How to Make a Sweater Lamp!
Hi, I'm Amber Oliver! I hope if you enjoy this project you'll also stop by my blog!
Did you pull out your winter clothes and find a sweater that doesn't fit? Or maybe it has a hole in it and can't be donated? How about using it to make some cozy home decor! One fun idea is to make a sweater lamp with your old sweater.
Start with a blank lampshade - or one you are tired of! I found this one at a thrift store and it was damage so I knew it'd be perfect for this project!
I also found a fun sweater for 2 bucks!
I measured around the lampshade and cut so it was wide enough to cover the whole thing. I used a small sweater so it fit nice and snug right over the lampshade. I then glued it in place along the edges!
This is a super simple, quick, and fun project to bring a little coziness into your home this winter! I hope this project inspires you to upcycle an old sweater into home decor! If you'd like to see other creative upcycling ideas, please visit my upcycle archives!
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I did try this and my shades went from cheap drab to fab. It was fast, easy and inexpensive as I had a new sweater I didn't like after I brought it home, it worked out beautifully. If you do not use glue you can change it up for different seasons.
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Super cute idea! Now I have to go find a sweater
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Did you keep the sleeves on or cut them off? Hoe did you hide them?
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Why glue? If you want seasonal it should be snug enough to stay put how many times do you move a lamp or a shade. Turn on & adjust if needed. Nice winter idea but not year round