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These are instructions on how to embroider and use the FSL Battenberg Vintage Corner Lace Set. The designs are available in 3 sizes arge (5" x 7") mega (6" x 10") and commercial (over 10") hoops.
We made doilies with the designs. The finished size of the doilies with corners for large hoop is 9 1/2" x 9 1/2", and for the mega hoop is 14 1/2" x 14 1/2".
To embroider this type of lace, please read our recommendations first.
Stabilizers: We recommend to use water-soluble mesh, such as Vilene. Vilene D0102 is a non woven dissolvable stabilizer which is imported into the US, is sold in large rolls and is sometimes repackaged under different brand names. Two of these brand names are Wash-Away and Aqua Magic.
Film-like water soluble stabilizers, such as Solvy, are not suitable for the project.
Threads: The thinner the thread, the finer the final product will be. That is why we recommend that at least one of the threads, either in the bobbin or in the needle, should be cotton, which gives bulk to the lace and makes it look hand-made. Embroidery polyester thread will make very fine web-like lace.
Embroidery rayon thread is too soft, it does not keep its shape and very often its color fades under the influence of chemicals from the water-soluble mesh.
If you are using 50- or 60-weight cotton, you can use it both in the bobbin and in the needle. If you use 40-weight cotton thread for the needle, you can use regular polyester bobbin thread.
We used Signature machine quilting cotton thread, but similar threads from other companies should work just as well.
Needles: We use size 80/12 embroidery needles and 80/12 metallic needles. Our experience shows that cotton thread used with metallic needles gives less lint. The needles should be sharp, so it's advisable to change them after every project.
Most Importantly: ALWAYS make a test stitch-out of the design and wash away the stabilizer. This helps you to select the threads, needles, stabilizers and settings of your machine correctly. DO NOT embroider several designs in one hoop.
Step One: There are two embroidery files in the set with 2 different patterns. Decide which pattern you are going to use and embroider the file four times.
Rinze the stabilizer, spread all parts neatly on a towel and leave to air dry.
Step Two: Thread a needle with the same thread with which you made the embroidery. Position the corners in a cirle. Hand sew the corners in the places marked in red on the picture below.
Step Three: Place the lace frame over a piece of fabric and pin in place.
Step Four: Stitch the lace frame to the fabric. Using very short (1mm) straight stitch, sew close to the inner edge of the lace. Then step out 2 mm and make another straight stitch line. Both in the needle and in the bobbin, use thread of the same color as the embroidery.
Step Five: Cut away the excess fabric close to the stitches.
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