Re: [lace] Colour run
-Having never yet made anything that actually had to fit clothing yet I have no idea where to start. Maybe a paper pattern shape drawn with some seam allowed extra? I would make the lace a pattern that is forgiving of size/shape (not a pictorial motif that absolutely has to fit perfectly or it'll look funny), something like an overall design. I'd make it a little larger than the opening. Then I would add a seam allowance to that. This gives you lots of freedom when fitting the finished lace to the opening. I wouldn't try to sew the lace exactly at the edge of the fabric, but would allow it to go underneath a short ways before sewing. It will look more like an undergarment than something stretched across the opening. (IMO) Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA robinl...@socal.rr.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Colour run
If the neckline is an awkward shape to design/make a piece of lace to fit without pulling the garment out of shape, a wide edging sewn to one edge of a piece of fabric can be pinned or tacked in place where the lace-trimmed upper edge meets the sides of the neckline and tucked inside the garment. (I quite often pin a fairly large lace-edged hankie - folded in half to get a double row of lace - as a modesty piece inside a rather too deep v-neck jumper) Beth In a very windy Cheshire, NW England On Wednesday 28 Dec 2011, you wrote: > This neckline is a sort of horseshoe shape, but I will keep your bigger V > in mind for that shape. > I had wondered about the shape pulling on the garment rather than sitting > well, myself. > Sue T > > > Sue wrote: Having never yet made anything that actually had to fit > > clothing yet I have no idea where to start. > > Maybe a paper pattern shape drawn with some seam allowed extra? - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Christmas wreath bags for cookie pillow storage
I bought some wreath storage bags from Walmart, made by Olivet International, with the idea I could use them for storing cookie pillows, but was concerned about the acid free issue that was discussed recently. The content listed on the package of the red one is "420d nylon." I wrote to their sales department and got the following answer: "The material is synthetic (man-made) and can contain small amounts of acid; however, the backing is Polyurethane which is acid-free and provides protection on the interior of the bag. Hope this is helpful. Regards, Olivet International, Inc." The only colors the bags come in are red and green, so I guess there might still be the issue of color seepage. My thought is I could wrap the pillows in white cotton sheets. Has anyone ever used these to store their pillows? Liz in Missouri where there is sun and a very cool wind. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] removing red dye
Thank you all, undies washed and straps and body clean and white, just a very slight tinge of pink on a small inner piece that will wash out next time I think. Red Top still on hanger waiting for me to pluck up courage to wash it. Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Lace Patterns to fit garments (such as collar shapes)
Some lace collectors have purchased lovely collars, only to find they do not fit over any existing garments in their wardrobes. How nice that lacemakers can custom-make a collar to fit. About 15-20 years ago, Radmilla Zuman taught a class at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York City (Decorative Arts branch of The Smithsonian) on how to develop a pattern for a lace collar. (Devon was in the class, and may remember more.) It seems that Radmilla's method might apply to a modesty panel for a blouse with too low a neckline, and is the same way seamstresses might approach making a pattern. To start, since you've already had a unfortunate situation with the first top, I do not think you should make lace until the grey top has been washed. It might shrink, or even lose dye - as the other one did. To wear it before washing, fold a hanky with the lace edges facing north, and baste it into place. You may want it to be straight across, or with a corner point featured in the middle. It's a nice way to get an idea of possibilities. You need to get the garment area you want to insert with lace as flat as possible, because you will need to trace the neckline opening. You may be able to do this best on a ironing board. If you cannot get it flat, try to put it on a dressmaker's mannequin over a piece of plain fabric you can draw on (like bed sheeting). Suggest a fabric rather than tissue paper that is used for commercial patterns, because you can manipulate it a lot and it will not tear. Pin the two layers together so they won't move. You can then use one of those vanishing blue ink pens quilters use - to trace the neckline. If any of this type of ink gets on the garment, you can touch it with cold water and it will vanish. (Test ink first on an inside seam, to be sure it is the right product.) Once you have the neckline shape, you can decide what type of lace trimming you would like to make -- one that is sewn on top of the garment, or one that is sewn inside. You can play with existing lace edging yardage that you already have, or ribbons, to see the effect and how much you will need. *Noone has recommended you should complain to the shop owner where you bought your red top. It would be nice if you did that. Be sure the shop's headquarters knows the brand name and any other identifying information as soon as possible after purchase! If enough complaints are received, the product line may be dropped. If any more of the tops are still on racks, they may be removed.* Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 12/28/2011 7:15:03 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, hurwitz...@btinternet.com writes: Now some proper lace content. I have another new top, not yet worn, grey with pattern and a few sequins over the top and the neck line is a tad low on me, so a modesty panel would definitely be useful.Having never yet made anything that actually had to fit clothing yet I have no idea where to start. Maybe a paper pattern shape drawn with some seam allowed extra? Sue T Dorset UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Colour run
This neckline is a sort of horseshoe shape, but I will keep your bigger V in mind for that shape. I dont have a dryer machine, so my garments hang either on a coathanger, or over a clothes rack to dry, depending on what it is. This grey one is definately one for the coathanger (I have some nice padded ones) to keep them on. I do smooth and flatten the lace on the napkins in this way while damp and usually iron/press while damp as well, so will keep that in mind for the top. I had wondered about the shape pulling on the garment rather than sitting well, myself. Sue T, in sunny dorset, where the sun is shinning and then it keeps raining and drying quickly in very windy weather:-) You are welcome to my share of any snow. Sue wrote: Having never yet made anything that actually had to fit clothing yet I have no idea where to start. Maybe a paper pattern shape drawn with some seam allowed extra? I had the same problem with a v-neck tee that I bought in England in April. I made a same-colour piece of Idrija to fit the space, but an easier Malvary in a very snowy Ottawa where we had about 1cm for Christmas but have made up for lost time overnight - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Colour run
Sue wrote: Having never yet made anything that actually had to fit clothing yet I have no idea where to start. Maybe a paper pattern shape drawn with some seam allowed extra? I had the same problem with a v-neck tee that I bought in England in April. I made a same-colour piece of Idrija to fit the space, but an easier solution if you are a little nervous about getting a good shape is to measure the widest part of the 'v' and make a strip of lace a little bit longer than the measurement. You can then tack it in to the space. If you start on a slope and finish on a slope you will get a "v" shape, but make sure it is long enough to lay flat and not pull the garment. Depending on whether you want to remove the lace to wash the garment will determine how well you stitch the piece into the garment. Mine is in permanently and I have washed it in the machine. I do sometimes have to dampen the lace and pull it out flat after the garment is dry (I hang things to dry outside in the summer not drying in a machine) Malvary in a very snowy Ottawa where we had about 1cm for Christmas but have made up for lost time overnight - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] removing red dye or set the color
no offense given but it looks more to witchcraft recepeice there is a very good reason underwear is mostly in "washable" colors we are not made out of sugar and honey…….. goo new year to all francis Op 28-dec.-2011, om 13:41 heeft B Krbechek het volgende geschreven: > I forgot where I found this (a long time ago) but it has helped me: > > To Set Colors > > Red, Pink, Black 1 cup salt - 2 gal. water > > Yellow, Tan, Brown 1 cup vinegar - 2 gal. water > > Blue, Green, Purple 1 ozl. alum - 1 gal. water > > Soak for 2 hours > > Blanche in Minneapolis > > - > To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: > unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to > arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: > http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] removing red dye or set the color
I forgot where I found this (a long time ago) but it has helped me: To Set Colors Red, Pink, Black 1 cup salt - 2 gal. water Yellow, Tan, Brown 1 cup vinegar - 2 gal. water Blue, Green, Purple 1 ozl. alum - 1 gal. water Soak for 2 hours Blanche in Minneapolis - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Colour run
