This book contains a classic guide to making lampshades out of satin and silk. With simple, step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, this volume is incredibly novice-friendly, and will appeal to those with an interest in handcrafting and cost cutting. Contents include: "e;Making Lampshades"e;, "e;Sectional Fabric Shades"e;, "e;A Bowed Empire Shade with a Balloon Lining"e;, "e;A Lace of Net Over Satin shade"e;, "e;A French Shade"e;, "e;Pleated and Swathed Silks hades"e;, and "e;Swathed Shades"e;. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on making lampshades.