Well here it is......the finished lampshade ( it might need one more touch, I'm asking for your opinion at the end of the post), so as promised, this is how I did it.
Cut fabrics in carefully calculated strips. My lampshade was different circumferences at the top and bottom making it a real challenge for me. Thanks to hubby and a calculator I could move on to the next step. ( thanks dear)!
I ironed in the raw edges on both sides and gave the fabric and the lampshade a quick spray with quilt basting spray. The reason I use this spray first is that it is repositionable. I could apply the fabric and reposition it as needed. When I got them in the perfect position I used spray adhesive, securing the fabric having the top and bottom edges of fabric expending beyond the shade.
I hot glued the edges of the fabric to the inside of the shade and glued black velvet ribbon to cover the raw edge.
Far be it from me to leave well enough alone... I added a lace trim on top of that. After all it will show if you are sitting at the desk and I think it is a pretty surprise, don't you? O.K. so here is where I need your opinion. I have a whole spool of this lace trim and I thought I might trim out the outside too! I placed a few scraps on the outside just to see what it would look like.
Whatcha think? with or without? Please leave a comment and help me out. Now that these are done it's on to a new "Project Decorate" project!
Great job on the lamp shade...its beautiful!! I personally like it without the lace on the outside (I do like it on the inside though). Of course it wouldn't look bad either way that would just be my preference :o)
Posted by: Charlene | May 04, 2008 at 09:08 PM
i love that shade - and you did it without a sewing machine which means i could do that project! (can't sew) i personally like it without the lace. thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: traci | May 05, 2008 at 06:08 AM
Uh-oh! I like it with the trim, although it looks great without it, as well. You make it look easy, but I know measuring correctly was not that easy. We creative types don't like this part!
Posted by: Debbie | May 05, 2008 at 06:35 AM
I also prefer it without! The lamp has real clean lines and the lace just doesn't tie in. It really turned out Beautiful. Great Job
Posted by: Jamie | May 05, 2008 at 08:55 AM
Love the shade! The lace on the inside is a great idea, one I'll use the next time I make one. I would not put the lace on the outside. I think it's perfect as is and so creative.
Posted by: jbelte | May 05, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Love the shade! The lace on the inside is a great idea, one I'll use the next time I make one. I would not put the lace on the outside. I think it's perfect as is and so creative.
Posted by: jbelte | May 05, 2008 at 09:13 AM
I like the lace on the top possibly you could turn the lace on the bottom so it hangs down and not up. You did a wonderful job on the lampshade very cool!
Vicki
Posted by: Vicki Page | May 05, 2008 at 10:40 AM
gorgeous!! I like it withOUT the lace on the outside. :)
Posted by: Shanna | May 05, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Definitely needs the trim to make it look complete and polished! Thanks for motivating me to cover a lampshade!!
Posted by: gail | May 05, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Love it girl!! Okay so about the lace, here is my speculation - with the lace it looks more Urban Prairie - Junk Gypsyish look, without it -it's more just urban. You probably could guess which way I like it better. :)
Teresa
xo
Posted by: Teresa ~ French Poppy | May 05, 2008 at 01:36 PM
I'm very impressed, and I prefer the lampshade with the lace. Gives it a finished look.
Posted by: Cyndi | May 05, 2008 at 05:11 PM
you are too much girl...is there anything you can't do?
like, are all your closets clean?
are you the 2nd grade room mom too?
wink!
lovin the shade. love all the amy b with sisboom fabs too.
i think i prefer it without the lace on the outside.
you rock
xo
Posted by: paige | May 05, 2008 at 05:59 PM
I love the shade....although I don't think that the lace that you show matches too well with the fabrics. What I think would look really cute is black pom pom fringe. I've added that stuff to many of my curtains in my house. It adds a "fun" feeling to the project if this is what you're after.
Posted by: Rochelle | May 06, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Love it Tracey! I like either or!!! That doesn't help...does it!! lol... If it was in my house I would add pompom fringe!! (orange or bright pink...) But it's perfect just the way it is!! You did a Great job!
Smiles,
Joy~
Posted by: Joy*The Vintage Rabbit | May 06, 2008 at 03:29 PM
No lace. It's perfect!
Posted by: bari | May 09, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I agree with Teresa, it is so cute both ways, what type of look are you going for?
For me I would add the lace, but I am more of a shabby, junk gypsey girl.
CUTE!
Posted by: Robyn | May 10, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Ok...you know me...the more the better! I say add the lace! LOVE IT! The lace adds another texture!
Posted by: Heather | May 13, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Thanks for the inspiration !!! I have a few old lampshades in the attic and I come across them at times for next to nothing,usually because they are headed for the rubbish bin.Now I can give them new life :) I can use them or maybe sale them at a future sale along with a lamp or two that I can create from T2T. YIPPY !! I love to recycle :)
Posted by: roxanne | September 11, 2008 at 08:11 AM