How to make lace

Limerick lace is a floral tulle lace: It is hand-embroidered on machine-made cotton net. In this tutorial I'll show you how to make Limerick lace by hand.

These three ways to attach lace to fabric are from the Edwardian era. In the 1900s, lace was attached to fabric either by hand or with a straight stitch sewing machine. Zig-zag stitches were never to sew lace to fabric in the Edwardian era. Related: How To Make Edwardian Net Applique 3 Ways How To … Continue reading 3 Ways How To Attach Lace To Fabric – Historical Sewing →

Learn how to make broderie anglaise lace (eyelet lace) by hand. It's really easy!

Learn all about how to sew lace to make beautiful handmade clothing. These sewing tips work for sewing and altering lace dresses. Lace is such a beautiful fabric, and there are so many beautiful lace fabrics to buy and sew. When I work with lace, I usually make a dress or a top. Sometimes I alter lace dresses for me or clients. Lace is such a delicate fabric that you need some tips and tricks to be able to sew and work with it. I’ve gathered all the information to make lace easier to sew.

Learn about the history of needle lace and how to stitch it with this step-by-step DIY embroidery tutorial project from Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ.

Creating beautiful crochet lace square motifs can be both a rewarding and therapeutic craft, especially for beginners.

Learn how to invisibly join lace trim by hand for your next historical costuming or heirloom sewing project project.

Learn how to attach lace to a whipped hem. This tutorial to whip lace to fabric is from the Edwardian era. But you can still use it today for heirloom sewing and other fine hand-sewn garments. If you want to attach lace to a gathered edge at the neckline, lace cuffs to puff sleeves or … Continue reading How To Attach Lace To Gathered Edge – Historical Sewing →

A list of 50 historical types of whitework embroidery and needle lace, focusing mainly on primary sources from the Victorian & Edwardian era.

Pricking a pattern may not be the sexiest part of lacemaking, but it’s got to be done. After a lot of trial and error, I have finally figured out what works for me. Here are te…

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This DIY tutorial will show you how to change a zipper to a lace up back. You'll also learn to make your own corset back panel.

Beginner tutorial for creating Armenian Needlelace, which is the beautiful art of Armenian needlework. This art, also known as point lace, iğne oyası (Igne Oyasi in Turkish), Nazareth Lace, Bebilla, and Knotted Lace, is centuries old. I learned this art growing up in a Lebanon orphanage when I was a little girl. This art is also known as iğne oyası.

If you wear corsets, please read. If you lace your corsets incorrectly, it damages it, and sometimes can damage you. And sadly about 90% of the girls I see wearing them lace then incorrectly.