I did this with a friend once. Soak the fabric in 1/2 starch 1/2 water. Sponge down the wall area to be "papered", wring out the fabric by gently squeezing and apply to wall area smoothing as you go. There should be minimal drip and this is easily wiped away. In my experience this type of application goes better with 2 people.
PS: Try in small area to test first and get your procedure down. Be sure your fabric is not bleeding at all.
Edit: I found this on the web.
http://budgetdecorating.about.com/od...bric-walls.htm