She found some pre-made linen hankerchiefs in her basement and wants to add a lace edging to them. I know to use cotton thread on cotton, or linen thread on a linen hankerchief. Should we: a. wash the hankerchief and lace edging before attaching the lace, and hope the lace fits after washing.................
While I prefer "d" (making the fabric fit the lace), I must put a comment to "a". If a person has a hemmed handkerchief and really wants to use it, I would modify this option. Wash the hanky first, then measure. Hopefully, it is close to square. Make the lace an inch longer on each side than the longest side of the hanky. When done, pre-shrink the lace, then attach. Hopefully, at this point, the lace is still just a bit larger than the fabric. 1/2" is ideal per side. Pin corners, and the centers of each side. Ease half of the excess into the stitching on each side of the center pins. You will find that 1/4" will ease in and disappear. This extra 'ease' on each side will also hide small irregularities in the size or squareness of the hanky.
It the hanky is definitely rectangular, the lace should be made accordingly.
Not a rule -- just a personal viewpoint.
Happy lacing, Alice in Oregon
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