How to Recover a Lamp Shade with Fabric

[@BayouMoon13]

I covered a lamp shade using these instructions and am amazed at how wonderful it looks. I never expected something so nice looking!! I am thrilled!!

[@maritzamelendez5527]

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[@mrich9654]

Makes it look so easy.

[@novembermiss]

Very well done! This really spelled out each step for anyone who's a beginner at this project! I'm going to try it! Thank you!

[@SailriteDIY]

You are welcome!

[@NONE_YA]

Great video. Exactly what I was searching for. Directions are so specific. Thank you!

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[@angela-sanders]

I just bought some fabric from you that I used for curtains to cover a new lamp shade in same room. Mine is much simpler as it is a barrel lamp shade but this gives me the confidence to do it. Love your products and your videos have helped me a lot over the years.

[@53ludovic]

Great video!Thanks!Even if I don't understand english perfectly, I had seen perfectly how to make it.MERCI BEAUCOUP!

[@valeriesaldana5687]

I'm encouraged to DIY my lampshade. Great instructions.

[@floridasusan5345]

I followed these instructions to the letter and my lampshade turned out great! Almost opted for a cheaper adhesive spray...so glad I spent the $$$ on the 3M Super 77 spray because I had to roll the lampshade several times to get it on right. Thanks for the great video.

[@svetanzrus]

I did this, it was easy peasy! Thank you for the tutorial

[@margaretnorris8066]

Perfect job Sara.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

This is so helpful. We searched and searched for the tiny lampshade that is on the sconce light near the companionway on our boat. It took forever driving around to different stores to find this weird tiny size. Now years later it is getting stained and gross after living aboard that whole time but we no longer have a car to shop around for a suitable replacement. Now we can recover the old one with the help of this handy tutorial, and use some spare matching boat fabric as well. Thanks Sailrite! The only downside is for this project we can't use our brand new Ultrafeed LSZ-1 sewing machine which we just bought from you at the Annapolis boat show. We do have plenty of other projects where it will be used.

[@sm3296]

Very helpful, I almost ordered two new shades and then this popped up, so glad I can refinish myself.

[@dianarudman5171]

extremely helpful and now you don't have to find someone to give you ideas, its made so easy, thank you

[@marlonbraccia8767]

Nice job, Nikki! Easy to follow and understand. Seems doable!

[@helenangus1675]

Thank you for sharing. It is very good step by step instructions.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm really happy to hear that the instructions were helpful to you.

[@rostycosy]

Just what I was looking for 😀 ... Thank you 🙏🏻

[@SailriteDIY]

I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@mohegyptain149]

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[@chytrim901]

This is perfect for making lamp shade pattern. I had just put fabric over lamp and was going to cut it but this is so much better.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks....

[@heatherknutson9159]

Thank you so very much for helping me out

[@heatherknutson9159]

People don’t appreciate old things anymore they just throw things away and buy something new. But they don’t know the quality of the old thing. People want to live to fast now and have poor quality things. And they don’t last.

[@suemcgoun2047]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@cathymackay5534]

Very useful! Thank you. Greetings from England xx

[@tamiz8895]

This was great, very understandable and clear instruction.

[@katg6274]

Very Helpful🤗 Thank You, God Bless🕊️

[@marvineblackburn7846]

Thanks so much! Getting ready to recover a lamp shade and this was so helpful!!

[@mymartykins23]

Super helpful but I’d recommend starting about an inch above the corner when creating the pattern. I had to redo mine because of the extra inch needed when fold the fabric above and under the shade.

[@DanSwanson2070]

Easy skill to have, and cost effective, considering the price of lampshades (which are insane).

[@dodiehorton5355]

A video showing how to recover a lampshade when you only have a wire frame and no exisiting (plain white) shade to use as a base would be helpful

[@SailriteDIY]

Great suggestion. I will add it to my long list of future videos. Thanks!!!

[@earljmaui_boy2546]

@@SailriteDIY It would appear to me that IF it is not in two pieces, one could roll the frame over the paper as shown. I do think Dodie is speaking of two rings completely detached from fabric... I would hot glue them together using some balsa wood, thin lath of any sort, or anything that can be cut to the desired length... which represents the final height of the lampshade. It doesn't have to be strong, just sturdy enough to draw a single pattern (roll over its circumference twice... yes?). (I'm not sure of your desire to have hot glue guns around your tables and fabrics... ... 𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐠𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩... under the shade tarps ... (wink)) Just make three pieces and attach them equidistant around the rings as temporary ribs. (Remove them before assembly and attach one ring at a time...) * * * Then proceed as described in the video. * * * Until that time. . .

