How to make a Victorian Lampshade - the easy way

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This is my first video in a series of tutorials on how to make unlined Victorian style lampshades - the easy way. This is for all of you who have been wanting me to do this for a long time and is a basic tutorial on how to make one the easy way. This video is not for the lampshade 'puristst' whose work is absolutely amazing and who take months to make on lampshade. This video is for those of you who would like to learn how to make a shade for their own home and in the least complicated way. I have been making traditional lampshades since my mother taught me over 40 years ago - so a very long time.
The end result is still beautiful.
I hope you find it helpful - as this is my first video doing this please excuse any imperfections in the actual video! I am still learning about all this technology.
If I get enough subscriptions and likes I will add more 'How To videos" around these lampshades. There is so much to learn.
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[@alexiawilson7669]

That pillow trick is GENIUS!

[@susanscraftcabin]

It's great isn't it. A really easy way to make a pattern. Thank you for watching the video

[@joyceconnor2913]

I"ve been seeing Susan's beautiful lampshades on Facebook for several years and had wondered how they were constructed. I'm so pleased that she posted these instructions-made-easy on KZbin. So lovely!

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you so much Joyce your comments are really appreciated.

[@paulamccann9109]

Thank you for this tutorial! I’m rehabilitating old lamps and want to make lamp shade as well and find your work inspiring!

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you so much Paula I am so pleased I have been able to inspire you.

[@yvonnemarshall6040]

Absolutely beautiful. Looking forward to your tutorial on lining the lampshade

[@susanscraftcabin]

There's one up now,Yvonne

[@marikalongo9506]

The most beautiful lampshade that I ever seen!!! This is a masterpiece!!! ✌️🌺💖

[@beckycory4420]

Beautiful... Thank you for sharing.

[@BeccaJaneXOXO]

This is incredible! I can't wait to try it out. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ymfg9004]

Thank you so much for this video. I have an old Tiffany lampshade from my teenage years (now 65!) and I've been wanting to recover it for a few decades. I'm going to enjoy following your instructions. xx

[@15demersm]

Wow such a beautiful craft, thanks for sharing your talents

[@meeganhargrave5899]

You are an amazing teacher! Thank you for sharing your videos! ❤

[@coralynwalker5944]

My 1st time seeing you & I'm in love with everything Victorian, so thank you . It was a pleasure watching such a talented artist at work.

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you so much Coralyn - you are very kind.

[@SarahStephenDadson]

Stunning! And thank you for such an excellent tutorial.

[@flosamus]

The result is so gorgeous!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for this video and your channel!

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you

[@rebeccakelly2721]

Thank you for sharing the skill you mother taught you. You have obviously perfected you craft over the years. Absolutely beautiful 🤗

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you so much!

[@FordiBare]

I’m going to attempt this for the first time tomorrow, using an old frame. I’m very excited to learn this! Thank you for your very easy to follow- tutorials! 😄

[@kateaubrey6193]

Me too! I’ve been hoarding old lampshades… it’s time. X

[@darkangeldeb]

@@kateaubrey6193 and me, prob be a disaster but I'm looking forward to it 🙂

[@ymfg9004]

@@kateaubrey6193 OMG! I'm glad I'm not the only one with a penchant for old lampshades 😃 I also have quite a collection of beautiful wooden floor lamp stands in need of shades so I can use them, now I can try and make that happen .

[@ashleytyler6237]

thank you so much! i just thrifted a beautiful vintage lamp with an ugly shade. you’ve given my garment maker self loads of confidence!!

[@mmc8080]

very well explained, beautiful creation !

[@lwestable]

Absolutely stunning !!! I really want to try this now

[@susanscraftcabin]

So glad you liked the video.

[@ekay881]

Absolutely stunning. You’re one very talented lady. Thanks for sharing. You’ve inspired me. Thank you.

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thanks so much 😊

[@angiecarrera820]

That was beautiful! Thanks for sharing your skills.

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you Angie

[@connieromanishan6780]

This is wonderful. I wanted to recover an old lamp that I grew up with. And I did not want to glue the fabric. You showed me some great tips! Thank you!

[@marshaallen3949]

My first-time. You are an answer to my prayer. I've always wanted to cover my Victorian lamp shade. NOW I'M GOING TO TRY IT. THANKS.

[@susanscraftcabin]

I'm so glad!

[@QuincyRommen]

your work is absolutely stunning. thank you for sharing!

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you so much!

