Decorate and Restyle Lamp Shades

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from homerefiner and more videos in the Lighting category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/new or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmakers/apply. Updating an old lampshade is a great way to brighten up a corner, freshen up a room, and lighten up your life. To complete this How-To you will need: A lamp with a non-pleated lampshade A large sheet of newspaper or craft paper A pencil A pair of sharp scissors Some pins The fabric of your choice Spray adhesive Fabric glue And some ribbon or cording A hot glue gun And some craft glue Step 1: Remove lampshade Remove the lampshade from the lamp. Step 2: Place on side Place the lampshade on its side on the large sheet of paper, lining up its seam with the left edge of the paper. Tip: If your shade is much wider at the bottom than the top, place the shade near the bottom of the paper's edge. Step 3: Trace edges Trace the bottom and top edge of the shade with your pencil, slowly rolling the shade as you go, until you get back to the seam. Step 4: Draw line Extend the two lines by an inch and draw a straight line between them. Step 5: Cut out shape Cut out the shape you've drawn. Tip: If you want to crease your fabric under for finished edges, cut about a half inch outside the lines. Step 6: Cut out fabric Pin this paper pattern to your new fabric, then carefully cut out the new lampshade cover from the fabric, tracing around the paper. Step 7: Test adhesive On a leftover scrap of fabric, test your spray adhesive to make sure it won't cause discoloration or show through on the other side. Step 8: Spray adhesive Spray the inside of your new fabric with the adhesive. Tip: You can try brushing on diluted fabric or craft glue instead of using spray adhesive. Step 9: Place lampshade Carefully place the lampshade onto the now-sticky fabric, lining up the seam with a short edge. Step 10: Apply cover Slowly roll the shade over the fabric a little bit at a time, smoothing the fabric out toward the edges as you go, until your new cover is in place. Step 11: Trim fabric Trim away any bits of excess fabric that extend above or below the shade. Tip: If you cut your fabric generously, use fabric glue to tuck the edges and seam under. Step 12: Allow seam to overlap Allow the seam to overlap itself by at least a quarter inch in case the fabric shrinks a little as it dries. Step 13: Trim edges Trim the bottom and top edge with a ribbon, cord, or fringe, using fabric glue or a hot glue gun to secure it a bit at a time. Step 14: Pin trim Pin the trim in place as you go so it dries in a straight, neat line. Step 15: Return shade When the adhesive and glue have dried, return your shade to your lamp, and let your light shine. Thanks for watching How To Re-Cover a Lampshade! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=howcast

Plastic Cup Lamp Shade by Deborah. An entry for the 2010 Threadbanger Sewing Machine Contest.