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From: REDSTU1
Date: 10-19-2004, 11:59 AM (1 of 5)
Ok I tried to use two differant types of material to cover small lamp shades. The fabric would not lay right :throw: I could always get the fabric to meet around the shade but it always had gatthers (not smooth draping). I told hubby I will not try this again. Has anyone been sucsessful at this?
Lori
User: REDSTU1
Member since: 07-17-2004
Total posts: 17
From: shirleyp
Date: 10-19-2004, 12:18 PM (2 of 5)
Lori,
Here is a really good site with instructions for a cover.
http://www.wallcoverings.org/residential/october.html
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002
Total posts: 352
From: MaryW
Date: 10-19-2004, 12:42 PM (3 of 5)
Have you tried this?
http://sew-whats-new.com/projects/lamp
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005
Total posts: 2542
From: shirleyp
Date: 10-20-2004, 01:54 AM (4 of 5)
Sorry Mary,
I keep forgetting to check here :bang: Give me heck, I deserve it.
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002
Total posts: 352
From: MaryW
Date: 10-20-2004, 08:39 AM (5 of 5)
Bad Shirley, bad, bad Shirley :mad:
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005
Total posts: 2542
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