I have used paper covered with the plastic film you put over prickings.
Sew the whole things to your fabric pad. I like my patern to be light
and bendable so I can roll it up in my hand.
Lauren
On 04/01/2011 3:54 PM, Janice Blair wrote:
Hi Sue,
I use clear plastic that I buy in the upholstery section at JoAnne Fabrics. I
trace the pattern onto the plastic with a permanent marker and then tack the
piece of plastic onto double folded fabric. I use a reverse of the pattern to
trace from so that when the marker side it placed onto the fabric, the pattern
is the correct way round. There are several thicknesses to choose from. I use
one that is very pliable but thick enough not to allow the needle to
accidentally pierce it. I think the plastic is about 54 inches wide so a little
goes a long way.
My first needlelace class used this method but with folded felt underneath it.
It worked okay but bits of the felt fuzz would catch on the thread and get
into
the work.
Janice
HI everyone
I was taught to make needle lace using architects' linen on which to draw the
pattern. I understand that this is now in scarce supple. I have enough for my
own personal needs at present, but there is the chance that I will be asked to
teach a class on beginning needle lace at a fibre arts guild. I don't have
enough architects' linen to spare for pupils. So I was wondering what you all
use, and if there is a good substitute?
Janice Blair
Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA
www.jblace.com
http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org
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