Asked on May 21, 2016
I want to redo an old lamp shade
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NANCY
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I have my grandmothers antique lamp...the shade is silk, shaped narrow at top fitted in middle and flares out at bottom. I cannot figure out how to recover it , how to make the fitted shape? Any ideas?
9 answers
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The 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.
Patti Britt
on May 22, 2016
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Instead of changing the fabric I would look into using fabric paint.
Janet Pizaro
on May 22, 2016
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Do 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.
MN Mom
on May 22, 2016
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fabric is too old and tearing..must replace it...
NANCY
on May 22, 2016
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thank 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...
NANCY
on May 22, 2016
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can you take a picture and what is the frame made of
Karen
on May 22, 2016
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You 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.
Ranger
on May 23, 2016
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I 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.
Lynda Dexter
on May 23, 2016
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you 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.
Linda Erdmann Brown
on May 24, 2016
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