[@patriciahogg5763]

Excellent!! Thanks! 👏👏👏

[@72BMR]

I would have ironed the side fold before the spraying, and that would have allowed for easy crisp fold

[@HomeandSanctuary]

I said the same thing to myself as she was doing it (also would have pressed out that crease in the fabric that may or may not have smoothed completely out when pressed to the adhesive). I’m just a stickler like that 😂. Great tutorial, though! It was exactly what I was searching for.

[@cromerbeach]

Great idea I love recycling stuff

[@miledysdatena9865]

Thanks for sharing this video.

[@mzann7415]

Beautiful!!!!

[@dirtfishingnewfoundland4353]

best video ever excellent info thanks !

[@SecretGardenOwl]

Thanks Sarah

[@IsobellConsevage]

thank you for the pattern 👍

[@SailriteDIY]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mhyatt8696]

Thanks so much, really loved it.

[@helenaneumann1872]

Splendid! Best video...

[@koisarduy]

Nice and simple, Excellent!

[@stephenlutchman2101]

Good teacher

[@jofitsell1501]

To avoid the spray glue, I used Golden's GAC 400, rolled it on with a paint roller and it worked great and much safer.

[@fumero2020]

Good explanation thank you

[@SailriteDIY]

You are welcome

[@chuckyee39]

Good video. Thanks. I bought a lamp but the lamp shade color was not exactly the one I saw on internet. So I may try to cover it with fabric of my color choice.

[@2618winslow]

Very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@calsavestheworld]

The spray adhesive costs the same as a new lamp.

[@irenedavo3768]

Beautiful

[@lisalee-lee235]

Awesome, helpful video! Thanks much!!

[@kathygilbert1970]

I wonder if the glue goes tacky or comes unstuck around the edges once the heat of the bulb has been on a while? It's a very helpful video, though. Thank you.

[@khaledal-habib777]

thank you

[@mikeash7428]

Nice demo. thanks. I've got just the lampshade to try it on.

[@SailriteDIY]

Great! I hope it comes out nice.

[@AAAmoony]

Great video!

[@vicievee1095]

WOW!! Thank you so much!!

[@SailriteDIY]

Your welcome!

[@johnitaroberts-huff1458]

Hi Nikki, I was watching your tutorial for making a lamp shade. I was saying why not just use a tape measure , but I see how the shade has a curve. Thanks for the tutorial, I will be make changes to my lamp with matching drapes Thank you so much :) :) :)

[@judyharris4116]

I covered some lampshades with legs cut from leggings. Just added some braid around top and bottom. They look great

[@donnaleeah5075]

​@@judyharris4116 that's a neat idea! I have specific material for the one I'm doing now, but will let others know if your idea.

[@rubyokosi6946]

Too cute❤

[@grumbella]

Beautiful!

[@chefellenbryant1728]

GOOD JOB!

[@LCPederson]

Very good instructive video.

[@a.jacinda9223]

Great video

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!

[@danielachiloiro1183]

Hey there! My question is just about the adhesive spray- it says it's extremely flammable but in your experience has it been alright for lamp heat? I'm assuming so but just want to double check and know if you had anything else to mention about it. Thank you!

[@SailriteDIY]

It is very flammable when it is freshly applied, but when it dries completely the solvents evaporate and it is very heat resistant after drying.

[@danielachiloiro1183]

@@SailriteDIY thanks for responding so quickly! Awesome

[@brendamann6106]

Could iron the folds so easier to put over the frame.

[@dulceangel191]

Nice. But I thought you were going to remove the original fabric and apply a new one (let"s say the original one is torn or worn out). How do we do that?

[@polymathatlarge8596]

Exactly what I was thinking.

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[@nandspeartree7263]

Great video, did a great job.👍

[@counciousstream]

I'm a minute 30 in and I'm like ok this is going to be 5% knowing how to do it and 95% skill. I can already see where tracing a pattern is going to be my first major hurdle.

[@Daisytoo]

Thank you!

[@ilragazzodellaviagluck7000]

Felicidades, buen video

[@clincg]

Love it

[@Justaz]

Great video. Can't wait to give this a try.

[@Big-lz7li]

OMG - Sarah - did you go to SMC? i see your ring --- doing things!!! great video. thanks for the info!!!

[@randigerber1926]

Store-bought lampshades have a different kind of bottom and bottom hem than you show here. They have a slightly protrusion on the inside, and the edge of the fabric is tucked into it for a neat finish. How is that done?

[@SailriteDIY]

Not by hand, that is done using machines to bond the edges with glue or RF welding.

[@janellelundy4078]

Any particular fabric? Obviously stretchy is a bad idea, but does it have to be thick? Also, if it's a drum shade, I shouldn't need to make the pattern - just measure the height and length, right?

[@SailriteDIY]

As long as the fabric you pick does not allow the spray glue to bleed through the fabric it should work fine. Yes, you are correct.

