In a message dated 8/13/06 2:29:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> What I think might be a good idea too, at some time before I > make it, is to try working a small leaf piece and see if I like it before > working a whole fan and being unsatisfied with it. Worth the extra work I > think. > Anyway thank you for all this. > Sue T, Dorset UK > Sue, You might make enough lace to create the top layer of a jabot. The under layer could be of blouse fabric or net, to which you add a narrow piece of edging lace. In this way, your trial can be worn long before your fan is ready, and what a treat that will be. Add non-slippery ribbon to tie it on, and wear with any blouse. Another way to attach a jabot without damaging the lace with a pin is to gather it on to a short length of sturdy grosgrain ribbon, with extended grosgrain tabs at each end of the top folded back to points for strength. You can buttonhole stitch a circle eyelet in each tab, and pin a brooch through the holes. I have done this sort of thing with very fragile Carrickmacross lace. It is always best not to force a brooch pin through fine lace threads! Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
