Here is an idea for an unusual lampshade, using a selection of favourite fabrics. Firstly, I made a paper pattern of the wire frame and added a seam allowance. Eight fabrics were required for this large shade; I used floral prints from my vintage fabric collection.
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Once cut out, they were stitched together on the sewing machine. The whole thing was then pulled over the frame and I hand stitched it around the top and bottom, pulling it taught. The hand stitches can then be hidden beneath a piece of fabric binding, glued in place.
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Very beautiful, Niki! You are a clever woman!
ReplyDeleteoh!c'est si joli,les imprimés sont toujours bien assortis,so lovely!
ReplyDeleteI think I agree with mirka, not sure. Very nice Niki, so finished looking around the top and bottom.
ReplyDeleteNancy jo
Hi Niki,
ReplyDeleteI covered a big old lampshade too, but instead used one style of vintage fabric oneside and something else on the other - had a few mishaps along the way though.
Your efforts were worth it, I love the patchwork idea, it's beautiful!
best wishes Ginny
What a great idea! I love the look!
ReplyDeleteYour lampshade looks great! I would love to sew a table cloth with all my favourite flower fabrics very soon.... But well at first, I need to finish all the hearts for my swap...
ReplyDeleteOnly yesterday I was looking at my bedside lamp and deciding how to re-cover it! I hope mine turns out as lovely as yours! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous lampshade (and lamp)! The perfect little reading nook.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Niki, when you did those patchwork little ones, did you stick them on to the original shade, or do something clever to fix them onto the wire framework?
ReplyDeletenow that is gorgeous! I love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those ideas i have never seen before. Very special, and fun.Looks great :)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice and creative week!
That shouldn`t be a problem...:)
Greetings, Aina
Hi Sue, thanks for the comment.
ReplyDeleteWhen I made the little lampshades, I cut up small scraps of fabric and pasted them onto a plain parchment shade, using PVA glue.
Hope this helps!
Niki.x
Your lampshades are really adorable. I love them! Roses are always a trasure for me. :) I love your other posts too. And I am really longing for some Cath Kidston fabric...
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty! I just picked up a set of five old lampshades at the thrift store. Now I know exactly what to do with them! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty, and the soft glow from the lamp is just right to brighten that cozy corner.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so nice! It sounds easy enough, too. Thanks for sharing the how-to!
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE AMAZING NIKI!!!
ReplyDeleteHow can someone have so much eye candy for us to view.
Keep up the FABULOUS POSTS...
YOU INSPIRE ME!!!
Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters)
It looks really great and I so like that corner of your home with that pretty bench!
ReplyDeleteIt's very nice. ciao ciao
ReplyDeleteHi Niki, it's beautiful and such lovely fabrics too - will you be selling similar on your wesite? Clare x
ReplyDeleteHi Clare, This one will be going onto my website actually! I am always sooooo busy making for my site, that I don't really have time to make for myself or our home....every body say Awwwww!
ReplyDeleteNiki.x
You've done it again Niki! Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh Niki it is beautiful, I've been looking for the right lampshade for months now to do something similar to this with and can I find it. No I cannot but I just know that it will turn up one day so I'm hanging on to the fabric.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous!!!!
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Love the photo of this quiet little corner in your rose filled home!Oh those dollies and chocolate cupcakes in last post so delightful!
ReplyDeletelove it, love it, love it!
ReplyDeleteThe patchwork of fabrics makes the shade even lovelier. It must cast such beautiful light in the evening.
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle
OH, My God!! I love it. What a nice idea!! Congratulation for your welldone work
ReplyDeleteOH, My God!! I love it. What a nice idea!! Congratulation for your welldone work
ReplyDeleteOH, My God!! I love it. What a nice idea!! Congratulation for your welldone work
ReplyDeleteOH, My God!! I love it. What a nice idea!! Congratulation for your welldone work
ReplyDeleteI adore your lampshades. Very pretty.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful lamp you made.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely, and your fairies are beautifull too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I could never do that!
ReplyDeleteLovely and beautifully made, great finish, now i truely hope you see were i am coming from, you have to understand in my head every image comes from either a book or a film or the radio, need i go on! in a previous life i possibly invented charades, i think your lampshade is straight out of either "The darling buds of may" or vintage "Miss Marple" regardless it is super......x
ReplyDeleteIt's a very clever idea and it's lovely! BTW, came to your site shopping, but you'd already sold most of your things. Will check back.
ReplyDeleteI just breathed a sigh of theraputic relief...it's a blizzard looking out my window here in "the office"...this transported me to warm days and sun.
ReplyDeleteLovely lampshades!I love these rose fabrics!
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ReplyDeleteFabulous! I want one..x
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely!!!!
ReplyDeleteChamara
Beyond pretty ~ BEAUTIFUL!!!
ReplyDeleteBravo Niki!
xo,
Kim
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