How creative! I love how antique it looks.

I love it but not the rosette perhaps you could sew a row of pearls all around the top not white but ivory .

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very pretty

The rosette isn't attached yet, I need some embellishment on the top but not sure what will work. I made the rosette out of an old silk skirt I bought just for the fabric and it is ivory. I wanted something old on these lamps, in keeping with the look of the lamps themselves. All the new shades just look too new Lol! The other lampshade was too short, you could see part of the lamp parts underneath. It is so hard to find the right size shade. I will look for a different harp.

I didn't want the lamp to look like a wedding dress, I will check out the pearl idea, thanks for your input:)

You could dye the rosette with tea to try to match the color of the lace.

Great idea!

I think the lampshade looks lovely and is a great idea....hipoldlady

Instead of the rose, you could try edging the top with copper-coloured, velvet ribbon. That might balance the very feminine lace with the masculine feel of the base, as well as bringing in the colour-tone of the base and the wall sconce behind it.

-- My mom did this to her shades - the frosting on the cake was always a large, pastel. slik flower with velvet ribbons seeming to hold the flower in place. She would change these out from time to time and for holidays. S-o-o-o her!

botanicallampshades.com gives you another idea

Very creative, but remove the rosette

Woow soo nice and elegant

I like the ribbon idea unless pearls are a must have. I thank you for your creativity...I have two alabaster base lamps that need shades but the size is so hard to find. I have MANY old lace curtains/tablecloths...I will strip the frames, reline with poly lining and decide which lacy item to 'repurpose'!!! THANKS....

very nice

I love it! You did a great job!

If you cannot find the right size harp, you can get an extender that screws on to the top of your existing harp. The bottom of your shade should come to the bottom of the lamp socket.

I love your choise!!

Wow! Thanks everybody! I had no idea I would get so many responses, I wasn't sure about the rosette, this is the first lampshade I have ever made. I know what look I'm going for, but just can't get it right. I want an old/antique lace/shabby/steampunk type of look to these lamps! I am going to tea stain the rosette to see if that looks better. I am also going to the flea market tomorrow to see if I can find an old brooch with rhinestones on it, I just stuck this one on for the picture, don't want pearls:) Thanks for all your suggestions, I do love the idea of the bronze ribbon:) I'll keep ya posted. You must know that I don't shop in conventional furniture shops, I love one-of-a-kind stuff and I usually make everything myself, to achieve the look I want:)

Very pretty restoredtreasure ! Should be in " Romantic Homes " magazine. You should send them a picture of your beautiful creation.

You might wrap the struts with ecru or beige seam binding so that they don't show through and detract from the beautiful lace. If you have any energy left, you might insert a lightweight lining to diffuse the light. Both tasks can be done without undoing the lovely work you have done.

Mary Maxwell at http://www.victorianlampshadesupply.com/makinglampshades.html
has wonderful ideas and supplies. Several years ago I downloaded her instruction manual and refer to it often.

WARNING: lampshade creation and redo is highly addictive! The only thing close is metal leafing. You are a natural, so you probably won't ever buy another shade unless you add your own touches!

Another hint: shop fabric and craft stores, including the upholstery department, for interesting trims, remembering high school geometry (and, about the only time I need it!) :
C = pi x d + extra for matching and turn down - I usually just multiply the diameter by 4.

I had an idea similar to this about 25 or so years ago. The old shade just didn't look nice anymore. Removed the old shade from the harp, then used some white lacy material I had. Then on the top and bottom of the shade, over the lace, I used Grosgrain ribbon the same shade as the pillows I had made. I did the same for a young lady's bedroom and used Ric Rak around the top and bottom of the shade, same color as her bedspread. Pin it on first to see if you like that look.

Lovely....

@Betty Waddle, Victorian is not the look I am going for. I wanted the bare wire boning to show through, as well as the lighting. Everything is made as I intended it to look, I always use antique fabrics whenever I can. The picture below is the closest I could find to what I want it to look like, only not white, I love the tea stained color of the antique lace:)

Cool! I have written Mary Maxwell about the Web page I sent. She must have another one, because all of her supplies (harps, too) are not Victorian. She has instructions and hints for all kinds of shades, at least she did. I'll let you know when I hear from her.

http://www.lampshadelady.com/
http://www.antiquelampsupply.com/category/192_silk-lamp-shades-mica-shades-chandelier-shades-lamp-shade-fringe--lamp-finials?gclid=COOau4D_-7cCFWrl7Aodbi4AZA

Thanks Bettie! I'm sure that website will be useful for future shades, now I want to remake all my shades!!