EASY, No Sew DIY PLEATED lamp shade!

I've been searching vintage looking pleated lamp shades for so long, it was time I just DIY'd it!
Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - What you'll need
2:19 - DIY
8:43 - Outro
$119 CB2 Allure Table Lamp that inspired me: bit.ly/3s4fSmd
Project supplies:
⌲ Fabric scissors: amzn.to/3dPAQ30
⌲ Fabric glue: amzn.to/3s0WB5a
⌲ Fabric stiffener: amzn.to/3uEwOBc
⌲ Hot glue gun: amzn.to/3d4yONc
Lamps featured:
⌲ $40 Target: bit.ly/3fZmQ9A
⌲ $149 CB2: bit.ly/3dRvOmL
⌲ $199 West Elm: bit.ly/39RxH1B
⌲ $498 (I know!!) Serena & Lily: bit.ly/3s2JQqO
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[@aalegalfocus]

This is so impressive that you were able to do it yourself. I had no idea it was so hard to find pleated lampshades in the store. Beautiful DIY project!

[@Euniceathome]

I didn't think it'd be difficult either! I think needing a certain size made it harder too. Thank you!! ❤️

[@LeiSalazar]

Your creative juice is over flowing 👌🏼

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you ☺️❤️

[@DailyJasmineTea]

Wowww the lamp shade looks so clean and luxurious! No one would guess it was diy'd!

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!! 🥰🥰

[@Euniceathome]

🔔🔔ANNOUNCEMENT 🔔🔔Hey everyone! Since this project, my love for pleated lampshades have not gone away. I've been loving the more "gathered" pleated lampshades lately and created a new DIY that you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3fVkGWhZch-aqM

[@aalegalfocus]

I think they are pretty but my home gets too dusty, so they'd probably be gathering dust in a matter of weeks or months.

[@simplifyourhome]

Yes I think they cute 🤗

[@Euniceathome]

@@aalegalfocus I haven't even thought about dust gathering on there 😂

[@Euniceathome]

@@simplifyourhome I think so too!

[@CyndyTangerineyyyy]

Never thought much of them, but they definitely add to the dynamic of any room. (:

[@Allycastlemakeup]

Your attention to Detail is amazing Ms. Eunice!

[@MikeWangCoaching]

Love the subtle texturing of the shade material and plastered lamp body!

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!! Love those textures too :)

[@dmmomma]

You should be very proud of yourself! Not many could accomplish what you have done. Well done Eunice!

[@Euniceathome]

Aww, thanks so much for the kind words 😊🥰

[@simplybya]

I've seen your IG story last night and first thing for this morning was to watch this video. Love the result, great job 🥰

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks so much!! 🥰I'm so happy with how it turned out ❤️

[@QueenieNewYork]

Love this pleated shade!❤You did a perfect job😊

[@Allycastlemakeup]

The spray Is Like ASMR! Love the sound!

[@JourneytoMobility]

Love no sew DIYs 😍😍 it’s so satisfying to watch the pleats come together at the top, you did Amazing Eunice 💖 can’t wait to see your bedroom come together!!

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks so much Elaine 🥰It was satisfying to make!

[@brooklynwilson_]

I seriously could not wait to watch this video since I saw it on Instagram and all my goodness I am in love! This looks so time-consuming and therapeutic! That is so neat how it drys in that shape! The way that you glued it on the shade really made it look so flawless! I am so impressed!

[@Euniceathome]

Awww, thanks Brooklyn 🥰I was so fascinated by the fabric stiffener! There was definitely some down time in between all the drying, but well worth it ❤️❤️

[@simplifyourhome]

Eunice my sweet friend I just love this lamp shade you created. You so awesome👍🏽

[@Euniceathome]

Aww thanks so much MsBetty 🥰

[@DevinaCruz]

Wow! This is amazing! I love the look of the pleats. So beautiful!

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks Devina!! 🥰❤️

[@tiffanykwu]

Omg when you posted on insta, I was like woooow you’re amazing! 🤩 this is sooo impressive! Love the clean, natural look of the shade!

[@Euniceathome]

Aww, thanks Tiffany!! ❤️❤️I'm so happy with it :)

[@TwinsTry]

wow this is so impressive :o love how it turned out! it looks awesome pleated! didn't even know fabric stiffener was a thing haha

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!! haha it was my first time learning about it too :)

[@Allycastlemakeup]

I am loving it too! Reminds me of a skirt Too!

