How Do You Make A Victorian Lampshade?
Victorian lampshades add a touch of elegance to a room. The frames come in a variety of shapes and sizes. For a beginner; the best way to make a Victorian lampshade is to start with the most simple frame available. With practice and effort, you can make a Victorian lampshade like a professional in no time. Step 1 Purchase a simple Victorian lampshade frame, fabric with floral motif and a heat resistant lining for the inside of the shade. Trace out one of the frame compartments by placing a paper on the outside of the frame. All Victorian lampshade frame compartments are equal in dimensions, so one tracing is enough. Also trace out the front and lower rims. Step 2 Place the tracing on the fabric and the lining. Cut out the fabric with a scissor according to the number of the compartments. Leave 1/8 inches on both sides and 1-1/2 inches at the top and the bottom of the fabric. Step 3 Stitch the fabric and lining together by following the cut out pattern to match the compartments in the l