I"ve been seeing Susan's beautiful lampshades on Facebook for several years and had wondered how they were constructed. I'm so pleased that she posted these instructions-made-easy on TH-cam. So lovely!
Thank you so much for this video. I have an old Tiffany lampshade from my teenage years (now 65!) and I've been wanting to recover it for a few decades. I'm going to enjoy following your instructions. xx
I’m going to attempt this for the first time tomorrow, using an old frame. I’m very excited to learn this! Thank you for your very easy to follow- tutorials! 😄
@@kateaubrey6193 OMG! I'm glad I'm not the only one with a penchant for old lampshades 😃 I also have quite a collection of beautiful wooden floor lamp stands in need of shades so I can use them, now I can try and make that happen .
Susan, your work is amazing! This tutorial is so good! Thanks a lot! I was looking for that for a long time. Other people make lampshades, but these are very simple. But you make works of art. It is superb!!! If it is possible, could you please let me know where you take all this beautiful frames? ❤❤❤
Your tips have made my day. We move home at weekend and have chosen a different colour scheme. Leaving me without matching lampshades. Luckiiy i found a stunning huge table runner. Double sided. My plan was to add this on a duvet cover but now can cover the lampshades too!! Only simple 4 side ones to begin with. (We're on an incredibly tiny budget) Thank you so much now on the hunt for a standard lamp and shade. Subscribed as you explain everything so simply even for me ❤
@ you’re so welcome. The runner has beautiful embroidery on both ends of top part so will be using this on my favourite Duvet cover as I said the other is plain but same fabric as DC. Gone to sage green instead of plain cream. When I have a minute to myself as currently unpacking boxes. Move was delayed until Monday. I’m excited to do this x I meant to add I actually have this exact same fabric you have used in this tutorial already in my stash ❤
Thank you so much! I've been trying to find tutorials for fringe to put onto a parasol and this translates over great! Didn't know how easy it was to do and now I don't have to break my bank for my ideal umbrella :)
I made my first lampshade a week or two ago and this was seriously the best tutorial for it. I'm hooked on it now! I managed to snag like 4 more frames from thrift stores around me and can't wait to get to them. Thank you so much for these videos!
This is wonderful. I wanted to recover an old lamp that I grew up with. And I did not want to glue the fabric. You showed me some great tips! Thank you!
After just one video, I'm already in love with you! 😍😍 Thank you for the amazing tips. The idea with using a cushion for a pattern is just genius! Instant subscribe - thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I started making these over 40 years ago. In those days we sewed on all the trims as the option to use glue just wasn't there. You can sew the trims on if you wish it is up to you. Thank you for comment.
I have been planning decor for my basement/living room. And I would like to do steampunk (but a cleaner, newer look), and most steam punk is Victorian inspired, Thanks so much for this video, Well Done
I have a couple of very unusual lampshade frames that I’ve been trying to recover them but I’m not sure exactly how to do it I want to do it in a fiberglass tape material with the gimp but I need to get a primer on how to work with that
Wonderful tutorial thank you, You mentioned how much material to use for a 14” frame but not the trim length needed please could you tell me how much I would need to achieve as you did for a 16” festoon lamp frame ...
Thank you for your tutorial, I want to ask a question as I have a frame that is not protruding out but is bevel inwards. Because you say cut on the bias would I need to do that with the fabric going inwards. Thank you /
Beautiful, Great skills passed down from your Mother. Is cutting on the bias 100% necessary as the tropical velvet print I want to use needs to be straight. X
I know the problem,Sandra. I have found that cutting on the bias is the only way to get a good fit because the fabric needs to stretch over the frame. Thank you for your lovely comments. Much appreciated.
Hola is so beautiful your DIY lamp lovely thank u foe sharing. May the Lord keep you in his loving Marcy n guide you to the foot of the cross where he share is. Blood for you at cross be. Safe peace love. Happy holidays God bless. B. X. Ny
I can’t stop watching your videos ! Subscribed immediately! So beautifully made! Do you have any tips for standing tulip 🌷 shaped ones. In my case they face upwards instead of hanging down and pointing light downwards.
Lisa. Did you find an answer to this? Susan didn't appear to add a seam allowance and I'm thinking it's because it's cut on the bias: you just stretch and don't need to add a seam allowance!!!
Oops, you forgot to mention, for those not used to cutting pattern pieces, that you must cut your pattern piece a cm bigger all round to allow for a seam? Am I correct t?
Juanita a cm allowance is not needed on the side seams only on the top and bottom of the pattern piece. All pattern pieces need to be cut on the bias which allows for the fabric to be stretched across the frame.
