Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Easiest slipcover ever!

Here is my super easy lamp slipcover I made , this will easily slip on and off for me to change when I feel I need some change, maybe a chenille one for the winter , who know's , I see more lamp slipcovers in my future.

I liked the back side of the fabric with its more subtle coloring.
This was such an easy slipcover to make , I simply traced a section of the lamps frame and then made myself a pattern by adding a half inch seam allowance, I than cut out 6 sections of fabric , I then centered and pinned the pieces to the lamp shade all the way around each section then I pinned the seams together to create a snug fit cover ,I then removed the fabric and sewed it with my sewing machine , trimmed the seams and trimmed the edged with my scalloped sheers and slipped it onto the lamp , easy peasy.


17 comments:

www.MaisonStGermain.com said...

AWSOME! Thank you for the directions - you're the best:)
~Debra
Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens

Cottage Dreamers said...

This is a good idea! I have a couple of lamp shades that I've been wanting to make over but haven't because I'm afraid I'll just ruin them and have to buy new ones. I'll have to try this.
☺ Celeste

beachy chic said...

This is so inspiring, Chris! I have never heard of a lamp slipcover before.. so thank you for the introduction! :)) I may have to try this with burlap.. note to self: look for old lamps at GW now. ;)) Have a nice week!
XO-Lara

Elyse said...

very fun!

xo
elyse

fairmaiden said...

This is so shabby chic-ish. I really love that pattern...it is from a chair you did, right? So pretty. It would look perfect in my cottage.

Angela said...

I love it!! The wrong side is definitely the right side!

Ann said...

How incredibly smart of you! I am still nursing burned fingertips from my lampshade makeover/mishap! I'm doing it your way next time!

sue said...

adorable!

ellie said...

I love it...I'll pay you to make me one..I have a lamp base like yours...and I bought a shade but I don't like the pattern and I'm so in love with the wrong side of the pattern on yours always have since you did your chair...muy bien...

SweDaisy said...

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SweDaisy said...

Great work!

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tales from an oc cottage said...

LOVE THIS!!!!

m ^..^

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...

This looks so pretty! I've found myself using the back of the fabric many times and I like the softer look. This is a great project!

Danielle said...

Wow, I love this slip cover idea for lamps...and love the material you have done this one in. Take care, Danielle x

redefiningdecor said...

What a great idea! I am totally intrigued the the table/cabinet(?) you have the lamp sitting on. Do you have any other pictures of that?

Pink and Polka Dot said...

love this idea of slipping your lampshade! i featured you today!

Bayside Moments said...

A fabulous idea. Thanks for sharing it.
Pam