Lace insertion

If you're arriving here from Britex, welcome! I'm so excited to share my method for inserting lace into a curved seam (such as a princess seam)! I used this dusty peach handkerchief-weight linen and floral ivory insertion lace, though there are many, many options for both linens and laces both online and in-store! After seeing one of the cover shots for the Hayden pattern, and making a couple myself (two versions here), I really wanted to insert lace in the seam lines on the front and along…

In the Edwardian era, lace was often inserted with a rolled hem by hand. This creates a secure and neat finish that is almost invisible on the right side of the fabric. Related: 6 Ways How To Insert Lace How To Insert Lace By Hand You’ll need: cotton lace – like bobbin or Valenciennes lace … Continue reading How To Insert Lace By Hand – Historical Sewing →

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(1) Embroidered edge or beading, the correct size for the neck, may be used to hold the gathers in place and serve for a facing as well. Place two rows of gathers around the top of the garment, one-qu...

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