[@Allycastlemakeup]

Love the Empire Cone Like shape!

[@CyndyTangerineyyyy]

How cool!! It's always the small things.

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks Cyndy!! Yes, thats always the best part ❤️

[@Allycastlemakeup]

Thank you For inspiring us And teaching us on How to make this pleated lamp!

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks for watching AllyCat ❤️🥰

[@Chow-House]

I'm a fannnnnnn

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you :)

[@Allycastlemakeup]

You can make anything magical!

[@StephEatsnTravels]

Pleating looks fun 😊

[@Euniceathome]

It was satisfying to make! :) Thanks for watching ❤️

[@Allycastlemakeup]

You Have the Best patience!

[@AtTheIntersection]

I love this project. It looked difficult at first. But you made it very easy. I agree just having the right materials.

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!! 🥰I was worried it'll be hard as well but was so happy with how it easy it ended up being!

[@OnlineBread]

awesome shade!!

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!! :)

[@sellis4043]

Awesome demo! You made it look so easy!

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!! 😊

[@Allycastlemakeup]

Super super Beautiful!!!!!

[@anetbland8072]

JUST WHAT I NEEDED!!! EXCEPTIONAL😍

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!! (:

[@Allycastlemakeup]

I Love Lamps!!!!

[@linaabubakr]

Glad u share something in budget.. and d result is awe

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!

[@edseventyeight6749]

Great job! Thank you for sharing.

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!

[@Allycastlemakeup]

Yes thicker texture to make it more Luxurious!

[@Allycastlemakeup]

So Pretty!!!!!!!!

[@edmundodejesusespinosarios1897]

Thanks for your great tip. Eunice ,you are wow!!!!!!!! Keep on moving.

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!

[@sudhapoppy]

This lampshade looks so good

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!

[@Midnight-gx7fj]

Thanks, i did not know how to do this. Can't wait to see my finished lampshades.

[@Euniceathome]

Glad I could help!

[@donaunsworth5620]

Perfection. Your so clever especially the book tips.

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!! 😊

[@eatschloe]

such gorgeous and fun way to make the regular lamp "new"!!!

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@debloui]

Wow, that looks so good!!!!! It looks really expensive and high quality.

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks so much!! 🥰

[@Allycastlemakeup]

I Love this! Reminds me of the fan Too!

[@Euniceathome]

Oooh yeah!! It does :) Thanks so much AllyCat ❤️❤️

[@Allycastlemakeup]

Blow dry ASMR👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@emilylu7608]

Wow it adds so much texture to a room 😍😍

[@Euniceathome]

It really does!! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@Allycastlemakeup]

Thank you For making this Video!!!!!

[@StephEatsnTravels]

Fb marketplace is awesome!!

[@Euniceathome]

It is!!!!

[@Allycastlemakeup]

See you Ms. Eunice!

[@saintsdontstop]

I'm obsessed - this is amazing!!

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!!

[@TTangFilms]

Great hack!

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you! :)

[@exnaruto1]

this came out so well! Wow!

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you! :)

[@dosofa]

Oh wow!!!! Thats so coool!!!!! I loved

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks so much!! 😊🥰

[@cozyhomebymuroj5036]

Wow 🤩 you did amazing job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 love it!!

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks so much!! 🥰

[@WandiLu]

This looks amazing. Well done.

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!

[@mikhasantos_]

Great idea!! Looks so aesthetic Thank you so much for this vid 😍✨

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@colleenjohnson4116]

This was such a great idea! Great job!

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!! (:

[@HunnersDesigns]

You’re so talented! 🙌🏼

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks Hunner!! ❤️

[@happynestofluci600]

I love it.

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!!

[@nikitamehra8608]

so clean and soothing to the eyes! also the top feels like your color

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you 🥰

[@marionroberts6825]

Your lamp shade is beautiful. My lamp shades are almost 30 years old and the fabric is crumbling. I have been trying to find a replacement shade for 2 years. As you mentioned, it can be costly to replace lamp shades. Replacing the shades for my 2 lamps would cost $75.00 to $100.00 each and they are hard to find with a 21-22" base diameter. I am not crazy about what I have found so far. I don't want to buy new lamps because it would be hard to find something I like that would go with my older furniture. I am going to try your procedure. Thank you for sharing!

