Diy scalloped lamp shade

The end result is unbelievably gorgeous

whimsical English cottage vibes ahead…

It looks like the real deal! Except it is no-sew and easy to create! I love the new interest in pleated shades. I remember going to the cute little cottage in Buckhead that housed Pierre Deux when I was in college and looking longingly at the pleated shades made with Provencal prints. (That dates me for sure!) They were pricey. The pleated shades we are seeing again are a bit pricey for me - as they should be because they are made with beautiful fabrics and are quite labor intensive. I…

This is as easy as it gets when it comes to a DIY lampshade. I re-covered one large and one small scallop bell lampshade. I used the same fabric and trim for both, but I put a black fringe onto the small one and a gold fringe onto the large one.

Easy light sewing or no-sew tutorial for a pleated lampshade with contrast bias tape trim

Let me show you how you can easily make different sized fluted lampshades in both cylindrical and tapered shapes.

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Custom lamp shades are a great addition to any room. Here is our affordable and easy DIY pleated lamp shade tutorial!

I failed a few times before I found a no-sew pleated lampshade method that works. Turns out there’s a reason why pleated lampshades come with such a hefty price tag. 😉 But, I’m saving you the trial and error. If you’ve been wanting to make one, I’ve got you covered. Pun intended. And no sewing […]