[@flosamus]

After just one video, I'm already in love with you! 😍😍 Thank you for the amazing tips. The idea with using a cushion for a pattern is just genius! Instant subscribe - thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you too

[@muurgadroid]

thanks so much for this, ive made the wonkiest lampshade ever but im just astounded at how lampshade-shaped it is

[@peterbuda2965]

How Beautiful!

[@sarathemadam]

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@susanscraftcabin]

My pleasure!

[@helenahelena5787]

Susan, your work is amazing! This tutorial is so good! Thanks a lot! I was looking for that for a long time. Other people make lampshades, but these are very simple. But you make works of art. It is superb!!! If it is possible, could you please let me know where you take all this beautiful frames? ❤❤❤

[@Creative-Chaos]

This is beautiful. I never even considered this before.

[@moxsmitherson6497]

Thank you so much! I've been trying to find tutorials for fringe to put onto a parasol and this translates over great! Didn't know how easy it was to do and now I don't have to break my bank for my ideal umbrella :)

[@susanscraftcabin]

Brilliant - glad to be of help

[@AquaLimo123]

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[@susanbernau8434]

Beautiful work

[@user-bc7nc1qo4o]

Me encanto su forma de explicar y hacer lamparas tan hermosas muchas gracias.

[@askthehealerofthebroken4516]

I have been planning decor for my basement/living room. And I would like to do steampunk (but a cleaner, newer look), and most steam punk is Victorian inspired, Thanks so much for this video, Well Done

[@3dexxy]

Majestic!!!

[@laurieanndowell5417]

This is a perfect explanation of how to create!

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you Laurie - I am glad the instructions were easy to follow.

[@blondebarberette]

Beautiful! You are lucky to have learned this craft from your mum. 💓

[@susanscraftcabin]

She was a talented lady, Diane and I miss her as she died when she was only 59 and that was over 30 years ago now.

[@susandelaruelle1844]

Thanks you Susan for sharing this old craft. It is very usefull. You explain it very well. Greetings from Belgium.

[@susanscraftcabin]

Lovely to hear from you Susan

[@seagull3099]

Lovely - so informative - wish I could do it - keep them coming and ty

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you so much

[@meezchef]

I made my first lampshade a week or two ago and this was seriously the best tutorial for it. I'm hooked on it now! I managed to snag like 4 more frames from thrift stores around me and can't wait to get to them. Thank you so much for these videos!

[@susanscraftcabin]

Wonderful! Glad I've helped

[@susanscraftcabin]

Wow thank you so much for these lovely words - so glad you found my tutorial to be the 'best' one. Very grateful. x

[@sharonreesman9434]

This is wonderful! It will help greatly as I am about to recover a large Capodimonte shade. Wish me luck and Thank You for sharing your expertise!!

[@susanscraftcabin]

Best of luck! Enjoy the make

[@karenmusa3052]

Fabulous tutorial Susan thank u very much..😀

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thanks so much 😊

[@fludrbywest3886]

Yes would love more diy shades and I’m new to your channel 👋🏻🌹💖

[@susanscraftcabin]

I'm back with more videos, Fludrby. Please take a look.

[@jettsetgirl]

This is gorgeous ❤ - I’m going to have a go .. I’ll use a small practice shade that I got at a thrift store wish me 🍀 luck 😊

[@Zanyzo22]

Really lovely 😍 I really want to start making these

[@anaferreira5151]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@justpassingthru3186]

These are really beautiful!😍

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you

[@aladinaladino6076]

Bravissima! Nessuno lo spiega così bene ❤

[@karenmusa3052]

Omg the pillow is a fantastic idea thanku very much

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thanks for liking

[@leniyemsvictorero2360]

Beautiful

[@_lars_8707]

They are absolutely stunning💞💞💞.

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you so much Diego

[@bernadinehager218]

Beautiful ♥️

[@jamiejones8508]

Really helpful to know that it takes time to fit and some fiddling :)

[@sonyasmith666]

Wonderful tutorial thank you, You mentioned how much material to use for a 14” frame but not the trim length needed please could you tell me how much I would need to achieve as you did for a 16” festoon lamp frame ...

[@tomromford6113]

Beautiful!

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you!

[@melaniehellum1281]

Very interesting ..

[@sylvialeigh5789]

Thank you for your tutorial, I want to ask a question as I have a frame that is not protruding out but is bevel inwards. Because you say cut on the bias would I need to do that with the fabric going inwards. Thank you /

[@thekraftgirl4761]

i really enjoyed watching this😍😍😍 you are very talented thank you for sharing🌺

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you too

[@karinaarriaga8443]

Just wow 🤩

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you

[@claymoregray8973]

It's really beautiful and very artistic, lovely ☺️

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you very much!

