Chloe Jonason

From her studio in the South Lincolnshire countryside, Chloe Jonason crafts bespoke lampshades and home pieces from colourful vintage fabrics and curated textiles sourced around the world. Her fascination with hand sewing began at university while she was reading History of Art, and she founded her eponymous design business in 2015 after a decade making furniture and soft furnishings.

Designer and soft furnishing expert specialising in vintage textiles and hand-crafted homewares.

Course

Handsewn Lampshade Masterclass

Master the art of handsewn lampshade making in Chloe Jonason's online masterclass. In this comprehensive course, you'll learn how to create two exquisite styles of sewn lampshades. Through detailed step-by-step demonstrations, discover the essential sewing techniques needed to achieve a professional finish. Learn how to elevate your designs with embellishments and finishing touches, such as trims and fringing, that will add a touch of luxury to your creations. Chloe will also share her trusted sources for essential tools and materials, teaching you how to choose the perfect fabric for your project, as well as her expert tips for pairing the right size and style of shade with the right base. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewer, this course will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you need to create stunning, personalised lampshades of your own.

21 Lessons

Included with membership

Lesson plan — 21 lessons

01 Introduction

01 Meet Chloe

02 Materials and Preparation

02 Essential toolkit
03 Different types of lampshades
04 Choosing your fabrics
05 Choosing your trim
06 Basic sewing techniques and materials

03 Getting Started

07 Introducing the two projects
08 Calculating how much fabric you’ll need
09 Measuring and cutting the lining fabric
10 Measuring and cutting the outer fabric
11 Gathering the fabric with a sewing machine
12 Gathering the fabric by hand
13 Preparing your lampshade

04 Project 1

14 A gathered lampshade with velvet trim - Attaching the outer fabric to the frame
15 A gathered lampshade with velvet trim - Attaching the lining
16 A gathered lampshade with velvet trim - Attaching the trim

05 Project 2

17 A gathered lampshade with a frilly bottom - Attaching the lining to the frame
18 A gathered lampshade with a frilly bottom - Attaching the outer fabric
19 A gathered lampshade with a frilly bottom - Creating your own trim
20 A gathered lampshade with a frilly bottom - Attaching the self made trims

06 Summary

21 A farewell from Chloe

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