Hello! Please let me know where i can buy actual lamp frames like the Parasol one used in the video, i love that you have multiple peacock lamp shades in the final clips too, so diverse
What fabric do you recommend for this? I’m afraid of something burning. Thank you so much for the helpful tutorial! I recently bought a lamp that needs some love and I plan on recovering it soon
You can use any fabric and spray it with fire retardant solution which you can buy on Amazon. I also recommend led bulbs or cold light bulbs which emit little heat.
Pantalla Lampshades of Distinction thankyou for your reply! I’m still looking for the right fabric and I have everything else nearly ready to create. Thankyou for making the video. 😀
That pillow trick is GENIUS!
It's great isn't it. A really easy way to make a pattern. Thank you for watching the video
I"ve been seeing Susan's beautiful lampshades on Facebook for several years and had wondered how they were constructed. I'm so pleased that she posted these instructions-made-easy on TH-cam. So lovely!
Thank you so much Joyce your comments are really appreciated.
Thank you so much for this video. I have an old Tiffany lampshade from my teenage years (now 65!) and I've been wanting to recover it for a few decades. I'm going to enjoy following your instructions. xx
I’m going to attempt this for the first time tomorrow, using an old frame. I’m very excited to learn this! Thank you for your very easy to follow- tutorials! 😄
Me too! I’ve been hoarding old lampshades… it’s time. X
@@kateaubrey6193 and me, prob be a disaster but I'm looking forward to it 🙂
@@kateaubrey6193 OMG! I'm glad I'm not the only one with a penchant for old lampshades 😃 I also have quite a collection of beautiful wooden floor lamp stands in need of shades so I can use them, now I can try and make that happen .
The most beautiful lampshade that I ever seen!!! This is a masterpiece!!! ✌️🌺💖
thank you so much! i just thrifted a beautiful vintage lamp with an ugly shade. you’ve given my garment maker self loads of confidence!!
That’s a fun, funky lampshade. Thank you!
Susan, your work is amazing! This tutorial is so good! Thanks a lot! I was looking for that for a long time. Other people make lampshades, but these are very simple. But you make works of art. It is superb!!! If it is possible, could you please let me know where you take all this beautiful frames? ❤❤❤
My first-time. You are an answer to my prayer. I've always wanted to cover my Victorian lamp shade. NOW I'M GOING TO TRY IT. THANKS.
I'm so glad!
Your tips have made my day. We move home at weekend and have chosen a different colour scheme. Leaving me without matching lampshades. Luckiiy i found a stunning huge table runner. Double sided. My plan was to add this on a duvet cover but now can cover the lampshades too!! Only simple 4 side ones to begin with. (We're on an incredibly tiny budget) Thank you so much now on the hunt for a standard lamp and shade. Subscribed as you explain everything so simply even for me ❤
Thank you so very much for such a lovely comment. I am so grateful. Enjoy! xxx
@ you’re so welcome. The runner has beautiful embroidery on both ends of top part so will be using this on my favourite Duvet cover as I said the other is plain but same fabric as DC. Gone to sage green instead of plain cream. When I have a minute to myself as currently unpacking boxes. Move was delayed until Monday. I’m excited to do this x I meant to add I actually have this exact same fabric you have used in this tutorial already in my stash ❤
Thank you so much! I've been trying to find tutorials for fringe to put onto a parasol and this translates over great! Didn't know how easy it was to do and now I don't have to break my bank for my ideal umbrella :)
Brilliant - glad to be of help
@@susanscraftcabinjk
thanks so much for this, ive made the wonkiest lampshade ever but im just astounded at how lampshade-shaped it is
I made my first lampshade a week or two ago and this was seriously the best tutorial for it. I'm hooked on it now! I managed to snag like 4 more frames from thrift stores around me and can't wait to get to them. Thank you so much for these videos!
Wonderful! Glad I've helped
Wow thank you so much for these lovely words - so glad you found my tutorial to be the 'best' one. Very grateful. x
This is wonderful. I wanted to recover an old lamp that I grew up with. And I did not want to glue the fabric. You showed me some great tips! Thank you!
Me encanto su forma de explicar y hacer lamparas tan hermosas muchas gracias.
This is beautiful. I never even considered this before.
Thank you for this tutorial! I’m rehabilitating old lamps and want to make lamp shade as well and find your work inspiring!
Thank you so much Paula I am so pleased I have been able to inspire you.
Really helpful to know that it takes time to fit and some fiddling :)
My 1st time seeing you & I'm in love with everything Victorian, so thank you . It was a pleasure watching such a talented artist at work.
Thank you so much Coralyn - you are very kind.
You are an amazing teacher! Thank you for sharing your videos! ❤
This is a perfect explanation of how to create!
Thank you Laurie - I am glad the instructions were easy to follow.
This is incredible! I can't wait to try it out. Thank you so much for sharing!