[@superficialwannabe]

Love it! i may have to sew each panel separately to the frame as I don't have a sewing machine!

[@susanscraftcabin]

That's a great idea!

[@elizabethtassonecuprunneth7882]

So awesome thank you

[@lynnwilliams5432]

I did! Usually sub retired teacher doing this summer love these

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank yoku Lynn - would love to see your creations.

[@ElooniaEloonia]

I can’t stop watching your videos ! Subscribed immediately! So beautifully made! Do you have any tips for standing tulip 🌷 shaped ones. In my case they face upwards instead of hanging down and pointing light downwards.

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you. I haven't made that shape before but I would imagine the principle is the same

[@ClikCart]

You did it very easy way.. Thanks for sharing video... In your next video please try to give more details about materials.

[@susanscraftcabin]

Sure I will

[@lynnwilliams5432]

Lovely

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you Lynn - you are very kind. Would you like to Subscribe please - I need as much encouragement as I can get!!x

[@9burlington]

I loved this video but I too would love to see how to line first. How is your shoulder and please how will i know when your next video is available?

[@susanscraftcabin]

HI Gerry there is a video on how to line lampshades in my playlist

[@flowerchild777]

It's very pretty. I personally don't particularly care for adhesive for any fabrics, but maybe for this project I'd make an exception

[@susanscraftcabin]

I started making these over 40 years ago. In those days we sewed on all the trims as the option to use glue just wasn't there. You can sew the trims on if you wish it is up to you. Thank you for comment.

[@lindawhite5006]

Simply beautiful!

[@down2earth716]

Well done. Thank you so much Susan! ❤😊😊 I’m the 2500th 👍🏻!

[@susanscraftcabin]

Yes you are!

[@down2earth716]

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[@kathinman]

you rule!!!!!!!! gonna make a lampshade!!!!!!!! hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ROYSTONROSE]

Love this! Can you suggest the best place to buy unusual shape frames please? The are only a few shapes or sizes on eBay.

[@susanscraftcabin]

If you are in the UK go to HomeMaking Heaven.

[@sandysailer]

Thank you for this tutorial. I'm not brave enough to try it yet, but I will soon. What is the tape that you are using to wrap around the frame?

[@susanscraftcabin]

Just cotton binding tape but you could use bias binding - or make your own

[@yasserabdulkadir7420]

Thank you so much. High taste

[@angeladavies2169]

Thank you, I love these. How do you make sure they are not a fire hazard? is it just the distance from the bulb to the material?

[@susanscraftcabin]

Always use low wattage, cold or LED bulbs and treat the fabric with fire retardant solution

[@elizabrasier1100]

Hi there, love the video, however do you have a list of things that you used at all? I am looking to make one for a university project!

[@susanscraftcabin]

Hi Eliza - at the end of the video there is a list of what you need.

[@sandragreen7240]

Beautiful, Great skills passed down from your Mother. Is cutting on the bias 100% necessary as the tropical velvet print I want to use needs to be straight. X

[@susanscraftcabin]

I know the problem,Sandra. I have found that cutting on the bias is the only way to get a good fit because the fabric needs to stretch over the frame. Thank you for your lovely comments. Much appreciated.

[@madziaa82]

What's the best fabric for lampshades?

[@Victoria-nh9sp]

Beautiful..i really want to try this..where do we buy the bare lamp shade?

[@susanscraftcabin]

If you are in the UK you can get them from Homemaking Heaven - link under the videos

[@kaitlynpanos6454]

What fabric do you recommend for this? I’m afraid of something burning. Thank you so much for the helpful tutorial! I recently bought a lamp that needs some love and I plan on recovering it soon

[@susanscraftcabin]

You can use any fabric and spray it with fire retardant solution which you can buy on Amazon. I also recommend led bulbs or cold light bulbs which emit little heat.

[@gladyscruz5650]

Hola is so beautiful your DIY lamp lovely thank u foe sharing. May the Lord keep you in his loving Marcy n guide you to the foot of the cross where he share is. Blood for you at cross be. Safe peace love. Happy holidays God bless. B. X. Ny

[@susanscraftcabin]

Gladys - thank you so much for your lovely words. May the Lord keep you safe too. God bless x

[@carolecobb3306]

Excellent tutorial, can you please remind me of the name of this style of frame, I’m not quite catching what it is. Thanking in advance 😃

[@susanscraftcabin]

HI Carole this frame is called a parachute frame

[@dorenewilliams6967]

How much would cost to make me two shades l have the shades already I did not have the time you did a beautiful job love your tutor

[@susanscraftcabin]

Sorry for the delay Dorene - am in the middle of moving house! Will start making again next year so keep in touch

[@kandikirsch]

Do you have a link to where you can purchase the metal frame for the shade?

