Of all the variety of lighting fixtures, floor lamps can be called the most comfortable and “homely”. They play an essential role in creating the atmosphere in the room and organizing the space of the interior. And what interesting lampshades you can make for a floor lamp with your own hands!
Variety of lampshades
Their range is very wide and different in purpose, size, shape. According to the type of material used for the manufacture of the material, the following lampshades are distinguished:
- Knitted. Such lampshades add a certain rustic charm to the interior. You can take a knitting pattern in a magazine or come up with it yourself if you are a professional in this matter. Choose a loose knit, as patterns are best taken with holes through which light will pass.
- Wooden. This type is suitable for decorating a sauna. You can make such lampshades for a floor lamp with your own hands from wooden planks, battens.
- Fabric. The products are quite interesting. To make such a lampshade, you need a frame that can be covered with fabricor wrap in narrow strips.
How to sew a lampshade on a floor lamp
All it takes to create a lampshade is an idea, material and patience. First, let's look at how to make a fabric lampshade. First of all, choose what material you want to sew. Suitable silk, linen, taffeta, cotton. Don't forget about the color of matter. It should be combined with the decor of the room (furniture upholstery, curtains, carpets). Although this is not essential.
So, you have chosen the fabric and decided on the color scheme. Get another new lampshade and prepare a glue gun, clothespins, centimeter, crayon, pattern paper, a simple pencil, scissors for work. Now take your measurements for the pattern. Measure the top and bottom circumferences of the lampshade and the sides. Add a few inches for seams and hemlines. Connect the lines. Cut out.
Lay out the pattern on the fabric and circle with chalk. Cut out carefully. Apply glue with a gun in a small amount to the fabric, and then to the lampshade. Now wrap the fabric around the frame and gently straighten it with your fingers. Everything is ready!
Today, do-it-yourself lampshades for a floor lamp are valued no less than factory ones. The guests of your house will notice and appreciate such a piece of your decor. But it is not necessary to buy a new lampshade. If you have an old one, then you can simply restore it. To learn how to update a floor lamp shade, read the following master class. You will understand how you can transform a lighting fixture with the help of ordinary materials and accessories.
How to upgrade an old light fixture
You will need:
- pencil;
- fabric (your choice);
- scissors;
- floor lamp with lampshade;
- satin ribbon;
- large sheet (newspaper);
- several pieces of pins;
- spray glue (or regular fabric glue).
First, disconnect the wire. Remove the old lampshade from the floor lamp. Leave only the base. Lay the frame on its side on a large sheet. Outline the top and bottom edges with a simple pencil, rolling over the paper. Connect both lines. Cut out the pattern, do not forget to add one centimeter on each side.
Next, pin the paper pattern to the fabric with pins, carefully, slowly, cut it out along the office.
Spray the underside of the fabric with spray glue (you can use fabric glue diluted with water, apply it with a brush). Then place the base on the fabric and roll slowly, pressing and smoothing towards the edges. Cut off excess fabric.
Now finish the top and bottom edges. Tape them with ribbon, fringe or braid. When the glue dries, insert the lampshade into the floor lamp and turn on the light. You can decorate the product with buttons, appliqués and whatever your imagination desires.
If you have an unwanted chunky knit wool sweater at home, use it to renew your lampshade. Cut a rectangle out of it (depending on the size of the frame). Cover the frame with them, securing with pins. Bend the edges under the rim of the lampshade. Secure with heat gun.
Next, your attention will bethere are several options for lampshades that you can knit yourself.
How to crochet
This lamp will update your interior and will be a great night light in your bedroom. You will need:
- lampshade frame;
- two skeins of wool (various colors available);
- hook 3;
- scissors.
The diameter of the lampshade is 26 centimeters. Cast on a chain of 52 stitches. Then connect into a ring. Continue knitting according to the scheme in rows:
First: Cast on double crochets (CH).
Second: CH, five air loops (VP).
Third: four SNs, one VP.
Fourth: two single crochet (SB), six ch.
Fifth: three CHs, eight VPs.
Sixth to eleventh: three Sat, ten VP.
Twelfth to thirteenth: four CHs, five VPs.
Fourteenth: five SN, VP and SN each.
Knit the entire last row to SB. Close all loops. The knitted lampshade for the floor lamp is ready. It can be improved, transformed and supplemented with various accessories. Show your creative imagination.
How to make a lampshade for a floor lamp from napkins
To make it, you need to stock up on lace napkins, glue and a base. If you don't have a frame, you can make your own. Inflate the balloon to the correct size. If everything you need is prepared, then proceed. Soak the napkins well with PVA glue and immediately glue the ball over. In the place where the light bulb will be inserted, leave a smallspace. When the workpiece is dry, pierce the ball with a needle and remove the remnants. It turned out such an original decor element.
This floor lamp will fit perfectly into the vintage style of the room.
If you don't have extra openwork napkins, then just below, read the master class on how to knit them.
How to tie a napkin
You will need hook number 1 and acrylic yarn. The napkin should be rounded. So, dial twelve VP. Connect in a ring. Tie it with single crochets. In the second row, dial three loops for lifting and knit air loops to the end. Next, make three VPs, four CHs above the columns of the previous row. Repeat until the end of the chain.
The next row for beginners will be difficult, be careful (alternate the indicated loops in all rows). We knit five VP and eight CH. In the next row, dial nine VP and 10 CH. Next, knit a row of eleven VPs and four CHs. Proceed to complete the knitting of the napkin. Knit five VPs, fifteen CHs in the VP of the previous row. When you finish knitting, wet the napkin and stretch it. Leave it to dry like this. You can starch the napkins to keep their shape better.
Do-it-yourself lampshades for a floor lamp can be knitted, crocheted, sewn from fabric or woven using macrame technique. Creating a new accessory is a great way to freshen up your home.
Success in your work!
