DIY Burlap Lampshade

A couple of weeks ago, some friends of mine hosted an End of the World party on December 21^st.  While there, I admired their burlap pendant lamps that were hanging from the ceiling.  When I asked, I found out the pendants were from World Market.  World Market is one of my favorite stores, but the pendant lamps were a little out of my price range.  So, I decided I would try to make my own.  The verdict? Success!

DIY Burlap Lampshades

I already had some burlap from a previous project, so I used that.  I picked up some lampshades from Hobby Lobby and some adhesive spray.

The lampshades came with a pattern (score!) so it was super easy to cut the burlap and attach it to the shade. 

The materials needed:

Burlap (at least a yard per shade)

Adhesive spray

Scissors

Lampshades

Paper clips (optional)

Clothing measuring tape (if needed)

Step 1: Cut out the burlap.

As I mentioned, the lamps came with a pattern, so it made the cutting easy.  I added about an inch around so I could fold over.  If your lampshade did not come with a pattern, no worries.  Just measure with some clothing tape.

Step 2: Apply Adhesive spray

I would recommend wearing latex gloves during this step, for you are guaranteed to get it on your hands.  It was a little annoying to get off my fingers.

Anyway, apply generously around the lampshade’s exterior

Step 3: Attach burlap

Attach and smooth out as you go around.  Remember to leave a little overlap above and below the lampshade so you can fold it over.  When you get to the end, you can either fold it over or leave as is.

Step 4: Fold over top

Spray at the top and fold over burlap.  Repeat at the bottom as well.  I used some paperclips in the area where it puckered a little. Let it dry for about an hour.

And Voila!

I can’t wait to put these up in my dining room!