[@tatianaabramovskaya8765]

Look in the art / craft shops.

[@pamurquhart499]

When is the next tutorial? I really want to do this but with the lining.

[@susanscraftcabin]

As soon as my broken shoulder mends Pam!!

[@bitiajulianatoroduran5174]

Hello 😊 where do I buy the screen vase?? Thank you

[@allfallonsfronds2863]

Hello! Please let me know where i can buy actual lamp frames like the Parasol one used in the video, i love that you have multiple peacock lamp shades in the final clips too, so diverse

[@susanscraftcabin]

I live in the UK and can get the parasol shades on Ebay.

[@susanscraftcabin]

Here is another place you can buy them homemakingheaven.co.uk/

[@lisablezard3793]

After making your template do you add a seam allowance? I saw that you added top and bottom, but was wondering about the seams? Thank you :)

[@9burlington]

Lisa. Did you find an answer to this? Susan didn't appear to add a seam allowance and I'm thinking it's because it's cut on the bias: you just stretch and don't need to add a seam allowance!!!

[@edstareagle]

I was wondering this too

[@sheenacannon8176]

Stunning. X

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you! 😊

[@louiserobinson7619]

Hi is it possible to add an attachment to the shade so that it can be used for a ceiling light?

[@susanscraftcabin]

Sorry as I have been away for a while.Yes you can get an attachment called a spider to allow the shade to be used as a ceiling shade.

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

Almost three years onand I learned a lot.

[@susanscraftcabin]

Brilliant - I am just about to upload another one which you may enjoy. Getting a bit better at making videos now but much better at making lampshades!

[@GypsyinAus]

Did you allow any seam allowance? Great video thankyou.

[@GypsyinAus]

Ok I just heard you allowed half inch on the top bottom, so nothing on the sides?

[@susanscraftcabin]

@@GypsyinAus No nothing on the sides

[@GypsyinAus]

Pantalla Lampshades of Distinction thankyou for your reply! I’m still looking for the right fabric and I have everything else nearly ready to create. Thankyou for making the video. 😀

[@elizabethtassonecuprunneth7882]

do you have a link to places where you can buy frames? I keep searching and searching and cant find any?

[@susanscraftcabin]

Only in the UK. The link is below the videos.

[@ruskasvanidze7249]

Hello, Where can I buy frame for this lampshades?

[@susanscraftcabin]

Link below the video for UK suppliers

[@juanitaanimus9132]

Oops, you forgot to mention, for those not used to cutting pattern pieces, that you must cut your pattern piece a cm bigger all round to allow for a seam? Am I correct t?

[@susanscraftcabin]

Juanita a cm allowance is not needed on the side seams only on the top and bottom of the pattern piece. All pattern pieces need to be cut on the bias which allows for the fabric to be stretched across the frame.

[@ickleemme10]

Where do you buy the lamp shade forms?

[@healinggreen6450]

I'm also wondering where to buy the forms!

[@jvb654]

You can buy forms at yard / garage sales or thrift shops in the form of actual lampshades, and just remove the existing fabric.

[@LSV.Delight]

Can't find them anywhere

[@sophiesanborn2758]

Maybe you could make your own with wire?

[@pho_person]

Maybe charity shops

[@Avotts]

Why cut on the bias????? Love the peacock.

[@susanscraftcabin]

Because cutting on the bias allows the fabric to stretch

[@MsRoielyn]

What do you call please the white tape?

[@susanscraftcabin]

It;s a bias binding,

[@rammiyousef]

Because ❤

[@jessicavandermaas5210]

What size is the lampshade you ordered?

[@susanscraftcabin]

The size of this frame is 14 inches in diameter

[@melsterifficmama1808]

How does that attach to the lamp?

[@susanscraftcabin]

Depending on your lamp base there are various fittings that come with the shade to attach it to the lamp base.

[@vivviv7693]

Where do you get the wire

[@susanscraftcabin]

The wire frames are ready made and if you are in the UK you can buy them from HomeMaking Heaven. Alternatively you could go to a Charity shop and buy an old one with you can strip and re use. Hope this helps