Making A Lampshade

Hi Everyone,

In my last post, I revealed my daughters Pretty in White Bedroom, pictured here and mentioned the lampshade.  So I thought I would share how I put this together.  Its a super easy, very budget friendly and unique.  So here goes.

Here is what you will need:
               Fabric.I used about 1/2yd
               Simple Pinch-Pleat tape
              Trim for the bottom hem
               Double-Folded Bias Tape for the top
               Stitch Witchery



I purchased the lampshade at Hobby Lobby.  It came with a paper template which I used to measure the fabric.   I did add about 6-8in in width since I gathered the fabric at the top.

Step 1:   Stitch the Pinch Pleat at the top

Step 2:   Iron on the Double Folded Bias Tape to the top to conceal the raw edges  Pull the tape to gather then sew the sides together.

Step3:    Use Stitch Witchery to attach the Trim to the raw edges on the bottom of the shade  and
                         Voila It's Done!

So Easy! and cute.  I think it is a fun addition to Lauren's Bedroom and really pops against the off-white walls.  So would love to know if you plan on doing this to one of your lampshades.  Please do tell! Also found this awesome website with all things lampshades.  Check it out here.

Have a great rest of the week and weekend.  We are wrapping up the school year here, so tons of school parties and fun activities for the little ones.

XOXO,

SK 
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Vintage, Girlie Bedroom-Part 1

Hi Everyone,

 Sorry for the long absence. Between school functions, Spring Break and preparing for Montessori Night this Mom hasn't had much time to dedicate to the blog. So today I started thinking of Jordan's big girl bedroom. I recently, infact way to fast, sold her crib. I have yet to purchase her bed, so for now she is sleeping in the guest bedroom. I recently spotted a headboard which I am thinking I will reupholster and paint, but haven't yet decided...

So this is what I know for sure will be in her bedroom. This vintage wing chair, which I reupholstered here in a cream linen fabric.



 

This little distressed footstool with handmade pillow.  Please see this post of my distressed furniture piece.

  This dresser, which I will probably leave untouched...

I think these are the fabrics and colors I will use in the room.  I love all neutrals, white, cream, gray but also loving the yellow and gray combination.  By the way, these chevron/ikat fabric pillows are available in my Etsy Store.

So at this point I have the basic color scheme/style and most of the furniture pieces.  I am still undecided about the headboard, paint on walls and rug. All fun stuff to mull over.  Please check in with me tomorrow for the painted mirror reveal, using Miss Mustard paint.

As always, Thanks for reading this blog.  Hope your weekend was wonderful and your Spring Break.

XOXO

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