[@RizikiBangene]

We can only use cotton fabrics right?

[@Justmeandmythoughts55]

Anyone know any videos on how to re-cover or re fabric RECTANGLE lamp shades????

[@wolfc8755]

Do exactly the same thing as shown in the video but mark all the corners on the pattern and then on the cloth. Then snip straight into the seam allowance of the cloth at each marked corner (only cut as deep as the fold will be) to make it easier to fold the cloth over into the inside of the lamp shade when applying it.

[@eevagirl]

Lovely thanks!

[@KariIsSoVery]

great video. thank you.

[@SailriteDIY]

+Kari Dunmars Glad you liked it.

[@theblisimogroup]

great video!

[@futuregirl244]

Thank you! Great video..I just need to go get started lol x

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@marianmcoy7816]

How does this work with a stripe?

[@robertlaytham2241]

Can anyone recommend an alternative to the spray adhesive? I live on an island (Madeira) and people won't ship aerosols because of the explosion risk in unpressurized cargo planes. I've looked everywhere on the island for the 3M 77 - no luck - hardly any 3M products stocked on the island - I looked for UHU spray as an alternative - no luck. I've tried different suppiers on Amazon but they will not ship. Could I use white PVA glue? I have the fabric AND the lampshades but don't want to risk spoiling either by using unsuitable glue. Thanks in advance.

[@vaneskaz2326]

another great video ! love all of your video such great information.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for the positive comments about our videos!!!

[@manjunathpai1896]

Good.

[@codymingin]

Loved it!

[@Bettebet79]

Love this video. I have a fabric pleated 6t x 8h x18b shade. The inside plastic is all cracked. Any ideas on a fixing or covering that ?

[@donnaleeah5075]

Id paint it. Not many will look inside. One could though do as the video shows doing the inside first.

[@icecookie786]

What kind of fabric ? Is it 100 percent cotton?

[@studioDundrum]

I'm wondering about how to make the fabric fire retardant?

[@thefabricexchange]

thumbs up to this video

[@cathyminich9722]

Great video. I am going to try this. Do you think I could use outdoor fabric or would it not adhere?

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, I have used outdoor fabric and glued it and it works.

[@myfaithlove9393]

What kind of paper

[@chareve1958]

Can't wait!

[@SailriteDIY]

Awesome!

[@christinep.]

This was great, but how would you handle a lamp shade that isn't circular??

[@SailriteDIY]

We have not yet done one that is not circular, we will add it to our video list to be done in the future.

[@KarinOll]

Great!

[@susanac5869]

OMG!😍

[@annaharris9542]

going to try this! trying to make a mickey mouse clubhouse room and finding stuff is expensive for his room so i have resorted to trying to make my own stuff!!

[@JacK-qn4zh]

Can you just spray the lamp shade then roll fabric on?

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, I believe that could be done.

[@irenedavo3768]

Wow!

[@user-lk1qx7gb5o]

Can I use thin, multiple velcro strips instead of the spray?

[@SailriteDIY]

I have not tried that, it might work. Let us know if it does or does not.

[@observer1033]

What is the longevity of the adhesive to the fabric?..I would hate to sell a hand made product to have it fall apart after a few years.

[@SailriteDIY]

+mandy If glued well it should last years without failure.

[@carolinetierney6573]

Living with demensha

[@nataliedodson5470]

Yo Nikki! What fabric material were you using in this video? Do you think a regular cotton blend would work just fine?

[@SailriteDIY]

Hi Natalie, We used a Waverly 676313 Seeing Spots Wasabi Fabric which is a 100% Cotton fabric. Yes a cotton blend would work great! Details regarding the fabric we used are found here: www.sailrite.com/Waverly-676313-Seeing-Spots-Wasabi-54-Fabric

[@stacythomas7162]

Making it wayyyy too complicated. Just measure the lamp shape wth a measuring tape and put on wth spray adhesive.

[@gazzerbot385]

Did she spray the paper with adhesive in the beginning? How did the paper stay stuck to the lampshade when making the pattern?

[@isabellefeyfant7577]

Thank you for this well explained video. I would like to add ruban but the ruban won't stick. I used fabric fusion. Not working Do you have any tips? thank you

[@SailriteDIY]

Some fabrics have a coating on them not allowing glues to stick. Always test a fabric to be sure it works before using. Sometimes the fabric can be washed which will remove some of the protective coating (but always follow the manufactures directions for washing).

[@earljmaui_boy2546]

* * * @@SailriteDIY How about some of your double-sided sticky tape...? Oh yeah... 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐞... LOL That would work yes...? OR maybe not... which is why I'm asking... (wink) * * * Until that time. . .

[@ReggieTime]

Nice❤