Fabric can add colour, texture, and pattern to a room scheme while simultaneously upcycling an old or damaged lampshade. There are various ways you can accomplish this project but this article focuses on using self adhesive panels from lampshade kits with existing lamp bases as the starting point.
FABRIC - You will need around one yard of fabric depending on the size of your lampshade. GLUE - Fabric Adhesive can also be applied using a hot glue gun if preferred.
Place the panel from your kit onto the back of your fabric of choice, smoothing out any air bubbles or creases to remove air pockets or wrinkles. Spray on fabric adhesive as instructed by manufacturer then lightly press down on unpressed vertical edge to apply pressure - only very minimal amounts will be needed - then allow drying time.
Next, lay out your fabric on a flat surface with its right side up if possible and the seam aligned underneath your lampshade if applicable. Use your water soluble marking pen to trace around it (be mindful to double check as your lines will likely curve)
After cutting fabric along your traced lines, leave an extra inch or so along one of the long edges (this will create our finished edge). Fold this end under roughly 1/2-inch and insert between shade and fabric, checking to ensure even folding under is achieved. Spread a thin layer of fabric glue on exposed fabric on the inside of shade for approximately one minute until glue 'takes' and secure.
