DIY TUTU

via http://www.theresesennerholt.se/

Hello,

It's Wednesday, it's DIY! A little decoration, because a long time ago, I had also prepared a DIY to put on the head ... YET (you're going to tell me) but that'll have to wait... Some time ago now, while looking for inspiration for our new apartment, I fell in love with this image, which, let's face it, is pretty damn hot. It comes straight from a Swedish website whose name I've forgotten, but if it rings a bell, let me know and I'll do a little editing. Anyway, you're getting to know me and my love of tulle, plumetis and all those pretty, wispy materials, so when I saw this suspension, my eyes turned to hearts, and then I went looking for it on the internets, like a crusade. I finally found it (don't ask me for the website, it's been over a year, I can't find it anymore, but no delivery in France at the time), and its price was unbelievable, so I said to myself: one day I'll make one, it doesn't seem that complicated. That day has come, and you're going to ask me, but what about safety? Well, the tulle is never in contact with the bulb, because the base of this "light" is a lampshade or a classic fireproof ceiling suspension. What's more, I recommend using low-energy, low-voltage bulbs for an even more subdued ambience, if that's any consolation...

To make this DIY LUMIERE TUTU, you'll need..:
  • A classic ceiling lamp shade - they're all flame-retardant on the market (don't be crazy!)
  • Tulle that's not too stiff, 2 strips: one a little longer than the shade (about 3 cm) and another 10 cm shorter than the first. The 2 strips should each be about 4.50 meters long.
  • Thread and a large needle!
I've gone crazy and brought out my sewing machine! First, choose the widest stitch fig.2, and fold your first strip of tulle in 2, i.e. a double strip of 2.25 meters, and stitch 1 cm from the edge, along the whole length of the strip fig 3. Repeat the operation with a second seam running parallel to the first fig. 4. This operation is called "laying the gathering threads". Once your two seams are finished, lay flat fig.5, and grab the 2 top threads or the 2 bottom threads and pull fig.6, the gathers will form as if by "magic", it's up to you to distribute them evenly along the entire length fig.7. To lock the threads once the distribution is complete, tie knots with the top and bottom threads for the 2 seams fig.8. To flatten out a little, iron your gathers with a cloth, or just with a little steam to relax the tulle. Repeat these operations for the second band, of course!
 

Finally, all that's left to do is place and secure the gathered tulle strips on your lampshade fig.1 & 2. Start with the longest, and using a needle and white thread, stitch through the lampshade to the four cardinal points...fig. 3 & 4. And do the same with the little band! Attach and enjoy, TADAM!

 
June 27, 2012
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