Today, I’m sharing a little photo tutorial of how to cover lampshades with fabric. I’ve never posted an official how-to on recovering shades, but you can find some helpful links here and here.
Thanks to my client for snapping these step-by-step photos of the process:
Since we didn’t a want a trim, she started by removing the banding.
She added an extra layer of white (with fabric spray adhesive) because the cream of the original shade was showing through the gray fabric when we tested it out.
Fabric glue to attach fabric to inside of shade . . .
Ta-da! Such an easy way to customize a simple lamp and a great way to bring more pattern into your space:
These are stunning– what a fabulous DIY! So excited because I just bought a new shade for the family room lamp with an eye to covering it. Thanks for the tips!
Stunningly easy! It’s not on my to-do list! Thanks for the tip and photos!
thank you for posting this tutorial!! i am excited because it looks do-able! xoxox jcd :: cornflake dreams
Love a good tutorial.
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
Well that is just great! What a wonderful idea for those of us who have run out of places to put throw pillows. :-)
Great tutorial! I just adore that fabric!
Thanks so much for sharing this. I just purchased fabric to cover a shade and these instructions will come in so handy.
I was wondering about that! Thanks for sharing. It turned out amazing- and we totally respect your client design services.
Simply gorgeous lampshades! I love the graphic fabric. So simple and chic at the same time! Thank you for sharing with us!
I’m such a fan of the graphic prints these days – great tutorial and a wonderful finished project! Thanks for sharing.
That looks really great. Thanks for the step by step tutoria!
they look GREAT!
I am definitely going to have to try this! Love what you did!
great fabric choice on the lamp shades looks so good
Wow, your room looks so fabulous. This post came at a great time..so thanks..you saved me the time it would have taken to research a good tutorial.
Those are fabulous! It looks much easier than I thought it would be… going to have to try it! :)
I featured this post in my weekly surf today.
thanks for the inspiration.
happy wednesday!
Love the gorgeous fabric you guys chose. :) A great tutorial, Emily! I Stumbled it!
so simple and inspirational. thank you!
I’m ready! Just waiting for the fabric to be restocked. Thanks for posting these directions, Emily.
That lamp shade is so fantastic! I’ve been eyeing that fabric for a while now…maybe that is the way to get some of it into my own house!
That’s beautiful!
gorgeous!! and it looks so simple.. I will have to try this soon!
Jenny
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Timely post – I just found a fabulous lamp at the Restore. Thanks for the simple tutorial!
Looks awesome!!!
I LOVE this lamp. Great idea and thanks for the tutorial! Can I ask where the lamp base is from?? Have been looking for one just like it!
I love this project! Thanks for the tips.
Love the tips. Thanks for posting!
Wow, the lampshades look fantastic! Love the fabric – it’s absolutely perfect for the room :-)
Those are gorgeous! You make it look easy — getting the fabric straight and not puckered… I guess that’s why I paint instead. ;)
I did this to one of my lamps a few years ago and am still enjoying it today! Great tutorial!!
love the fabric, where is it from?
Kathy Love the tutorial I will be updating mine.
Emily,
Your tuitorial makes this task look easyl but how did you make the pattern for the shade? What is that ribbed looking fabric? Was that the original lamp shade covering? The tan color, is that manila paper for a pattern or fabric?
The ribbed, tan fabric was what was originally on the lamp shade. There really wasn’t a pattern needed except to measure the height and diameter of the shade and leave a little excess for folding around the edges. Good luck!
I did this today and it was so easy! It’s a real difference maker in the room
Can I ask where you got the fabric from? Very cute!
It’s by Dwell Studio for Robert Allen.
thanks for the quick reply! :)
Absolutely gorgeous…I’m going to do it today with a lamp shade I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with. You’ve answered my question. I’m going to spray paint & glam the lamp.