20cm Lampshade Making Kit use with Pendant Ceiling Lights and Table and Floor Lamp, Drum Circle Shape Needcraft UK DIY use with Fabric, Textile, Wallpaper of Choice.

This is a well thought through kit, with excellent instructions. There is also a video but I didn't view this and I wish I had. It's all quite precise to make and there are several 'Gotcha' points in the construction which you need to get spot on or you could ruin the kit, and your day.The first is to choose your material wisely. I didn't and chose one with almost an embroidered pattern in places. This caused two problems. It frayed badly when cut (and I used a new blade) and it was too bulky to tuck under the rim, the final part of the process. So the end result, whilst OK, is a bit wragged.The second is to iron the material to get rid of creases and take great care attaching it to the backing material. Any creases at this stage will be very difficult to get out. Also get help when offering the cover up to the two hoops. It makes a world of difference to trying to do it all on your own.All this, of course, is clearly indicated in the excellent and methodical instructions. So it's worth reading them once, twice, three times before you cut or stick anything! The temptation is to just crack on.I did find the provided plastic tool to push the material under the rim very flimsy and a bit useless, but it would probably have been OK should I have chosen a thinner material.My three takeaways would be: Chose your material with construction of the lamp, as well as pattern in mind. Read and digest the instructions carefully. And then do this stage again. And finally, where it suggests you get the help of a friend, do it!

I bought this lampshade kit because I had fabric that I wanted to make in to a shade but I had never made one before. The instructions were very easy to follow, all the materials ( other than the fabric) is included in the box. Loads of fun to make. I’ve looked for materials to make another shade but may just buy another kit because they are good value for money without the waste. I’m very pleased how it turned out, great quality and looks great even for a first timer!

I used Laura Ashley fabric and managed to make two shades out one strip of fabric, I’ve now made 4 all together, the compliments are marvellous.

This is a great way to match a lampshade to your deco. Instructions are fairly easy but not clear enough on which ring goes where and which way up. If using a fabric that frays you need to leave a bigger hang over of fabric as this frays while fixing the rings and may need trimming before folding in. However I love the finished product.

Great product for a great crafting project. Well worth the cost and easy to setup and use.

Arrived within a couple of days.Clear easy to read instructions

I made my own fabric with sublimation and used this with the shade kit. What I will say is make sure you read the instructions as there is one part you cut and this can make a mess. As much as I love these I do think they are quite expensive for what is included but as a one off it is definitely cheaper than buying a shade.

This is the first time i have ever bought anything like this and I did what one reviewer said and took my time and read the instructions carefully. Before attaching the sticky liner I pinned the fabric securely around the edges down on my ironing board. The only thing I did to improve the finished lampshade was to leave about a centimeter of fabric at one short end and I put double-sided sticky tape on this end and folded it over and stuck it down before I did the final finishing as directed, this meant no raw edge showing. I was using a very light silky fabric which frayed a lot and this made a good finish.