Rigid plastic, cut to shape of rounded end popsicle stick
Painter's tape
Print & solid fabrics: (amount determines by paper pattern)
High Performance Loctite Spray Adhesive
Mineral spirits
Rag
Beacon Quick Grip Permanent Adhesive
DIRECTIONS:
FABRIC-COVERED LAMPSHADE:
By layering fabric on both the inside and outside of the lampshade the seam in the back will be layered. This method of fabric application is dependent upon the ability to press the raw edges of inner and outer fabric behind the top and bottom wire frames of the lampshade. The styrene/plastic of the lampshade may be glued or taped to the frame on the top and bottom rings. On the inside of the rings the tape or glue must be released keeping the outer edges (top and bottom of shade) intact. This may be done by running a thin piece of rigid plastic between the ring and the styrene from the inside of the lampshade.
Remove any raised trim from lampshade.
Make a paper pattern. Lay lampshade down on side, bottom seam at bottom corner of paper. Mark the seam locations at the top and bottom of the shade onto the paper. Slowly roll and trace along the bottom edge of the lampshade onto the paper. Mark the end location when back to seam. Repeat for the top curve. Connect the top and bottom seam lines. Use ruler to add 1/2" to the top and bottom curves. Add 1" to one straight end. Cut out pattern. This will be the pattern for the outer fabric.
Press outer fabric. Transfer pattern to WS of fabric. For geometric patterns lay the pattern at an angle on the fabric. Cut fabric. Fold and press one short end back 1/2". Set aside.
Cut pattern to original top and bottom curve lines. Cut short end, with additional 1", back 1/2". Press inner fabric. Transfer pattern to WS of fabric. Cut fabric. Fold and press one short end back 1/2". Set aside.
Mask off center of frame with paper and tape to avoid overspray. Spray interior of lampshade with Loctite. Line up short raw end of inner fabric with lower section of seam. Center fabric between top and bottom frames. Fabric will lay over frames.
Press from the center of the fabric toward the frames. Press the fabric to lay flat at the wire frames. At the folded end an additional spray of adhesive may be necessary.
Lay a piece of paper inside the frame. Flip the folded end of fabric WSU on top of the paper. Lay another sheet of paper on the opposite side of the folded back fabric. This will expose only the WS of the folded fabric to the spray adhesive.
Spray, remove the paper and press the fabric in place. Gently work the raw edges of fabric under the wire top and bottom frames. This may be done with the rigid plastic, round toothpicks or fingernails. Repeat for outer fabric.
Add a small bead of Quick Grip to inside of wire frame, 4"-6" sections at a time. Roll fabric around wire frames and tuck raw edges under frames.
JOANN HACKS:
Liquid Stitch may be used to attach the overlapping folded vertical seams on the fabric-covered lampshades.
Take care to avoid stretching fabric when cutting and attaching to shade.
When using spray adhesive and spray paint clear the nozzle after each use. Invert the can and spray. Wipe nozzle with mineral spirits.