Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Cut the old fabric from the lamp shade with scissors.
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Step 2
Place your fabric of choice print-side down. The fabric should be at least 4 feet wide for a large lamp shade.
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Step 3
Lay the lamp-shade frame on its side on the fabric.
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Step 4
Begin an inch in from the bottom corner and roll the lamp shade along, tracing the shape lightly with a pencil or disappearing-ink marker.
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Step 5
Add an inch to the pattern and cut it out carefully. If there are corners, cut a small V to allow the material a little give.
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Step 6
Use fusible webbing and an iron to fasten the fabric to the frame. Do the sides first and the bottom last.
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Step 7
Trim any extra fabric and webbing away.













Comments
dcsp said
on 5/2/2009 I learned how to make fabric covered soft lampshades (the kind with a lining, Victorian shades, etc.) the way professionals do it from an e-book found at shadecrafters.com. It turned out to be a whole lot easier than I thought it would be.
thatlinda said
on 3/28/2009 I have old lamp shades that I was going to recover, but don't have the time. I was wanted to know if anyone knows where I can sell them?
AnniesHorses said
on 12/29/2008 This is very exciting. I hope I will take the time to do a project! annie
Lampology said
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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I wanted a tiger print. Copied a scarf on a copier & cut out each section in 3 templates. Used black, brown & yellow fabric paints. Start with yellow paint for the background, black for out & brown, inner. You can freehand the design if you like. GRRRR!