Custom Fabric-Covered Lampshade
![White Lamp With Trendy Brown Patterned Lampshade Brown Patterned Lampshade With Green Ribbon Trim on White Lamp Base](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/8/1/original_Janell-Beals-Lampshade-BeautyShot-vert_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400951700123.webp)
Materials Needed:
- lampshade
- 3/4 yard of fabric per shade
- 3 yards of ribbon trim per shade
- fabric glue
- temporary fabric pen
- clean-release tape
- small paintbrush
- scissors
Cut Fabric
Place lampshade on front side of fabric. Roll shade along fabric, cutting two inches above and below edges of shade.
![Measure and Cut Lampshade Fabric Measuring Out Brown Patterned Fabric Using Lampshade](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-fabric-covered-lampshade-step-1_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400957353894.webp)
Place Fabric Around Shade
Wrap fabric around shade and trim off excess fabric, leaving two inches for overlap.
![Wrap Fabric Around Lampshade Brown Patterned Fabric Being Wrapped Onto Lampshade](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-fabric-covered-lampshade-step-2_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400957354125.webp)
Glue Fabric to Shade
Run a line of fabric glue along the shade's existing seam and press one end onto glue. Secure end with clean-release tape and allow glue to fully dry for 1/2 hour. Tip: Place new fabric's seam over existing seam for a clean finished product.
![Glue Fabric to Lampshade Lampshade With Line of Fabric Glue on Seam](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-fabric-covered-lampshade-step-3_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400957353518.webp)
Wrap Fabric Around Shade
Holding the loose end, wrap fabric snugly around shade, overlapping the glued end. Temporarily secure excess fabric with clean-release tape to prevent fabric shifting.
![Wrap Fabric Around Lampshade Wrapping Brown Patterned Fabric Around Lampshade](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-fabric-covered-lampshade-step-4_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400957299428.webp)
Mark the Fold Line
Fold excess fabric towards inside of shade and mark top edge with a temporary fabric pen. It's best to work on one end of the shade at a time; start with the top side.
![Fold Excess Fabric and Mark Fold Line With Fabric Pen Pen Marking Fabric Fold Line on Lampshade Edge](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-fabric-covered-lampshade-step-5_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400955245595.webp)
Cut Excess Fabric
Remove excess fabric by cutting roughly 1/2-inch beyond the line drawn with fabric pen.
![Cut Excess Fabric Scissors Cutting Excess Brown Patterned Fabric](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-fabric-covered-lampshade-step-6_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400955246193.webp)
Tuck Cut Fabric Edges
Create a clean edge by folding cut fabric under 1/2-inch and inserting between fabric and shade. Check finished seam as you go to ensure that the amount folded under is even, creating a consistent edge.
![Fold and Tuck Fabric Edges Excess Fabric on Lampshade Edges Being Folded and Tucked Under](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-fabric-covered-lampshade-step-7_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400957394807.webp)
Glue Edges
Run a thin bead of fabric glue between folded fabric and shade. Firmly press fabric into place.
![Glue Fabric Edges Into Place Applying Fabric Glue to Edge of Lampshade](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-fabric-covered-lampshade-step-8_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400955246702.webp)
Finish Shade Bottom
Turn shade over and repeat steps five through eight on bottom side of shade.
![Fold, Cut, Tuck and Glue Lampshade Bottom Covering Lampshade Bottom With Brown Patterned Fabric](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/2/Original_Janell-Beals-fabric-covered-lampshade-step-9_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400959291880.webp)
Create a Finished Side Seam
Remove tape holding excess fabric in place. Turn cut end under 1/2–inch to create a finished edge and secure with glue. Apply glue to underside of finished edge and firmly press onto shade.
![Create Finished Side Seam Gluing Down Brown Patterned Fabric Seam](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-fabric-covered-lampshade-step-10_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400955246692.webp)
Embellish With Ribbon
Beginning at side seam and working in small sections, brush fabric glue onto shade's top and bottom edges. Cover glue with ribbon working your way around shade back to seam. Turn under ribbon ends to create a finished edge and glue onto shade.
![Embellish Lampshade With Ribbon Gluing Green Ribbon Onto Brown Lampshade](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/1/Original_Janell-Beals-fabric-covered-lampshade-step-11_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400958982771.webp)