Vintage linen lampshade skirt

I absolutely LOVE the company called Soft Surroundings . . .

If I had lots of money to spend, this is where I'd shop!

Any-hoo, today my cute mom (who just happens to live right across

the street) came in and plopped this adorable picture
down on my kitchen table. . .

It's called a Vintage Linen Lampshade Skirt. . .

made by Soft Surroundings.

Is that not the cutest thing EVER!?

It just cinches up with a silk ribbon to fit on any lampshade. . .genius!

I took a look at the boring little lamp on my side table,

and decided to give it a try. . .

Rummaging through my scrap pieces, I came across this vintage

pattern that would match my living room perfectly.

After pulling a quick iron over it, I clumsily hemmed the seam and

inserted some white tulle, since I didn't have any silk ribbon. . .

Pulling the tulle nice and snug naturally created

a pretty little ruffle. . .not bad for fifteen minutes!

Now I know my lampshade skirt isn't nearly as darling and flowy

as theirs. . .but hey, give me a break. . .I'm NOT a seamstress!

Just think of the possibilities though. . .

french linens,

burlap,

plaids,

paisleys,

silk,

cottons.

Here is my second attempt with another lamp. . .

before . .

 
and after. . .

This one was SUPER easy actually. . . I just snipped and "tore" the

linen, cut little slits one inch apart, and wove a 2" linen

strip in and out. . .tying a bow in front!

...which means NO SEWING!!

I would LOVE to see YOUR lampshade cover ideas!

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