Sorry, should have added to my last on this the way used in the 19th century
Alexandra Stillwell recommends as working best for her - use a thicker pair of
threads (just one pair) in the footside, and work cloth and twist instead of
cloth with it. Has the vice of its virtue - not surprisingly, you can't gather
or ruffle it easily. Would not therefore be suitable for a garter, but might
be worth considering reviving elsewhere, especially if the lace is to be
attached so that the footside doesn't show - though I suppose you could use a
suitably coloured thread and make a feature of it.
I'll continue as before, and say that I like the slightly ruffled effect I end
up with!
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