Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from homerefiner and more videos in the Lighting category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Updating an old lampshade is a great way to brighten up a corner, freshen up a room, and lighten up your life. To complete this How-To you will need: A lamp with a non-pleated lampshade A large sheet of newspaper or craft paper A pencil A pair of sharp scissors Some pins The fabric of your choice Spray adhesive Fabric glue And some ribbon or cording A hot glue gun And some craft glue Step 1: Remove lampshade Remove the lampshade from the lamp. Step 2: Place on side Place the lampshade on its side on the large sheet of paper, lining up its seam with the left edge of the paper. Tip: If your shade is much wider at the bottom than the top, place the shade near the bottom of the paper’s edge. Step 3: Trace edges Trace the bottom and top edge of the shade with your pencil, slowly rolling the shade as you go, until you get back to the seam. Step 4: Draw line Extend the two lines by an inch and draw a straight line between them. Step 5: Cut out shape Cut out the shape you’ve drawn. Tip: If you want to crease your fabric under for finished edges, cut about a half inch outside the lines. Step 6: Cut out fabric Pin this paper pattern to your new …