lamp shade! Your blog is adorable. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: sara's art house | September 26, 2008 at 06:36 AM
Can it be done to a lampshade with pleads in it? I love yours and the way it turned out.
Posted by: Ileana Lara | November 03, 2008 at 04:49 AM
spray adhesive and double-side tape! how handy :)
Posted by: kiwi | July 09, 2009 at 05:14 AM
This is fabulous! I absolutely love it.
Posted by: Morgan | August 10, 2009 at 11:31 AM