These three ways to attach lace to fabric are from the Edwardian era. In the 1900s, lace was attached to fabric either by hand or with a straight stitch sewing machine. Zig-zag stitches were never to sew lace to fabric in the Edwardian era. Related: How To Make Edwardian Net Applique 3 Ways How To … Continue reading 3 Ways How To Attach Lace To Fabric – Historical Sewing →

Learn all about how to sew lace to make beautiful handmade clothing. These sewing tips work for sewing and altering lace dresses.

Two methods for finishing lace fabric hemlines. How to trim-finish a defined lace hem motif, and how to finish a lace hemline edge using decorative trim applique.

Learn how to attach lace to a whipped hem. This tutorial to whip lace to fabric is from the Edwardian era. But you can still use it today for heirloom sewing and other fine hand-sewn garments. If you want to attach lace to a gathered edge at the neckline, lace cuffs to puff sleeves or … Continue reading How To Attach Lace To Gathered Edge – Historical Sewing →

Super easy! I basically made this skirt, but super small to fit a one year old. 1. Sew the trim to the skirt, WRONG sides together. 2. Alternate view. 3. Fold it over once. 4. Fold it over once more so that you can create a quick flat fell seam. 5. Sew it down. 6.…

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Are you wondering how to add lace trim like in earlier times? Learn 6 different vintage ways to insert lace and improve your heirloom sewing skills!

Learn how to invisibly join lace trim by hand for your next historical costuming or heirloom sewing project project.

Beth Bradley teaches you how to add elegant embellishments to garments or accessories with different lace applications. You’ll learn the hand-sewing technique for finer and less washed clothing, the fusing technique that is even less durable than stitching, and machine-stitching. Beth also teaches you how to attach lace trim to your garments.