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks so much! That would be amazing to extend your lamp life with this DIY and save the costs on getting new shades. Wishing you good luck on the project 😊

[@L.Lavender]

I’ve been looking for lampshades like this and they are so goddamn expensive! So glad you made this video

[@Euniceathome]

Exactly why I DIY'd it (: Thanks so much for watching!

[@mariapagan336]

Beutiful just what I need im in love with the pleated lampshades too 🤣😍

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks so much 😊I am too 🥰

[@Allycastlemakeup]

Great idea on both sides!

[@patriciacoetzer7481]

Love it. Thank you for the demonstration. I've been wanting to make one for my floor lamp. When you say fabric stiffened, are you meaning starch?

[@sarahp1383]

What a beauty!!Loved it

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you 😊

[@Allycastlemakeup]

Books as support Yes!

[@dianaholmes3823]

Great tutorial How do you measure the length of the fabric before you start?

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you! I used 6ft of fabric for my 14" diameter lamp shade. I would suggest measuring the circumference of the widest part of your shade and at least doubling that.

[@clairesauzel]

Omg I'm obsessed!!!

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@robertshimray6649]

I really love the colour and the pleats, its so beautiful. Can you please tell me what it is that you sprayed on the fabric.

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks so much! it is Aleene's fabric stiffening spray so that the pleats stay put

[@ashlingdalton5430]

Wow!! Loving it. I was thinking about doing something like this. How did the hot glue hold up through the years? I’m afraid that the heat could damage it

[@private5230]

Perfect

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!

[@KP-mb9jx]

Great result, BUT, it would have also been useful to provide the calculations used for the amount of fabric required to accommodate the pleats.

[@deltatango6793]

Do you think a less thick fabric would be better? Worse? Any other changes or non-changes you feel strongly about after living with the lamp shade for a while? Do you think stitching the lampshade onto the base shade was possible?

[@Euniceathome]

The only thing I’d do differently is just ensure that the lines are more evenly spaced as I’m hot gluing the shade on, but besides that - the shade is still in great condition. You could definitely sew if that’s your preference, but because the fabric was pretty thick, hot glue sufficed. Less thick fabric would be easier to stiffen but might show the hot glue through especially if it’s light in color. The thicker, the more generously you’ll need to spray the stiffener (it should feel soaked) Thanks for watching 🥰

[@deltatango6793]

@@Euniceathome I’ll have to try this and let you know how it goes :)

[@Euniceathome]

Good luck!!

[@MaryKim]

o my goodness!!! i saw leahfieldnotes do something similar and i'm simply amazed :O

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks Mary!! ❤️❤️

[@NATALIARODRIGUEZ-yh4eh]

I wish you had explained how to calculate how much fabric is needed depending on the measurement of the shade 😩

[@Euniceathome]

Hi, I totally should've! I would start with at least 2x longer fabric than the circumference. It really depends on how big you want your pleats - I started with the full length of how much I bought because I wasn’t sure and ended up using all of it! Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😊

[@NATALIARODRIGUEZ-yh4eh]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it. Will be trying this very soon. Wishing you all the best ❤️

[@christophermendez295]

Omg this is perfect.

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!!

[@janicepedroli7403]

Thanks so much you were a great help.

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@nancytrimmer6482]

how long is the material that is going around the lamp shade? How did you come up with how much fabric you need to go around with the pleats?

[@Euniceathome]

Hi, I would start with at least 2x longer than the circumference. It really depends on how big your pleats are - I started with the full length of how much I bought because I wasn’t sure and ended up using all of it! Hope that helps

[@kadijacox7564]

Lovely love it

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!!

[@Avotts]

I think some large rubber bands would help hold the fabric in the pleats. Or maybe some clips.

[@Euniceathome]

LOVE that idea!! Thank you :)

[@danielachiloiro1183]

Would love to know the mathematics of how you got 2 yards for the length. Just have my own bigger lampshade and trying to figure out how much I need to cut. Your shade looks beautiful!

[@Euniceathome]

Hi, I would start with at least 2x longer fabric than the circumference. It really depends on how big you want your pleats - I started with the full length of how much I bought because I wasn’t sure and ended up using all of it! Hope that helps and thanks for watching 😊

[@Allycastlemakeup]

OMG!!!!!!!!!

