In a message dated 15/03/2005 01:20:13 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> On Mar 14, 2005, at 16:39, Rita Lloyd wrote: > > >I can't remember how long I should make it, for gathering? Is it 2 > >!/2 times the prospected length or 3 times. I've got double the > >length now and am not sure how much longer to make it. > > I'd think it would depend on how much gathering you want - no hard and > fast rules. The more it's gathered, the less the lace shows (but, also, > the less do the mistakes show; it's a trade-off <g>). I'd think > anything between time and a half and twice the length would be enough - > pretty, frilly, but not stiff like a ruff... IMO > > -- When I foolishly offered to make a garter which was 4" wide (why do I do these things) I wasn't sure how long to make it. I did ask a few lacemaking friends and they all said that they would probably stop when they got fed up - not much help. So, I cut a piece of fabric the same width, put some elastic through it and put it round the girl's leg - this gave us an idea of what sort of length to aim for. Hope this helps Regards Liz in London I'm back blogging my latest lace piece - have a look by clicking on the link or going to http://journals.aol.com/thelacebee/thelacebee - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
