Light Up Your Space with This Fabric Chandelier

Fabric Chandelier: A beautiful mess

Chandeliers are often a part of décor that adds glamor to any space. Whether it’s a wedding venue, a home, or a meeting space, chandeliers could add luxury and class to the occasion. But, of course, they are not just beautifying; they also illuminate and save spaces.

Considering that they have graced royal homes since the middle ages, chandeliers were consistently associated with royalty and a symbol of status. Even the French ruler, Louis XIV, was renowned for his courtly chandelier collection. However, unlike most décor materials you can create yourself, a chandelier is an exciting top-tier project. And thankfully, there are several styles you can choose from, but this fabric chandelier from abeautifulmess.com is quite an elegant piece to have afloat in your space.

 

Materials

-      2-3 yards of different shade-fabrics

-      Wire cooling rack

-      1 white extension cord

-      A strand of twinkle lights

-      Embroidery thread

-      Chenille, lace, etc.

-      Needle

-      Two hooks to screw into a wall

-      A drill

 

Procedure

1.     Cut fabrics into strips of different widths (about ½” - 2”).

 

2.     Using the embroidery thread, stitch loosely through the strips to create texture.

 

3.     Bunch up the stitched strips and tie a knot. Evenly spread them out along the thread while leaving enough space at the end. Using the space, tie it to the cooling rack.

 

4.     From the outer edge and starting about five rows in, fold over the short ends of each strip and hand stitch a complete row of fabrics. Be sure to use the thicker and darker shades of fabrics for the inside rows and the lighter shades for the outer rows to add density and cover the lights.

 

5.     Tie a knot at the end of the row and trim the thread.

 

6.     Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have covered the five outer rows on each side. For the outer row, use thinner strips.

 

7.     At the end of each middle row, add three to four strips and a few thin strips to leave a big hole in the middle (for hanging).

 

8.     Cover the exposed metal by wrapping a thin strip around the edge of your sheet. To secure each end, stitch the strips together. Repeat on the other side.

 

9.     Attach the twinkle lights carefully. Then, starting with the plug near a corner on the back (left or right), tie the lights close to the top with a thin strand of fabric. Do this in three or four places to hang down the lights but not lower than the fabrics.

 

10.  Measure 2.5” distance between each of four cut strips of fabric and stitch together at the end.

 

11.  From one corner, pull a strand and braid the rest together. They will help with hanging your chandelier. It can also be replaced with chains according to preference. However, fabric helps to disguise the extension cord better.

 

12.  Attach the extension cord and braid with the strand from the twinkle lights at the corner.

 

13.  Bring all four strands together equally and tie them in a large knot.

 

14.  Drill a hole in your ceiling and place a hook to hang your chandelier from. You may also drill a hole above a socket to help keep the extension cord from hanging down aimlessly. Finally, trim to your desired height.

Fabric Chandelier: A beautiful mess