Thank you all for some good replies, I do have some of those vanish sheets so hopefully it will remove the pink from the white clothing which includes the underarm seam of a 30 year old hand knitted aran. I am going to be cautious with the top for now as I haven't yet washed it, so the lace is still white and the top still red. If all else fails I will definately be tempted to make up a new insert to tack over the top of the commercially made one. Sorry about not including lace content in my first email but I didn't expect so many of you to be around to answer:-) and brain not in gear. Now some proper lace content. I have another new top, not yet worn, grey with pattern and a few sequins over the top and the neck line is a tad low on me, so a modisty panel would definately be useful. Having never yet made anything that actually had to fit clothing yet I have no idea where to start. Maybe a paper pattern shape drawn with some seam allowed extra? Sue T Dorset UK www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: Fw: [lace] removing red dye
No... I'm familiar with Udder Butter, but this is a clear liquid solution. I guess I'll have to go find my bottle! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA. USA Norma Harris wrote: >Clay, the name of the solution you may be looking for is "Orvis" another name >for udder balm (usually purchased in farm supply stores).� This is also the >solution used to wash antique quilts. >Norma > >http://normasneedlez.blogspot.com >http://sistersstitching.blogspot.com >NATA #847 >Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have. > > >--- On Tue, 27/12/11, Clay Blackwell wrote: > >Sue, if you go to a quilt shop, they may have a special solution that is sold >to prevent colors from running.� Generally, quilt fabrics are washed before >cutting and sewing, so a pre-soak in this solution is what is used to stop >those pesky runs...� and dark blues and reds are the most offensive as far as >running is concerned (in my experience).� I can't remember the name of the >solution, off-hand.� Sorry. > >- >To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: >unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to >arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: >http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: Fw: [lace] removing red dye
Yes! That's it. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA. USA Susie Rose wrote: > >Greetings to One & All! The name of the >quilt soap to vse with overdyed fabrics is 'Retayne'. I use it when washing >dark fabrics all the time. I'm not sure if it is available in the UK. It helps >to keep the dye in the fabric. Orvus paste is just a gentle fabric soap. And a >little goes a long way. The BEST soap to vse on fine washables. Even wool. Not >a solution to a dye problem.Hugs, Susie Rose > >--On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 1:35 PM PST Clay Blackwell >wrote:>Sue, if you go to a quilt shop, they may have a special solution that >is sold to prevent colors from running. Generally, quilt fabrics are washed >before cutting and sewing, so a pre-soak in this solution is what is used to >stop those pesky runs... and dark blues and reds are the most offensive as >far as running is concerned (in my experience). I can't > remember the name of the solution, off-hand. Sorry.>>But since the top > hasn't been washed, then soaking in this may solve the problem.>>As far as > removing the lace is concerned... it may not be as easy as taking out > something hand-sewn would be, but use a seam ripper, and I'm sure it will > come out. Your top will be much more attractive with your own hand-made > lace, if the color doesn't come out of the original lace in the top.>>Good > luck!>>Clay>>On 12/27/2011 3:18 PM, Sue wrote:>> As the top is worn but not > dirty I wondered whether putting it in cold water, with or without salt might > set the colours where they are. ?>> I never wash clothing in very hot > water.>> As the top is commercially made as is the lace its not possible to > take it out as suggested by a couple of people. Thank you for all the > suggestions though.>> Sue T>> >> Dear Sue,>> I've had the same problem and > while I can't tell you how to stop the red from running, I find that the red > came out of the undies with the next wash. I'll be interested to see what > others say about the red top, but I think I was told to wash in cool water, > not hotthe good news is that the colour only runs for the first couple of > washes.>> >> Good luck!>> Regards>> >> Ruth>> >> >> On 28/12/2011, at 5:19 > AM, "Sue" wrote:>> >> I hope you all had a good > holiday weekend.>> I wore a new red top which has a little white lacy insert, > over christmas and>> now I have a pinkish tinge to my white lacey undies. > Can anyone tell me>> the best quickest way to keep the red red, and the > white insert of the top>> white, plus get the pink off my undies please. I > haven't done anything with>> them yet, so no mistakes so far:-) I do have > some of those vanish sheets in>> my cupboard, I wonder if that will keep the > colours right and remove the pink>> stain from my undies?>> >> Sue T>> Dorset > UK>> www.hurwitzend.co.uk - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
