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Aug 284 min read

Lampshade Style Guide – Tall Cone Lampshades

Want to find out more and learn to make a Tall Cone Lampshade? Our Lampshade Style Guide answers your questions!

Apr 235 min read

Tips for Pattern Matching Fabric on Large Lampshades

Making oversized DIY lampshades is a fantastic way of adding statement lighting to your home, or for professional lampshade makers, a way...

Sep 27, 20225 min read

Tips and fixes to help prevent and resolve Lampshade Seam Issues

Once in a while, you may experience an issue with your lampshade seam. It could be due to the type or thickness of the fabric you’re...

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Aug 30, 20223 min read

Lampshade Style Guide - Paper Lampshades

While fabric is an excellent covering for making lampshades, the possibilities of using paper are endless, whether you're starting with a...

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May 17, 20225 min read

Soft Shade Making Series: Making a soft shade cover from a pattern

Making a well-fitting outer cover for your soft shade is critical to achieving an eye-catching and considered lampshade and today, we...

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Apr 26, 20227 min read

Tips and tricks to achieve a professionally tucked in lampshade edge

Tucking in your fabric seam allowance is the final stage of making your Lampshade Making Kit, which gives your shade a wonderful and...

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Apr 14, 20227 min read

Soft Shade Making Series - How to Make a Pattern

With the preparations for making a traditional soft shade covered in our Soft Shade Making Series, it’s time to talk patterns! Making an...

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Mar 8, 20224 min read

Lampshade Style Guide - Empire Lampshades

Welcome to our new Lampshade Style Guide! In our new monthly series, we’ll be looking at one particular style of lampshade and each month...

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Dec 14, 20213 min read

Lampshade Inspiration - Different Shade Shapes

As fond as we are of the super versatile drum lampshades, that are seen everywhere from our homes to hotels to the high street,...