Covered Lampshade

by JOANN |

Item # 352041920P91
Beginner 1-2 Hours

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • Lampshade 10" high, 13" diameter at top & 15" at bottom
  • 1/2 yd 54" fabric (extra if matching a print)
  • 1 1/2 yd coordinating trim
  • Fabric glue
  • Spray adhesive
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Paper (approx. 50"x 22")
  • Pins
  • Clothes pins

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Create pattern: Lay lampshade at end of paper. Mark at seam, at top and at bottom. Continue to roll lampshade marking top and bottom ending at seam. Add 1" to all edges for pattern. Place pattern on fabric, centering print as desired. Pin and cut out fabric. Spray fabric with spray adhesive. Starting at seam, apply fabric smoothing and leaving 1" border at top and bottom. When reaching seam, trim fabric so there is 1/2" to fold under and overlap cut edge.
  2. Put a line of glue on top and bottom of shade. Clothes pin trim in place and allow time to dry.

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