I want to redo an old lamp shade
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Patti Britt on May 22, 2016The only thing that comes to mind - If using fabric the fabric must be cut on the bias and piecing then seaming the fabric. Does the original lamp shade have seams? If so, us the old fabric as a template for cutting each section....and remember to allow for seams on both sides of each cut section. I would suggest seams no larger than 1/4 inch.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on May 22, 2016Instead of changing the fabric I would look into using fabric paint.Helpful Reply
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MN Mom on May 22, 2016Do you not like the shade? You can always purchase a new shade. If you just want to change it, be aware that it may ruin the fabric of its old and then you'll need a new shade anyway. You can add a new trim , buttons or fringe, etc around the top or bottom of the shade. Pretty easy update.Helpful Reply
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NANCY on May 22, 2016fabric is too old and tearing..must replace it...Helpful Reply
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NANCY on May 22, 2016thank you, the shade ,as I discovered is called a "Bell shape" the fabric is so falling apart, that making a pattern from it couldn't be done...Helpful Reply
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Karen on May 22, 2016can you take a picture and what is the frame made ofHelpful Reply
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Ranger on May 23, 2016You could recover it over the top of the existing material. Cut new fabric to the shape desired and just machine sew a back seam, then pull wider end over top down to bottom and pin the fabric in place, tucking or pleating as required. Pin top and bottom edges (hems) and hand stitch. Then perhaps use some decorative binding at the top and bottom edges to cover any stitches. And perhaps wrap a natural fibre 'string' around it with a tassel, or sew on sequins/diamante pieces, or glue shells on to it, or stitch a fringe/feathers to the bottom.Helpful Reply
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Lynda Dexter on May 23, 2016I always use the frame and lay thin paper over a section and trace the pattern of the section. Lay the new pattern on the fabric cutting however many sections needed. using a 1/4" seam allowance sew the sections together.Helpful Reply
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Linda Erdmann Brown on May 24, 2016you can also make cut paper shades. You use an exacto knife to cut the pattern and the light shows thru the cuts then. I used to make them. They are beautiful and old fashioned. I used the frames i removed fabric from and made pattern. Many craft stores carry books on pierced and cut lamp shades and see the paper needed- and patterns.Helpful Reply
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