DIY: Pleated Lampshades (With Embroidered Surprises), Price range Version

For a protracted whereas I’ve been eyeing knife-pleated lampshades, wanting a few my very own. Then I noticed I might make one myself with a thrifted shades, a swath of cloth, and never a lot else. Whole price? About $12 a shade.

Right here’s how.

Pictures by Mel Walbridge for Remodelista.

Provides

Right here’s what you’ll want:

• Lampshade (I discovered a number of at Goodwill for $2 every; it’s okay in the event that they’re a little bit blemished.)
• Material, plain or patterned (a mid-weight cloth that isn’t too skinny but additionally folds effectively works finest; I used easy cotton.)
• Material scissors
• Needle and thread or cloth glue (I used Bish’s Unique Tear Mender, a US-made prompt adhesive; word that that is finest for darkish and patterned materials solely, as I realized it reveals by means of gentle materials after some time.)
• Non-compulsory: spray starch or home made starch (1 tablespoon flour combined with 1 cup chilly water) and paintbrush
• Yard stick or ruler
• Clip
• Straightener or garments iron

1. Measure the material.

2. Hem the sides.