--- Jenny De Angelis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > thankyou very much for the idea about using Shirring > Elastic for the garter, > it sounds a very good way to do it, anything has to > be better than the > ordinary elastic and trying to hide it behind a > length of ribbon, .......
I like this idea, also, but wanted to throw in some more possibilities. This was discussed some time in the past. I remember someone giving another solution and it hasn't been mentioned this time. They sewed two ribbons together lengthwise, and inserted the elastic inside them. The ribbon sandwich was threaded through the garter, and the elastic pulled up to size. No matter how the ribbon gathered, the elastic could not be seen. That brings to mind another version. The ribbon sandwich forms the center with a narrow edging attached to each side of the ribbon. This would work when a person preferred to make two yards of one inch edging instead of a wider piece with the insertion holes in the middle. A beginning lacer may be able to do this, while she may not have the confidence or the bobbins for a wider piece. In this form of garter, the lace can be gathered a bit as it's attached to the ribbon. OR -- Use a curved edging pattern so there is a built in ruffle when the inside edge is attached to the ribbon. In fact, if a curved edging is used, you might not need as much yardage to have a satisfactory ruffle. A curved edging would give the most ruffle for the least bulk. Hmmm...I can see someone combining methods and sewing the curved edging to a single ribbon, then adding the shirring elastic on each side of the ribbon. One last comment. I have also seen garters that have lace on only one side of the ribbon/elastic. There are many possibilities. Use your imagination. Whatever method you use, enjoy the wedding. Alice in Oregon -- where I'm getting ready to teach 7 young girls and 3 parents what bobbin lace is. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
