Since I bought my daughter's bedding, I have been thinking of buying the lamp that matches it, but couldn't bring myself to spend the money. So lately I have been sorting through her clothes to weed out what she's outgrown, and I found this cute dress that's too little for her.
I decided to try and use the material to fancy up her current lampshade.
It was just a plain hot pink color, and definitely needed some jazzing up. I got my inspiration from a couch pillow that has these fabric "flower looking" decorations on it.
So I used a wide mouth jar lid to trace, and them cut circles out of the dress.
Then I took a needle and thread and weaved it in and out up the "middle" and pulled it tight, wrapped it around and tied it off.
After making a bunch in several colors, I glued them around the bottom of the lamp shade for a feminine frilly look. I didn't bunch them as closely as the ones on the pillow because I liked the "bow" effect I was getting.
I glued the belt around the top for some finishing detail.
I was excited to be able to use the dress to make her lamp shade prettier, and I still have enough material left over for another project!
Margo says
I didn't hem around the edges as I am all about easy, plus I haven't learned how to thread my sewing machine yet. 🙁
The lamp shade won't get handled a lot, so I'm not concerned about fraying, plus by the time it does fray, she will want something different for her room decor.
A Renaissance Woman says
Adorable! I have a milk glass lamp which has a lamp that would be wonderful on. Did you hem around the edges of the fabric circles?
Carrie says
So Cute! Amazing results...yet so simple. GREAT JOB!!
Comeca Jones says
How pretty!
PitterAndGlink says
What an awesome re-purpose of a dress! 🙂
Shabby chic Sandy says
That is adorable! Thanks for sharing such an adorable idea!
Stuff and Nonsense says
very cute
and simple idea
for gussying up
your daughter's lampshade
i'm sure she loved it!
thank for sharing at fridays unfolded!
alison
Livin' In Duckville says
Cute!!
Karen says
That is just so darling! I love her bedspread as well!! I would love you to join my little link party Friday Frolic! It is new and needs some love.
http://karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com/2011/11/friday-frolic_11.html
Thanks!
Mommy LaDy Club says
So clever! What a great job! I found you on Stir Stitch and Straighten. I really like all of your linking parties listed. What a great resource...thanks!
Courtney
Spilled Milkshake says
This is adorable! I am so envious of your creativity!
New follower from Stir, Stitch, and Straighten =)
Kim@todayismysome-day says
Great job! I have started repurposing old clothes around here too! I just made a dressing room "curtain" for my daughters dollhouse using a baby outfit that was still hanging around the attic. She's six years old now! Those little girl clothes have such cute fabrics, why not use them?
Kim
http://www.todayismysome-day.blogspot.com
Rachel says
What a great idea! The lamp turned out so cute. I love upgrades that don't cost anything.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Lori says
That is adorable...now I wish I had paid more attention to all the old donated clothing. I do have another question too...How did you get your party links in a list and sooo organized. This would be a great submission for all of us new bloggers. Keep up the good work, Lori
Judy says
What a pretty lampshade. I love the idea of using clothing for projects like this. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.
DIY Addict says
Soo adorable! I love it.
Jenna says
This is so cute! Thanks for sharing! I have a giveaway going on over at my blog.. you should come check it out!
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Just Jaime says
I LOVE IT! Looks great!
Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva says
That is 'sew' cute! Love the way it fancies the edge without covering the whole lamp.
~Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva
SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says
Hi! I pinned this on Pinterest, posted on fb, tweeted on Twitter and stumbled on Stumble Upon. Thanks for linking up at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop 🙂
Mom4Real says
Absolutely adorable! My Kate would love to make this! Definitely going to add this to our list of things to make!
Jessica @ http://www.mom4realky.blogspot.com
WhyCuzICan says
Very cute lampshade and suits her room really well!
Peeking around your site; I was just over at your As Seen On TV review that I spotted at a linky party!
Smiles,
Suzanne in NW IL