A Covered Lampshade

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.

Comments

[Hannah D]

Such a great idea. I will think about trying this with some of my old lampshades.

[Jennifer Davenport]

Gorgeous ideas, and easy instructions! Love it!

[Ashlee]

Wow, I love your lamp shade and your tutorial was great. I've always used a glue gun for the raw edges inside, but double sided tape is a great idea. I must try this.

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[Morgan]

This is fabulous! I absolutely love it.

[kiwi]

spray adhesive and double-side tape! how handy :)

[Ileana Lara]

Can it be done to a lampshade with pleads in it? I love yours and the way it turned out.

[sara's art house]

Love that lamp shade! Your blog is adorable. Keep up the good work.

[Sarah]

Hey well done! Very clever

[Rosina]

Thats absolutely gorgeous Kylie!

[Kahlee]

That's so funky, Kylie! I just love it!

xoxo

[John]

I was not a fan of that brown. The new look is way better!

[Gracia Fraile]

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.

[Rachel]

Oh-I just noticed the copyright-so sorry about that! I'll shoot you an email before I link to you!

[Rachel]

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!

[Zee]

It looks wonderful! I like that fabric, the shade is much better now!

[All Things Lovely]

Of course you can share, no worries!

I think I want to cover all my lampshades now. :)

[My @ tha Hotness]

Oooh, I love this. Can I share this with my readers. I am all about making stuff for the house.

[Terrah]

Amazing what a little fabric can do to a bland lamp. LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing.