Basically, the lace has to extend beyond each end of each side of the fabric by the amount of the lace's width. That's because the lace on side A sticks out by that much, so the lace on side B must be long enough to get to the outside edge of the lace on side A.
Measure the width of the lace. That's "X". Measure the width of the fabric. That's "Y". Each side must have Y + 2X length of lace. Total length of lace is 4 x (Y + 2X). e.g., if fabric is 10" square and lace is 2.5" wide: X = 2.5" Y = 10" each side needs 10 + 2.5 + 2.5 = 15" total needed is 4 x 15 = 60" Actually, you should add a bit for "give" at the corners. Having exactly 4x(Y+2X) will make the outer edge of the lace just barely make it around the hankie. Adding a bit more will allow the outside edge of the lace to ruffle a bit around the corner. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: Viv Dewar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Since I've finished the garter in time I'm hoping to make a > handkerchieffor the groom's Mum (What do mothers do at > weddings?!!) and have to > confess that after 7 and a bit years of lace making I haven't ever > joined lace to a piece of fabric. I'd appreciate it if someone could > advise how long to make an edging for a hankie if I'm using a pricking > without corners - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
