How to make a fringed lampshade
Here's how to make a fringed lampshade with velvet and a tassel trim
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Make sure your lighting is the best-dressed, with glamorous velvet and tassel trim.
You will need:
- Drum lampshade
- Velvet fabric
- Fringe trimming
- Iron
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Glue gun
Step 1
Measure and cut a length of velvet fabric to cover the surface of the shade, with a 1.5cm allowance on each side. Fold 0.5cm in on each side and press with an iron.
Step 2
Lay the fabric face-down on your work surface and place the shade on top. Using a glue gun, apply glue to the top edge of the inside of the shade and start sticking the fabric in place.
Step 3
Continue working around the shade, then repeat around the bottom of the shade, making sure the fabric is taut and wrinkle-free.
Step 4
Measure and cut a length of fringe trim. Carefully glue around the inside edge of the bottom of the shade, to finish.