recovering chandelier shades

i have been working on a few 

projects for 

the pink + navy nursery.

here is one i thought y'all 

might enjoy 

tackling in your home!

i chose a fun print and contrasting trim, but this

technique could work equally well with a simple, 

textured fabric with a matching trim for a dining room.

we ordered a very affordable chandelier, 

and it came with these plain, white pleated shades.

*yawn*

the first step was to remove the binding on the top

and bottom of the shade.

next, i made a template onto wrapping paper

by rolling the shade and tracing as i went.

then, i cut out the template, and traced it

onto my fabric.

(recognize that wrapping paper?)

then, i cut out the fabric,

and sprayed the back with spray adhesive.

next, i placed the fabric on the shade and

trimmed of the excess.

i also used a fabric glue on the seams

for more durability.

(ps--try not to get marker on your shade as

you trace you template--oopsie!)

next, i used my glue gun to attach

bias tape to the top and bottom of the shade.

and then i attached the pom fringe on the bottom.

and here is the finished shade!

i love the way they turned out.

here is a peek at the 

shades on the chandelier.

the  room should be finished in the next week.

stay tuned for the pictures!
i'm linking to:
the inspired room
remodeliaholic
poppies at play
fireflies and jellybeans