Utility stitches and practical sewing
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Lace-work
Lace inserts
A beautiful heirloom effect can be
achieved on christening wear, children
·
s
clothes and other garments with lace in-
serts.
• Baste the lace to the face side of the
fabric.
• Stitch very close to both edges of the
lace using straight stitch.
• Carefully slit the fabric behind the lace
at the center. Press these edges to-
wards the garment.
• Overstitch both edges of the lace with a
small zigzag stitch.
• Cut away the excess fabric on the back
of your project.
Lace edges with corners
Tablecloths, napkins and clothing can all
be beautifully enhanced with lace trim-
mings.
• Serge/clean-
À
nish the fabric edges.
• Stitch the lace onto the face side of the
fabric up till the
À
rst corner.
• Fold over the corners and stitch them
diagonally.
• Continue until all edges are stitched.