How to Draw Vintage Lace on Wedding Dresses
Drawing lace refers to the practice of sewing it onto garments as a decorative touch. Vintage or antique lace is lace passed down from previous generations, and is considered an heirloom. Given its value, vintage lace should be sewn onto a wedding dress with the utmost care. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Edges
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Determine the location for the lace.
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Pin the lace to the edge of the dress.
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Sew the lace onto the wedding dress using matching thread.
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Combine the lace ends by sewing the right sides together, pressing the ends down and stitching up the fold of the seam.
Layering
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Place the lowest layer of the lace on the dress and pin it into position.
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Sew it into position using a sewing machine and matching thread. Combine the lace ends by sewing the sides together, pressing the ends down and stitching up the fold of the seam.
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Place the next layer on top of the previous layer, overlapping them slightly and pinning as you proceed.
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Sew this layer into place. Combine the lace ends by sewing the sides together, pressing the ends down and stitching up the fold of the seam.
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Repeat steps three and four until you finish the lace section.
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References
- Photo Credit Lace in Box image by Yana from Fotolia.com
