A two day course in which you will be shown all of the skills needed to make your own gathered lampshade : how to bind the lampshade frame, measure and cut fabric for your lampshade, line the lampshade, and finish it with your own choice of trimmings. The course mainly involves hand sewing, with a small amount of machine stitching to finish the trim. No previous experience of either is required, just a passion for textiles and the patience to sit and enjoy the process of sewing in a room full of fellow textile enthusiasts.
At the end of the course we will discuss sourcing of frames, materials and other supplies. Students will leave with the confidence, knowledge (and enthusiasm!) to go on to create their own beautiful lampshades after the course has finished.
I will supply lampshades frames and suitable lining fabric. Students should bring their own basic sewing kit (scissors, needles, pins, tape measure, thimble), their own choice of top fabric (one metre of full width fabric will be sufficient) and a sewing machine if they have one. Suitable fabrics include lightweight cottons, linens and silks.
