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Handsewn Lampshade Masterclass
Introducing the two projects
with CHLOE JONASON — Designer and soft furnishing expert specialising in vintage textiles and hand-crafted homewares.
Lesson 7 of 21
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Discover the two types of lampshades you’ll be learning how to make, as Chloe talks through their differences.
From the Lesson Workbook
Introducing the Two Projects
Throughout this course, we'll be making two variations of a hand sewn gathered lampshade.
The two lampshades we'll be making are similar in principle, but use a few different techniques and processes.
Gathered Lampshade
I would definitely recommend starting with this project, as it teaches you the fundamental techniques we'll be building on with the second project.
This lampshade has a gathered outer fabric with a pleated lining and a self bound trim.
The outer fabric is added first, then finished with the lining.
Gathered Lampshade with a Frilly Base
For the next lampshade project, the outer fabric is gathered, and this time incorporates a frilly trim at the base.
The process is also slightly different as the lining is added first, then the outer fabric is applied afterwards.
We will measure and prepare the fabric for both projects in the same way, and will do this together simultaneously.
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Your Instructor
Chloe Jonason
Designer and soft furnishing expert specialising in vintage textiles and hand-crafted homewares.
Chloe is a designer and textile artist, specialising in upholstery, soft-furnishings, vintage textiles and unique objects for the home. Chloe's fascination with the art of hand sewing was ignited at University when studying History of Art, after which she embarked on a career rooted in furniture and soft furnishing making. In 2015, she founded her eponymous design business - based out of her studio in the South Lincolnshire countryside - where she crafts bespoke homewares and handmade lampshades using colourful vintage fabrics and carefully curated textiles sourced from across the globe.
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