How To Make An Art Deco Vintage Style Lampshade

[@zohraarastu960]

I have been holding on to 4 lampshade frames for about 30 years and never had the courage to start on them. Your instructions are so clear and easy. Now I am going to go for it at last because I like to make everything myself. Thank you so much.

[@lillian3686]

How did it go!

[@electricmagnetic]

The dog snoring in the background is everything ☺️

[@susanscraftcabin]

Seth - my elderly black labrador snores all the time!

[@powergamers8743]

Hello. I too have been making Victorian lampshades for years. However, due to a work injury I became disabled and my hands became swollen and would lock up. Finally after many years my hands are not crippling up and I think after watching your videos I am prepared to attempt making lampshades again. I have several frames that have been untouched for many years. My technique is a little different but I think I will try your method on the next one that I will make. I prefer certain fabrics and have quite good experience with dying fabrics for accent and fringe. I am very excited to have found you and want very much to make some new and lovely lampshades.

[@mardigra1916]

Excellent as usual 😊

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you so much 😀

[@monicaolsson7608]

Beautiful lampshade!

[@darkangeldeb]

Absolutely amazing, I'm going to pick up a table lamp from Gumtree to give this a try, just love it. X

[@susanscraftcabin]

Enjoy.

[@Lurin19]

Wow Susan I just subscribed been looking for instructional videos like this for a v long time I can’t wait to try all your techniques I love all your work and I’m v inspired to do Victorian lampshades the proper way as I’ve been winging it the last few times , strangely enough my projects sell but i feel it’s best to do it like how u do it, properly and systematically ty so much will watch all your vids everyday now with a cup of coffee ☕️ cheers 💐💐

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you so much for your lovely words. I am so glad that you enjoyed the videos and that they were helpful. Enjoy.

[@jacquelineyates1087]

Such great style Susan, thank you for sharing your creations and techniques!

[@susangantley6394]

Gorgeous! So excited to try. Thank you.

[@ALIOHUL]

Very nice

[@deannawoodbury2631]

Susan, Thank you so much for these videos. They have helped me a lot. I am about to attempt my first lampshade. Can you please share good sources for trims and fringe? Thank you.

[@susanscraftcabin]

I get most of my trims from various sources but Etsy and Amazon are the ones I use mainly. Just search!

[@franceswitham8214]

Very pretty.

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you! 😊

[@boxcreatif]

Wow. Beautiful. The fabric is amazing. Love it, love it

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thanks so much 😊

[@flowerchild777]

Absolutely gorgeous😍

[@ilragazzodellaviagluck7000]

Gracias por compartir tu conocimiento ☺️🌻

[@r315rer]

Great skill made to look so easy. Enjoyed it. Thank you

[@susanscraftcabin]

You are very welcome

[@cejanuary9378]

Thank you so much for making these videos and sharing your knowledge with us! They're incredibly helpful--right to the point and easy to follow. I have a Victorian house and you can't buy shades like this anywhere. I am a sewer so I'm looking forward to making some once I can get my hands on the frames.

[@susanscraftcabin]

So glad you find the videos helpful. Would love to see your completed lampshades.

[@rubyokosi6946]

Lovely❤

[@ritad673]

Thank you for this video. The shade is absolutely gorgeous!

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you Rita - I really appreciate your lovely comment. I just wish I was as confident using technology as I am in making lampshades. x

[@clairemorhall7444]

Hi Susan, thanks so much for your tutorials, they are brilliant. Please could you advise where I can buy this art deco shaped frame please? love this style. Thanks.

[@clairemorhall7444]

I've just found the link. Is it the Vienna style shade please? Many thanks

[@susanscraftcabin]

I think so.

[@frenchiedarlingburlesque4818]

Hi Susan! Amazing tutorial. I’m looking at some beautiful velvets for the outside of my lamp rather than the lining. Could I get away with using a stretch velvet for the outside?

[@susanscraftcabin]

You can but I would recommend you attach a lining to the outer frame first and then use the velvet on top. Hope this helps

[@frenchiedarlingburlesque4818]

@@susanscraftcabin that makes perfect sense. Thank you!

[@deemcdonnell5725]

Beautiful! ❤

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AtelierBritta]

How long does it take to make a lampshade like this from start to finish?