After just one video, I'm already in love with you! 😍😍 Thank you for the amazing tips. The idea with using a cushion for a pattern is just genius! Instant subscribe - thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you too
Wow such a beautiful craft, thanks for sharing your talents
It's very pretty. I personally don't particularly care for adhesive for any fabrics, but maybe for this project I'd make an exception
I started making these over 40 years ago. In those days we sewed on all the trims as the option to use glue just wasn't there. You can sew the trims on if you wish it is up to you. Thank you for comment.
Absolutely beautiful. Looking forward to your tutorial on lining the lampshade
There's one up now,Yvonne
Stunning! And thank you for such an excellent tutorial.
Omg the pillow is a fantastic idea thanku very much
Thanks for liking
Love it! i may have to sew each panel separately to the frame as I don't have a sewing machine!
That's a great idea!
I have been planning decor for my basement/living room. And I would like to do steampunk (but a cleaner, newer look), and most steam punk is Victorian inspired, Thanks so much for this video, Well Done
Bravissima! Nessuno lo spiega così bene ❤
Absolutely stunning !!! I really want to try this now
So glad you liked the video.
Fabulous tutorial Susan thank u very much..😀
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you for sharing the skill you mother taught you. You have obviously perfected you craft over the years. Absolutely beautiful 🤗
Thank you so much!
This is gorgeous ❤ - I’m going to have a go .. I’ll use a small practice shade that I got at a thrift store wish me 🍀 luck 😊
Beautiful... Thank you for sharing.
The result is so gorgeous!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for this video and your channel!
Thank you
You did it very easy way..
Thanks for sharing video...
In your next video please try to give more details about materials.
Sure I will
Beautiful work
Very interesting ..
Yes would love more diy shades and I’m new to your channel 👋🏻🌹💖
I'm back with more videos, Fludrby. Please take a look.
very well explained, beautiful creation !
Absolutely stunning. You’re one very talented lady. Thanks for sharing. You’ve inspired me. Thank you.
Thanks so much 😊
That was beautiful! Thanks for sharing your skills.
Thank you Angie
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Beautiful! You are lucky to have learned this craft from your mum. 💓
She was a talented lady, Diane and I miss her as she died when she was only 59 and that was over 30 years ago now.
Do you have a link to where you can purchase the metal frame for the shade?
Look in the art / craft shops.
I did! Usually sub retired teacher doing this summer love these
Thank yoku Lynn - would love to see your creations.
I have a couple of very unusual lampshade frames that I’ve been trying to recover them but I’m not sure exactly how to do it I want to do it in a fiberglass tape material with the gimp but I need to get a primer on how to work with that
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
My pleasure!
This is wonderful! It will help greatly as I am about to recover a large Capodimonte shade. Wish me luck and Thank You for sharing your expertise!!
Best of luck! Enjoy the make
What's the best fabric for lampshades?
Beautiful ♥️
Hello 😊 where do I buy the screen vase?? Thank you
Thanks you Susan for sharing this old craft. It is very usefull. You explain it very well. Greetings from Belgium.
Lovely to hear from you Susan
Wonderful tutorial thank you, You mentioned how much material to use for a 14” frame but not the trim length needed please could you tell me how much I would need to achieve as you did for a 16” festoon lamp frame ...
your work is absolutely stunning. thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much!
Thank you, I love these. How do you make sure they are not a fire hazard? is it just the distance from the bulb to the material?
Always use low wattage, cold or LED bulbs and treat the fabric with fire retardant solution
It's really beautiful and very artistic, lovely ☺️
Thank you very much!
I loved this video but I too would love to see how to line first. How is your shoulder and please how will i know when your next video is available?
HI Gerry there is a video on how to line lampshades in my playlist
you rule!!!!!!!! gonna make a lampshade!!!!!!!! hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for your tutorial, I want to ask a question as I have a frame that is not protruding out but is bevel inwards. Because you say cut on the bias would I need to do that with the fabric going inwards. Thank you /
Lovely
Thank you Lynn - you are very kind. Would you like to Subscribe please - I need as much encouragement as I can get!!x
Well done. Thank you so much Susan! ❤😊😊 I’m the 2500th 👍🏻!
Yes you are!
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Beautiful, Great skills passed down from your Mother. Is cutting on the bias 100% necessary as the tropical velvet print I want to use needs to be straight. X
I know the problem,Sandra. I have found that cutting on the bias is the only way to get a good fit because the fabric needs to stretch over the frame. Thank you for your lovely comments. Much appreciated.
Thank you so much. High taste
They are absolutely stunning💞💞💞.
