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How to make lamp shades

Create bespoke decor for your home by learning how to make professionally finished drum lampshades
Rating: 4.7 out of 54.7 (51 ratings)
578 students
Created by Ruth McAllister
Last updated 11/2013
English
English [Auto]

What you'll learn

  • By the end of the course you will be able to make rolled-edge fabric covered drum lampshades
  • Learn techniques from a professional lampshade maker
  • Learn which fabrics to avoid when making lampshades
  • Learn how to decide on lampshade sizes
  • Learn how to make the very best of your fabric
  • Find out where to buy lampshade making supplies

Requirements

  • Lampshade making supplies can be purchased via http://www.quincylampshades.co.uk/product-category/supplies/
  • 0.5m of your favourite fabric - light to medium weight cottons are best to start with
  • Pencil
  • General purpose scissors
  • Fabric scissors (optional)
  • Ruler/fabric tape measure
  • Iron
  • Ironing board
  • Water spray

Description

Why settle for shop-bought lampshades that 'just do' when you can make lampshades that reflect your style and compliment your home at a fraction of the cost? In this 44-minute video, you'll learn a professional lampshade-maker's top tips for making your own beautiful and bespoke lampshades. By the end of this easygoing and step-by-step guide, you'll be ready to fill your home with lampshades you love, made by you!

Who this course is for:

  • Suitable for adults and children (14+)
  • No experience necessary
  • If you are creative and/or crafty or want to save money on bespoke home decor

Instructor

Ruth McAllister
Founder & professional lampshade maker at Quincy Lampshades
Ruth McAllister
  • 4.7 Instructor Rating
  • 51 Reviews
  • 578 Students
  • 1 Course

Quincy Lampshades was founded in 2011 by Ruth McAllister, who, inspired by the brilliance of modern quilting cottons, produces a range of bold and beautiful lampshades. Having discovered that her grandfather was once a lampshade-maker too, Ruth is determined to bring an end to beige and boring lampshades and bring colour, fun and individuality to home lighting at an affordable price.

Ruth is a well-respected teacher of lampshade-making in the UK. She supplies high street retailers and designer homeware businesses.

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