Custom Kitchen Drum Pendants
![Neutral Kitchen With Large Island and Granite Counters Transitional Kitchen With Large Island and Gray Granite Countertops](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/9/16/0/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-beauty_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400951073599.jpeg)
Materials Needed:
- shade pendant hardware kit
- medium drum lampshade
- 1/3-yard fabric per shade
- 3 yards trim per shade
- temporary fabric pen
- fabric glue
- tape measure
- yard stick
- painters' tape
Select Pendant Hardware Kit and Drum Lampshade
Secure medium-sized shade to cover with fabric and hang on pendant hardware kit.
![Select Pendant Hardware Kit and Drum Lampshade Pendant lamp and shade](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/12/1/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-step01_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400952563995.jpeg)
Measure Lampshade Circumference
Measure circumference of shade and add 1-1/2 inches to measurement to determine length to cut fabric.
![Measure Lampshade Circumference Measure shade](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/12/0/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-step02_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400950015865.jpeg)
Measure Lampshade Height
Measure height of shade then subtract 1/4-inch from measurement for width to cut fabric.
![Measure Lampshade Height Measure shade](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/12/0/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-step03_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400951052047.jpeg)
Mark Fabric Panel Dimensions
Using adjusted shade measurements, trace length across width of fabric with temporary fabric pen.
![Mark Fabric Panel Dimensions Measure and mark cuts](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/12/1/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-step04_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400952537960.jpeg)
Cut Bottom Edge
Cut along traced line to create bottom edge of panel.
![Cut Bottom Edge Cut fabric to size](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/12/0/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-step05_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400951671150.jpeg)
Mark Height and Cut Fabric Panel
Measure up from bottom and cut edge of panel using adjusted height measurement. Trace a line parallel to the bottom edge along this height. Cut along traced line and cut ends to create fabric panel.
![Mark Height and Cut Fabric Panel Measure and mark fabric](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/12/0/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-step06_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400950031092.jpeg)
Attach Fabric Panel to Shade
Run a bead of fabric glue along end of panel on wrong side of fabric. Press glued fabric onto shade at seam.
![Attach Fabric Panel to Shade Glue Fabric Onto Pendant](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/12/0/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-step07_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400949995125.jpeg)
Temporarily Tape Fabric
Secure fabric end to shade with painters' tape to hold in place as glue dries.
![Temporarily Tape Fabric Use tape to hold fabric](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/12/1/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-step08_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400952491733.jpeg)
Glue Fabric Panel Edges to Lampshade
Brush fabric glue to top and bottom edges of shade, working on both edges in three- to four-inch sections at a time. Wrap fabric panel snugly around shade, pressing sides of fabric onto glue.
![Glue Fabric Panel Edges to Lampshade Glue fabric to shade](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/12/0/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-step09_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400951051718.jpeg)
Create a Finished Seam
Once fabric is wrapped around shade, fabric should overlap at seam approximately 1-1/2 inches. Apply fabric glue on wrong side of fabric at end. Turn under 1/4-inch and press fabric together.
![Create a Finished Seam Create shade seam](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/12/0/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-step10_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400950875703.jpeg)
Attach Seam to Lampshade
Brush glue onto underside of fabric panel end. Press firmly onto shade, creating finished edge at shade seam.
![Attach Seam to Lampshade Use glue to create pendant shade seam](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/12/1/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-step11_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400954348126.jpeg)
Add Trim to Lampshade Edges
Glue trim to outer edges of shade, starting at shade seam. Brush shade edges with glue, wrapping trim around diameter of shade, working in three- to four-inch sections. Once trim is wrapped around shade, create finished end by turning trim end under 1/4-inch and glue to shade at seam.
![Add Trim to Lampshade Edges Add grosgrain trim](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/12/1/original_Janell-Beals-kitchen-pendants-step12_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400952538801.jpeg)