Circle Skirt Lamp Shade Tutorial
Step 1. Find Instructions for a basic circle skirt over at MADE. I’m too lazy to type them out, yo.
Step 2. Make your pattern.
Step 3. Lay out super funky fabric.
Step 4. Cut out super funky cool fabric.
You’ll notice that the Scalloped Desk made it’s way into the Office/Sewing Room/School Room.
{WRONG} Needless to say, it’s not there any mo’. Now, back to the skirt.
Hugmo, I know.
Slice out some strips on the bias, sew them together to make on long facing strip and zig-zag one long end and then sew it, right sides together to the skirt. whew.
Then, if you’re a meticulous mathematician, your skirt will fit the circumference of your lamp shade perfectly.
But Bias Cut fabric is a notorious Gangsta and will stretch on even the most brilliant seamstresses… Yeah. That’s why I had a two-inch excess…
Just fold it over and tack it down. This is The Bold Abode, not the Perfect Palace, yo.
And here he is… ummm… she? Looks like a she to me now…
And that’s it… if you want, you could stick a poodle on it…
But I’m more of a cat person…
Dogs are not on my good side right now… especially giant Monster Labs named Hot Shot.
They are, literally, in the DOG HOUSE.
But let’s not leave this post on a sour note…
We’re getting there… one forgotten project at a time!
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Yes!!! So glad to see her looking so pretty sitting on that very very lovely table!!
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Awww… thanks girl!
LOVE that fabric – and your lamp turned out gorgeous!
Inspire Me Heather recently posted..project: bed skirts
Thank you so much, Heather! The cool thing, is if I get sick of that fabric, it’s so easy to replace!
What a cute take on lampshade recovering! Love the swingy finished product – very bold
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Thank you, friend! I’m trying to get this abode back on the Bold Track!
Looking BOLD girl. That is some FUN print
Super cute!!
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Oh, Thank you my sweet friend!
SO fun, gwen! i love it! love the fabric and the rippled look!
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Thank you, Cassie! I was really surprised with how it turned out! Finally, something that I don’t have to redo!
Love the after! That fabric is so groovy, girl, even if I know not of this word you speak – Bias? I thought bias was bad and here you are cutting on it!
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Groovy is good. I’m full of bias…good and bad!
What a transformation…but I knew you had it in you!
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Thanks so much, Ann! I’m trying!!!
COOL! That looks so fun. Love the fabric!
Thanks, Ali! I admit…the fabric is a risk… but what else is there to do?
CUTE! and you know I’m in awe of you and anyone else who can sew!! (But in every pic I kept thinking how much I love that TABLE the lamp sits on.) Coveting your table YO!
~L
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I’m not sure if what I do you could call “sewing”! Hahahaha…
Thank you! That table was an auction find. I keep wanting to paint it, but something stops me… Would you paint it?
Great combo: fabric + painted lamp + teal wall color. Think the fabric reminds me of a retro martini olive print which always has a fun vibe and I love those colors. I would have never thought to skirt a lamp shade rather than the traditional tailored style but I think its groovey
Robin @ happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com
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It does look like an olive print! You are so right.
I’m all into groovy. Just need to express it a bit more, I think! Thanks so much! Off to check out your blog!
I love it! Love the Bold Abode vs. Perfect Palace…so very funny my friend. Great job – would never feel like I could pull this off…and love that fabric!
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Hehe… Thanks, Bonnie!
Hope you are doing well!
Bad bad doggies. Why the couch, why not a shoe or something simple to replace.
~Bliss~
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Seriously! I wish this one would give me a freakin’ break once in a while…
What a radical difference from the before to after. Lovin’ the lamp skirt and how it sits on the shade. It’s all flowy and fun!
Bella (@weheartDIY) recently posted..Freebie: September 2012 Printable Calendar
Thanks, Bella! Exactly what I was going for… flowy and fun!!!
You definitely saw potential in that thing that no one else did. It seriously looked like something out of my doctor’s office as a kid. The other decor was crocheted owls and stuff. HA HA! Good work.
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Thanks so much, Beja! Gots ta get rid of that 70′s vibe, for sure!
I have never seen a circle skirt like that. Your lamp turned out lovely.
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Thank you so much, Holly!
Hey Gwen, What a great project. I love the fabric you chose! Thanks so much for linking up on Fabulous Friday at Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust. You helped make my par-tay a success!
Warmly, Michelle
Thanks so much, Michelle!
Nice tutorial there! I agree, a fabric can make a really big difference to bring out the old piece into something new. A lamp shade transformation doens’t have to be expensive, just be creative. Some things can be found in your closet.
That’s true!
Thanks so much, Payton!