I Finally Made One!

I've been wanting to make one of these lampshade slipcovers for SO long!

I finally got out all of the supplies I needed and started sewing.

It's made from 100% linen in white. 

Of course it's shown on a $2.00 thrift store, cut glass lamp base.

I love the glass lamps.  They're so versatile. You can use them anywhere.  And you can find them in thrift stores for a great price!

I think this one looks a little more contemporary with the little cut rectangles.

I used this type of lamp a whole different way in this picture.  These are slipcovered shades too.  I got the black shiny "snake" embossed fabric from Hobby Lobby.  I measured and cut it to fit the drum shade.  Then I cut long strips of self stick velcro and added it to the seam in the back  This way they are removable. 

And last...you're not going to believe this...but I got some chrome colored pin striping from the auto parts store.  It's about 1/4 inch wide.  I used it to trim the bottom and top of the shade. Just peel and stick!

They turned out pretty cool.

Back to the linen shade...

Here's a shot of the shade with the lamp turned off.  I used the little natural shell buttons down the front and put a 1"  pleated ruflfe around the bottom.

A side view.

The shade is a brand new champagne colored "silk" angled bell shape.

It gives the lamp a nice glow when turned on.  It doesn't make a bright white glare.

Well, it's in my Etsy store today.

I think I'll go make another one.  I LOVE these adorable shades!

Thanks for stopping by

Kelly