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Updating a Lamp
Approximate Time Less than 30 minutes
Gather fabric loosely around base. Arrange fabric so that the folds and gathers are evenly spaced around the lamp. Secure with a rubber band at the neck of the lamp just below the socket. Fold raw edges of fabric to the wrong side (in towards lamp, and tuck under the rubber band. Tie ribbon or cord around neck of lamp to cover the rubber band. Reattach the lamp shade.
By Momof1 from Wilkesboro, NC
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05/08/2011
Many years ago, I read a similar suggestion. It called for measuring the height of the lamp and adding inches for a casing at the top and bottom. Those were sewn fo make a casing at each end.The fabric was about one and a half times the width of the lamp..Elastic was threaded through the casing and the fabric was gathered and the elastic ends sewn together. It was then slipped over the lamp, gathering at the top and bottom. Easy to take off and wash. Not sure if I am being very clear. I got compliments as the fabric I used picked up colors of the room.
By
10/04/2009
My revamped lamp; I call what I did: "rag tied". I got some metal leaf charms from Etsy.com & put one on each corner of the shade & added dollar store vines.
By
11/19/2007
This is a very beautiful idea! Great job... I have some old lamps I think I am going to use this idea on!
I am new here and I am also wondering how to begin a project post. If anyone can help me, please send me a message... Thanks...
By
11/19/2007
Thanks for the compliments. This is really an easy project. About the lamp shade, it came on the lamp and my sister-in-law gave me the lamp. So, I'm not sure where it came from. Sorry!
By Mary Wilson (Guest Post)
11/14/2007
Blue is my favorite color. Such a novel idea. Looks beautiful. Good job!
By Carol (Guest Post)
11/12/2007
Great idea. I also liked the shade. Can you tell me where you got it?
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