[@sarahstaunton8206]

Hello, just wondering how you figured out how much fabric you would need for each lamp shade? Is there a formula for example 4” of fabric per 1” top circumference or something like that?

[@Euniceathome]

Hi, I would start with at least 2x longer than the circumference. It really depends on how big your pleats are - I started with the full length of how much I bought because I wasn’t sure and ended up using all of it! Hope that helps(:

[@PilotCristina]

How do you know much fabric you’re gonna need for the lamp you’re using? Let’s say it’s 10 inches around. How much do you need to make sure it goes all the way around?

[@Euniceathome]

Hi, I would start with at least 2x longer than the circumference. It really depends on how big your pleats are - I started with the full length of how much I bought because I wasn’t sure and ended up using all of it! Hope that helps 😊

[@tidz8340]

Love it thank you ❤

[@RowanRS105]

wow looks very cool! love it :D how did you measure the lenght of the fabric?

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you!! I would start with at least 2x longer than the circumference. It really depends on how big your pleats are - I started with the full length of how much I bought because I wasn’t sure and ended up using all of it! Hope that helps(:

[@rightonmyalley.19]

Thats beautiful idea, i wondering what kind of fabric is that? I mean the spesific name, i hope i also can do that

[@Euniceathome]

Sorry, I can't remember but it was quite thick and had stitching like canvas (not as thick as canvas though!) hope that helps(:

[@eatlivgood704]

I hope this doesn't get lost in your notifications, I know you said you got the fabric from the utility fabric but is it canvas or muslin? You have definitely inspired me to make my own twist on the trend.

[@Euniceathome]

I wish Id taken a photo of the label but I’m pretty sure that it’s canvas! definitely not muslin. Awww thanks so much 🥰 good luck with your DIY!!

[@sahtification]

did the shape maintain itself one year later? turned out so great!!!

[@Euniceathome]

Hi! Yes it did 😊 Thank you!

[@viclucy-personalfinanceinv7533]

OMG it came out soo nice! do you recommend having a thicker cloth? or would a thinner one work as well

[@Euniceathome]

Thank you! Thicker cloth for sure! When the light is on, things like hot glue marks can show through so a thick clothe will cover that and look more luxurious :)

[@CG-mb2iu]

I think it’s easier if u it I like it it’s more fuller

[@eeeeeeevelina]

I am totally doing this-thank you for sharing!! Would you have gone with a thinner material, or was the linen a good choice? Thank you again :)

[@Euniceathome]

Thanks for watching! The thick material I got required A LOT of fabric stiffener, but I like how it looks high quality :)

[@Allycastlemakeup]

Woooowwwww!!!!!!!

[@lampshade3741]

👍

[@gaellemarcy5814]

What did you spray on the fabric ?

[@Euniceathome]

Fabric stiffener! amzn.to/3uEwOBc

[@disangko498]

After work

[@kinhcan2890]

Whats metarial to use?

[@Euniceathome]

Do you mean for the fabric? I got a thick cross stitched linen like fabric. Anything works but I'd recommend something thick if you're using hot glue so that the glue marks don't show through!

[@itsnesee]

Do you need fabric glue or can I use hot glue only?

[@Euniceathome]

Hot glue works but I recommend working with a thicker fabric that the glue texture wouldn’t show through!

[@itsnesee]

@@Euniceathome I see. Thanks for replying

[@Allycastlemakeup]

2 yards!

[@user-ni6qn3vd3n]

Красотка!

[@daniellemartin3509]

I just made this, sadly it didn't fit my shade. You need to account for the diameter at the top of the shade too, not just the bottom. Bummer!

[@Euniceathome]

Awww I’m sorry it didn’t fit 😢 Thank you for sharing your learning 🥰 Hope you’ll get to try it again!

[@daniellemartin3509]

@@Euniceathome Maybe it’s bottom+ top and then double it?

[@Euniceathome]

@@daniellemartin3509 That could work! oh I just realized you wrote diameter above, I doubled the circumference for mine! i really hope I didn't say diameter in the video 😅

[@carolynratliff1380]

It would be so much easier if you sewed the edges on a sewing machine….just try next time…I made them with fabric coated wallpaper in the 70s……

[@Euniceathome]

Wow yours sounds beautiful and that’s a great idea! I’m actually planning to learn to use a sewing machine soon :)