This early guide provides instruction for making lampshades using fabric
and remains of helpful and practical use for anyone interested in lamp
making, textiles, design and handicrafts today. Featuring extensive
illustrations, it includes methods and advice on how to cover shades
using different materials in a variety of ways. Contents include: Making
Lampshades; Fabric-Covered Lampshades; Sectional Fabric Shades; A Bowed
Empire Shade with a Balloon Lining; A Lace or Net Over Satin shade; A
French Shade; Pleated and Swathed Silk shades. Many early books are
becoming extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are
republishing this classic work, which has been carefully selected for
its interest and relevance to a modern audience, in a high quality and
affordable edition. It comes complete with a newly written introduction
and features reproductions of the illustrations and diagrams featured in
the original.