A lazy, rainy Sunday is a perfect time for making something. Lucky for me, I have a whole list of new things to make, top of the list being to make a cover for the lamp I got from the flea market a few weeks ago.
I had picked up a cheap glue gun, and some even cheaper fabric from the craft shop, and after perusing a few lifestyle blogs, I was sure I had a good grasp of what I was doing. The only thing was, I wasn’t sure how to do it with that frame: it was such a strange shape, I needed a much more basic one for my first attempt. I also didn’t have the bulldog clips the blogs said to use, but some clothes pegs would be just as good right? I was maybe now a little less sure of what I was doing.
It was then time to use the glue gun, pull the fabric tight, and stick a peg on the ends to hold it, all in a matter of seconds. It immediatly became clear I needed an extra set of hands. Once my helper joined I set off glueing, but it was so awkward, fiddly, and tough, we were both getting a bit flustered.
I have to admit I was a bit disappointed. It looked so baggy, and not how I imagined it would look, but for a first attempt it was OK, I could live with it. I had to laugh once I put the light on though – I had not double-backed it so you could see the glue, the border of fabric, and all the loose threads in silhouette. Still, for a first effort it wasn’t that bad, and it was a fun way to spend a rainy day inside.
I still have enough fabric to have another go, which I’m itching to try again at some point soon. I’ll maybe pick up the right materials this time though!
New Day, New Thing 