The template. It is important to draw the template, in order to cut the fabric in the right measures. First of all I take a large piece of thin paper, or pattern paper, (or more paper sheets joined together with adhesive tape) and a soft pencil. Then I lay the shade (already provided for its polystyrene panels) on it and, from the vertical rear seam, I begin to roll the shade and to trace around the rims on all sides to the starting point. With a ruler I extend the sides of each line out 2-3 cm. and trace a further edge in all directions the lines were heading. Finally, I cut the template out of the piece of paper with scissors or a craft cutter. Now the template is ready.
Preparing the fabric. To select the right fabric to cover my shade, in addition to considering colour and design, I have to consider its transparency as well as the amount of heat my lamp expels because I do not want my chosen material to melt. That’s why I read the fabric label carefully to determine its heat sensitivity. Afterwards I wash and iron the fabric perfectly. I lay the template on the wrong fabric side and I trace it with a soft pencil.
Checking up fabric design. The above mentioned template process, although laborious, helps me to understand everytime if the fabric design is suitable for my lampshade. The correct fabric position is important: the design must be in evidence, both on the front and on the rear shape side; it should not be cut out badly on the edges and pretty harmonious! On the contrary, I can always remove the fabric and take it on again, or even replace it, in order to get a first-rate colour-rich canvas.
Cutting the fabric. I place the template on the wrong side of my fabric and trace all cutting lines with a soft pencil. I cut the fabric out carefully. The new cover is now ready to be glued to the shade.
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