Sew on Lace Trim for Texture, Color and Detail
comments (1) February 1st, 2012
Sarah McFarland, associate editor
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In the new issue of SewStylish, you'll discover a simple technique for painting rayon lace in gorgeous hues. Here's how to apply that trim to a garment.
Photo: Jack Deutsch
In the new Spring 2012 issue of SewStylish, author and educator Cindy Losekamp of Sew Artfully Yours shared a technique to paint lace in gorgeous hues. Once you've read "Painted Lace: Apply dye with a brush for multicolored effects," you'll want to create your own shaded trim. Here's how to apply lace trim for high-fashion clothes.
In the feature, we applied lace to the neckline and waist of New Look 6968. The techniques for adding lace trim to a garment are simple, and here we demonstrate them on Simplicity SewStylish pattern 2657 and coordinated cotton lace appliqué with navy, cotton stretch fabric.
You can use dyed or painted lace, of course, and any combination of lace trim widths and styles you like to adorn your garment—the more variety, the more eye-catching the style. It is best, though, to apply trim of the same fiber as the fashion fabric, because cotton, polyester, and rayon (the type we painted) laces react differently to heat, steam, and water. By using a simple pattern with a few seams and trim galore, it’s easy to create your own version of runway style.
Put the Pieces Together
Sew the top according to the pattern directions, and prepare to apply the trim. Be sure to test the placement of the trim before you attach it to the garment; this ensures that the trim will lie appropriately on your figure.
1) After you sew your garment (the Simplicity SewStylish 2657 top is shown here), lay the garment flat. Place the trim as planned in your sketch. Then play with it to determine the final composition.
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