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Adding Lace Trim to the Collar of Your Dog Coat
by Jennifer Jones
Adding Lace Trim to Collar: Learn how to sew a dog coat in this free pet sewing project. Our expert seamstress will give tips on taking measurements, using patterns, using backstitching techniques, adding lace & velcro, & other sewing instructions.
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How to Make a Round Pillow With Lace Trim
by JustSew
Making a round pillow with lace trim around the edges can be a surprisingly challenging sewing project, since it can be difficult to keep everything smooth and circular. However, the results can be worth the effort. You can use round pillows with lace trim for throw pillows, or for ring bearer, doll or tooth fairy pillows.
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How to Sew a Pillow With Lace Trim
by JustSew
You can add lace trim to the edges of a pillow to give it a decorative look, or to make a ring bearer, or tooth fairy pillow. Choose lace trim that has a flat, finished edge on one side, such as eyelet or gathered trim. Although the easiest way to make a pillow is to use a pillow form from the fabric store, you can fill the pillow with fiberfill stuffing if you prefer. You can also use this same technique to make a square or rectangular pillow of a different size.
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How to Make a Heart Shaped Pillow With Lace Trim
by JustSew
Heart-shaped pillows with lace trim can make great gifts for Valentine’s Day, as well as nice ring bearer or quinceanera pillows. You can draw your own heart pillow pattern or use an already made pattern.
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How to Soften Stiff Lace Trims
by T. Connors
Lace trim is used in many clothing and accessory applications. Sizing is often added to keep the lace stiff while the lace is being attached during assembly. Sizing is simply an additive that keeps fabric stiff for a clean drape. If you don't like the look of the lace when it is stiff, you can soften it yourself.
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How to Make a Bling Bling Nail File in 15 Minutes
by Claire Bush
I'm always on the lookout for fast and fun crafts that are useful, too. I've made lots of these nail files to put into gift baskets for new moms or as shower gifts, and they're always a hit. You can use up little bits of lace, trim, beads and other embellishments and turn out a creative little work of art in about 15 minutes.
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How to Add Decorative Trim to Curtains
by Sincerity Anna
Curtains add style and flair to any room in your home. Curtains provide shade and privacy when they are closed, and let the sun shine in when they are pulled back. All curtains are made of fabric, and most have simple hemmed edges. You can apply a decorative lace trim to the edges of your curtains for added beauty.
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How to Make Victorian Pillows
by Kittie McCoy
Victorian pillows are often adorned with lace and appliqued flowers, ribbons or other embellishments. In order to create a Victorian pillow, you need to sew a basic pillow using a high-quality fabric and lace trim and then attach the embellishments to the pillow to give it that rich Victorian appearance. Creating a pillow is a simple sewing project that is perfect for beginners or anyone who would like to create a beautiful pillow in one day.
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Instructions for Guipure Machine Embroidery
by Caroline Fritz
Guipere lace is a type of filet lace, most often used in wedding dresses because the finished effect is a thick design which stands out. Guipere can be cut away from the material it is embroidered on and used as an applique trim embellishment on the edges of cuffs or tablecloths, anywhere a thick lace trim is needed.
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Machine Embroidery Lace Instructions
by Caroline Fritz
Lace is a beautiful embellishment suited to a surprising number of items. It can transform the ordinary into the exceptional. Add lace trim to clothing for adults, children and babies; fingertip, dish and hand towels; curtains, valances and drapes; pillow covers of various types, including decorative pillows. You can even add lace to quilts and blankets.
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