| The FSL
Battenberg Offset Neckline Lace is sold as a set of 3 designs
for the large (5" x 7") hoop. The lace is created to embellish the necklines
of blouses or dresses. For the sake of photography we used contrasting
colors - a red blouse and white and red lace. The lace looks more elegant
if it is a similar color to the fabric. |
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| 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 Free-Standing Lace embroidery. |
| Threads: For this project we recommend to use cotton thread
both in the bobbin and in the needle. Cotton gives bulk to the lace
and makes it look hand-made.
Embroidery polyester and rayon threads will make very fine weblike
lace, which will not fall apart, but is not very beautiful.
You can use 40-, 50- or even 60-weight cotton. If you use 40-weight
cotton thread for the needle, you can use 50- or 60-weight cotton in the
bobbin.
We used Signature machine quilting cotton thread both in the needle
and in the bobbin, but similar threads from other companies should work
just as well.
Clean your machine from lint after embroidering each part. |
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| Needles: We used 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.
Check the tension! The embroidered lace parts should be of the same
size as given in the description on the design page. |
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Making the Neckline Lace
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| Embroider each file once.
Rinse the stabilizer and leave to air dry. While the lace is still wet,
slightly stretch it to prevent shrinkage and give it shape.
Press all parts with steam. On your working table, lay out the designs. |
| You will have to join the parts manually. Use the same thread with
which you made the embroidery. Connect the lace parts in places marked
red on the diagram. |
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| Now the lace is ready to be attached to a blouse or a dress. Pin it
in place, then attach using a straight stitch. If you use a zig-zag stitch,
you can cut away the fabric under the lace afterwards. |
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The blouse is ready. Enjoy!
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Happy Embroidering!
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