Can I use fabric on a lamp shade
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Yes, you can!
There is a book that gives details and how-to for a makeover. She has some great ideas using fabrics and trims. You can even use vintage linens. She has resources available for the different sizes and options.
Here is also the link to the blog.
http://lakeslampshades.com/
There is a book that gives details and how-to for a makeover. She has some great ideas using fabrics and trims. You can even use vintage linens. She has resources available for the different sizes and options.
Here is also the link to the blog.
http://lakeslampshades.com/
#17
i saw this on t.v. long ago where they took a large "template" of paper, or fabric and laid the shade down and rolled it and marked as it rolled until you had the full circle marked. then cut leaving seam allowance or how ever you are going to apply it.
long ago i made a cover for a silk stained shade and put elastic around the top. fit easily and covered the ugly shade.
long ago i made a cover for a silk stained shade and put elastic around the top. fit easily and covered the ugly shade.
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I have covered lamp shades also. I just measured around the shade and added another 1/2 measure of the circumference and gather at the top to fit the lampshade. I cover the topraw edges with gimp or something that highlights the fabric. I use something decorative on the bottom hem. I have used lace, on a western one I used leather fringe. Clear as mud??
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I’ve done this before. I sprayed adhesive on it first then glued the trim on top and bottom and used clothes pins to secure it. I had spray painted a small ginger jar lamp that turned out really cute. The covered lamp shade finished it off. I had an ironing board hanging on the door so I made a new cover with coordinating fabric. Loved that sewing/guest room.
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