The "brass" chain on my chandelier just wasn't doing it for me anymore. So I set out to make a fabric chandelier cord cover. I was prepared to use all sorts of supplies... sewing machine, velcro, elastic, buttons but since I basically am eager to get on with it (translate lazy?) I discovered a super easy way to make my chandelier pretty in about 10 minutes. Actually the hardest part was moving the table and finding a stool high enough for me to reach.
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- I cut my fabric 10" wide and about 50" long.
- Fold and finger press the top short edge about 1-2".
- Do the same for the 2 long edges.
- Starting at the top, wrap the fabric around the chain with the edges overlapping and secure with a clothespin.
- Keep wrapping your way down securing with clothespins.
- Tie a bow close to the top and arrange the fabric so it covers the very top of the chain.
- Work your way down tying bows incrementally to your liking. In between the ties, 'scrunch' the fabric to create the amount of fullness you like.
- When you get to the bottom, trim away any excess length leaving another 1-2" for 'hem'.
- Fold the raw edge under and make your final tie.
Don't have clothespins?? Try bag clips, hair clips, even twist ties.
That's it! Easy peazy - and oh so cute!
