How to Make a Reclaimed Shabby Chic Lamp Shade

I really enjoyed this project. It was quick, easy, and beautiful.

Materials :

One well made used lamp shade that is easily attachable to any lamp. (The project is more satisfying if the lamp shade starts out being super ugly)

Thin cotton fabric of choice (I used off-white muslin) The amount of fabric will vary with the size of the lampshade. I used approximately 2 yards for this lampshade which is 47 inches in diameter at it’s largest point.

Cut or rip fabric into squares. (I ripped 3 inch squares) The smaller the squares the “funkier” it will look because there will be more corners to stand out. If you make bigger squares it will have a softer look as the corners will droop a bit and not stand as erect.
Plug in glue gun.
Dab a dot of glue in the middle of one fabric square and then attach to lampshade. I started in the upper middle part of the shade and worked my way around always working next to the previously glued square.