[@marystribling3104]

Hi Susan 😊, thanks so much for your talent and time to share this with us, great tutorial 😀!! I've been buying older lamps for a while and books, but your videos have helped so much. Now I can get to do it!! Do you recommend spraying the flame retardant on the fabric before cutting? Also, is the cotton bias a 1inch, or does it matter? Thank you again for your talent and inspiration and information!!🥰

[@susanscraftcabin]

HI Mary - happy to help. I would spray the flame retardant on after the shade is made but check on a small piece of fabric first. Doesn't matter how wide the cotton bias is - you can also just make your own with strips of fabric cut on the bias. Happy making.

[@mimijinxed7804]

Hi, Susan, thank you for the detailed instruction. Could you tell us what size of the frame you are using here?

[@susanscraftcabin]

This is a 16 inch diameter frame

[@lorindaannleighton4194]

Thank you for wonderful inspiration. I have a floating hoop lamp shade and I am attempting to cover it. The original paper lining is old and damaged. I am looking at wrapping bias tape around, like you have already shown me, and then using white cotton as lining and floral cotton as a main colour with tassels. Do you have any suggestions I regards to how to manage the floating hoop to get it even. Do I attach the top or the bottom first? I do hope you can help me. Lorinda from Australia 🇦🇺 😍

[@susanscraftcabin]

HI Lorinda - I am not sure what you mean by a 'floating hoop'. Perhaps you could attach a photo

[@fatcatfrankie8321]

Do you have any experience with French lamps that have ceramic bottoms, hand painted with roses and gold guiding?

[@susanscraftcabin]

Sorry I don't.

[@zsxfia676]

Thanks Susan!!! Lovely :)

[@karenmusa3052]

Wow so beautiful thanku Susan. So u did stitch the fabric onto the outer braces but not on the inside? Hope that makes sense 😁

[@susanscraftcabin]

Yes 😊

[@IUNGcarole]

Ok. Mais où trouve t'on la carcasse de l'abat jour avant de l'habiller de tissu ?

[@teenytinyredhead]

What a gorgeous lampshade with the black trimming! I do have a quick question if you see this. What kind of lining is the best to use if you want enough light to shine through but still want to finish the inside? I want a golden/beige lampshade but I don't really know what a good lining for it would be to have enough light come through. Thank you, your videos are wonderful.

[@susanscraftcabin]

I would use plain ivory fire retardant cotton.

[@isabellaferretti7279]

Such a stylish result! I have an original frame that had celluloid rather than fabric inthat really typical green shade of the 1930s, it was damaged so I removed it and am now inspired to restore it. Are you on Instagram?

[@susanscraftcabin]

Not on instagram but well done for restoring an original lampshade.

[@posture37]

Absolutely gorgeous. Your work is magnificent and inspiring! I'd love to make some shades using the same Art deco shape frame you are using here. Do you sell the frames or are there any UK stockists?

[@susanscraftcabin]

Sorry - have just seen this comment. The link to my frame supplier is under the video

[@gretchendugan1301]

can you supply sources for frames and fringes?

[@susanscraftcabin]

Gretchen there is a link on the video to the frame supplier

[@tamsynclark9200]

Hi there. Love what you do! Do you take commissions? I would be terrible at this!!!

[@susanscraftcabin]

Hi Tamsyn - yes I do take them from time to time. Send me an email - [e-mail]

[@valkyriesfolly]

Where does one get the unusually shaped wire frames?

[@susanscraftcabin]

If in the Uk there is a link under the videos

[@dinxyvalentine8883]

Charity shops and Scrap stores are a great way to get them - and more environmentally friendly

[@rosearthur1]

I'd also like to know where to source the frames in uk, please.

[@susanscraftcabin]

There's a link below the video

[@jackieanne123]

Hi there, where do you buy the frames from?

[@susanscraftcabin]

There's a link for the frame supplier in the details

[@chris-q7c4x]

Where can I purchase the repro frames

[@susanscraftcabin]

Home making Heaven in the UK - link below the videos.

[@dawnzumwalt460]

Where do you get the lamp shade frames?

[@susanscraftcabin]

The link is at the bottom of the video for UK supplier

[@terridavailus1809]

Where can I purchase lampshade frames?

[@susanscraftcabin]

There is a link to Homemaking Heaven - in the UK

[@samiamoonn]

Does anyone have an idea of how I can make my own lampshade without buying a frame? I know that sounds silly but if there is a way I’d appreciate it x

[@susanscraftcabin]

Go to a car boot sale or a charity shop if in the UK.

[@dirt.m0uth]

I love you Susan

[@susanscraftcabin]

Thank you for the love! x