Thank you so much Diego
Hola is so beautiful your DIY lamp lovely thank u foe sharing. May the Lord keep you in his loving Marcy n guide you to the foot of the cross where he share is. Blood for you at cross be. Safe peace love. Happy holidays God bless. B. X. Ny
Gladys - thank you so much for your lovely words. May the Lord keep you safe too. God bless x
How Beautiful!
Beautiful..i really want to try this..where do we buy the bare lamp shade?
If you are in the UK you can get them from Homemaking Heaven - link under the videos
How much would cost to make me two shades l have the shades already I did not have the time you did a beautiful job love your tutor
Sorry for the delay Dorene - am in the middle of moving house! Will start making again next year so keep in touch
Where do you buy the lamp shade forms?
I'm also wondering where to buy the forms!
You can buy forms at yard / garage sales or thrift shops in the form of actual lampshades, and just remove the existing fabric.
Can't find them anywhere
Maybe you could make your own with wire?
Maybe charity shops
These are really beautiful!😍
Thank you
So awesome thank you
Lovely - so informative - wish I could do it - keep them coming and ty
Thank you so much
i really enjoyed watching this😍😍😍
you are very talented
thank you for sharing🌺
Thank you too
Beautiful
Really lovely 😍 I really want to start making these
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing ❤️
How much fabric did you use on this size shade.. thank you 😊
Half a metre would be more than enough for this shade as it's only a 14 inch frame.
Just wow 🤩
Thank you
Majestic!!!
I can’t stop watching your videos ! Subscribed immediately! So beautifully made! Do you have any tips for standing tulip 🌷 shaped ones. In my case they face upwards instead of hanging down and pointing light downwards.
Thank you. I haven't made that shape before but I would imagine the principle is the same
After making your template do you add a seam allowance? I saw that you added top and bottom, but was wondering about the seams? Thank you :)
Lisa. Did you find an answer to this? Susan didn't appear to add a seam allowance and I'm thinking it's because it's cut on the bias: you just stretch and don't need to add a seam allowance!!!
I was wondering this too
Oops, you forgot to mention, for those not used to cutting pattern pieces, that you must cut your pattern piece a cm bigger all round to allow for a seam? Am I correct t?
Juanita a cm allowance is not needed on the side seams only on the top and bottom of the pattern piece. All pattern pieces need to be cut on the bias which allows for the fabric to be stretched across the frame.
Love this! Can you suggest the best place to buy unusual shape frames please? The are only a few shapes or sizes on eBay.
If you are in the UK go to HomeMaking Heaven.
Thank you for this tutorial. I'm not brave enough to try it yet, but I will soon. What is the tape that you are using to wrap around the frame?
Just cotton binding tape but you could use bias binding - or make your own
When is the next tutorial? I really want to do this but with the lining.
As soon as my broken shoulder mends Pam!!
Hello! Please let me know where i can buy actual lamp frames like the Parasol one used in the video, i love that you have multiple peacock lamp shades in the final clips too, so diverse
I live in the UK and can get the parasol shades on Ebay.
Here is another place you can buy them homemakingheaven.co.uk/
do you have a link to places where you can buy frames? I keep searching and searching and cant find any?
Only in the UK. The link is below the videos.
Hi there, love the video, however do you have a list of things that you used at all? I am looking to make one for a university project!
Hi Eliza - at the end of the video there is a list of what you need.
Simply beautiful!
Why cut on the bias????? Love the peacock.
Because cutting on the bias allows the fabric to stretch
What fabric do you recommend for this? I’m afraid of something burning. Thank you so much for the helpful tutorial! I recently bought a lamp that needs some love and I plan on recovering it soon
You can use any fabric and spray it with fire retardant solution which you can buy on Amazon. I also recommend led bulbs or cold light bulbs which emit little heat.
What do you call please the white tape?
It;s a bias binding,
Hello, Where can I buy frame for this lampshades?
Link below the video for UK suppliers
What kind of glue do you use?
Just normal glue gun sticks
Hi is it possible to add an attachment to the shade so that it can be used for a ceiling light?
Sorry as I have been away for a while.Yes you can get an attachment called a spider to allow the shade to be used as a ceiling shade.
Excellent tutorial, can you please remind me of the name of this style of frame, I’m not quite catching what it is. Thanking in advance 😃
HI Carole this frame is called a parachute frame
Almost three years onand I learned a lot.
Brilliant - I am just about to upload another one which you may enjoy. Getting a bit better at making videos now but much better at making lampshades!
Did you allow any seam allowance? Great video thankyou.
Ok I just heard you allowed half inch on the top bottom, so nothing on the sides?
@@GypsyinAus No nothing on the sides
Pantalla Lampshades of Distinction thankyou for your reply! I’m still looking for the right fabric and I have everything else nearly ready to create. Thankyou for making the video. 😀