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Endless Lace Borders: Embel-laced Blouse
Project Instructions By Tamara Evans
Floriani...The Name That Means Beautiful Embroidery!
Endless Lace Borders : Embel-laced Blouse By Tamara Evans “I consider lace to be one of the prettiest imitations ever made of the fantasy of nature,” Coco Chanel, 1939. A touch of lace adds an element of style to the most ordinary of garments. A simple tailored shirt enhanced with a few lace borders makes a truly fashionable, but wearable garment. The beauty of embroidered lace belies the simplicity of its creation with Walter Floriani’s Signature Series: Endless Lace Borders. Note – Complete Parts A and B of the project lesson before beginning the software lesson in order to determine design measurements.
Materials:
• Endless Lace Borders design collection • Purchased blouse (pre-washed) • Floriani thread to match blouse (for all sewing and embroidery, use matching bobbin thread) • Floriani Wet N Gone stabilizer • Floriani Wet N Gone Tacky Tape (½” wide roll) • Appli-Kay Wonder Tape (½” wide x ½ yard)
Step 2 – Trim and hem Use a quilter’s ruler or yardstick to mark the full width of the new blouse hem. Measure up from the sides to make sure the hem is even.
Tools: • • • • •
Chalk marker Tape measure Quilters ruler Edge joining presser foot (optional) Open toe or clear presser foot
Part A – Prepare Blouse Step 1 – Mark blouse changes Try on the blouse. Mark new sleeve length and new hem length with chalk.
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Add seam allowance for the hem by placing Wet N Gone Tacky Tape right below the marked hemline as shown.
Floriani...The Name That Means Beautiful Embroidery!
Trim away the excess fabric at the bottom of the tape.*
To put the collar band back together, fuse a piece of Appli-Kay Wonder Tape to one side of the inside of the collar. Remove the paper to expose the adhesive. Stick the other side of the collar band to the adhesive and fuse per manufacturer’s instructions. Top stitch the collar band by using the previous stitching as a guide.
Finish the raw edge of the hem with an overcast stitch.
Step 2 – The bottom Measure the entire length of the blouse bottom. Write down the bottom border measurement.
Repeat the same process for the sleeves. *Instead of trimming and finishing the edge, use a serger if available to complete both steps at the same time.
Part B – Measure lace borders In order to determine the number and length of the lace sections necessary to stitch, measure the areas of the altered blouse where lace will be applied. Step 1 – The collar Measure the width of the collar where it is set into the band. Write down the collar measurement. After measuring, carefully detach the collar from the band by removing the stitches holding it in place.
Fold the hem to the back �" and top stitch close to the finished raw edge of the hem. Step 3 – The sleeve. Lay the folded sleeve on a flat surface. Measure the width of the sleeve. Since the sleeve is folded in half, double the measurement. Write down the sleeve measurement.
Fold the hem to the back �" and top stitch close to the finished raw edge of the hem. Note – Complete the software lesson before proceeding with Part C.
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Floriani...The Name That Means Beautiful Embroidery!
Part C – Assemble the lace sections Step 1 – Create the lace Hoop 2 layers of Wet N Gone stabilizer. Have matching thread in the bobbin. Stitch the lace created in the software lesson. Remove the lace from the hoop and trim away excess stabilizer close to the lace stitching. Keep track of which sections are for the collar, the sleeves, and the hem of the blouse. Step 2 – Layout lace borders Lay out the lace sections to join for bottom, sleeves, and collar. For the bottom and sleeves, alternate the top and bottom sides of the lace as shown. (This step is optional and depends on the lace design selected for the borders.).
Front of lace Step 3 – Stitch borders together Set the sewing machine to 2-2.5 mm zigzag stitch with a .5 mm stitch length (satin stitch). Stitch the three areas where the stitching meets. Use an open toe or clear foot to see the stitching area easily.
Match the sections together.
Join all sections as shown. Trim thread tails on front and back.
Use Wet N Gone Tacky Tape to hold the sections in place during the stitching process. Cut a piece of tape the width of the lace border and remove the paper backing. Place the tape on the back side of the lace. Finger press the tape in place.
Front of lace
Back of lace Back of lace
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Floriani...The Name That Means Beautiful Embroidery!
Part D – Attach lace borders to blouse Step 1 – Mark lace stitching line Lay the lace right side down on a flat surface. Use a quilter’s ruler to measure in �" from the outer most edge of the lace as shown. Because it is difficult to mark lace accurately with a conventional fabric marker, use pieces of Wet N Gone Tacky tape to mark the �” mark on the lace itself.
Step 2 – Attach lace to the blouse hem Work on the wrong side of the blouse and lace. Start stitching at the overlap (buttonhole) side of the blouse matching the edge of the lace to the edge of the opening. Then, match the finished edge of the hem with the �" line on the lace, where marked by the tape. Join the lace to the hem with a narrow (1.5-2 mm) zigzag stitch. An edge joining foot is a definite asset during this step.
Step 3 – Attach lace to the sleeves. Repeat Step 2 for each of the sleeves. For best results, match one of the lace joints to the underarm seam of the sleeve. This way, each of the sleeve lace will appear identical. Step 4 – Attach lace collar Attach the lace to the collar in the same manner. For best results, match the lace joint to the center back of the collar band and stitch out to the front on each side.
Step 5 – Launder The blouse is now ready for laundering to remove all traces of the Wet N Gone stabilizer and tape. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for the stabilizer and the blouse. If the lace needs to be pressed, cover with Walt’s pressing cloth to avoid damage to the thread.
Project and step-by-step instructions created by Tamara Evans for RNK Distributing.
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Floriani...The Name That Means Beautiful Embroidery!
Project Instructions By Tamara Evans
Floriani...The Name That Means Beautiful Embroidery!
Endless Lace Borders : Embel-laced Blouse By Tamara Evans “I consider lace to be one of the prettiest imitations ever made of the fantasy of nature,” Coco Chanel, 1939. A touch of lace adds an element of style to the most ordinary of garments. A simple tailored shirt enhanced with a few lace borders makes a truly fashionable, but wearable garment. The beauty of embroidered lace belies the simplicity of its creation with Walter Floriani’s Signature Series: Endless Lace Borders. Note – Complete Parts A and B of the project lesson before beginning the software lesson in order to determine design measurements.
Materials:
• Endless Lace Borders design collection • Purchased blouse (pre-washed) • Floriani thread to match blouse (for all sewing and embroidery, use matching bobbin thread) • Floriani Wet N Gone stabilizer • Floriani Wet N Gone Tacky Tape (½” wide roll) • Appli-Kay Wonder Tape (½” wide x ½ yard)
Step 2 – Trim and hem Use a quilter’s ruler or yardstick to mark the full width of the new blouse hem. Measure up from the sides to make sure the hem is even.
Tools: • • • • •
Chalk marker Tape measure Quilters ruler Edge joining presser foot (optional) Open toe or clear presser foot
Part A – Prepare Blouse Step 1 – Mark blouse changes Try on the blouse. Mark new sleeve length and new hem length with chalk.
2
Add seam allowance for the hem by placing Wet N Gone Tacky Tape right below the marked hemline as shown.
Floriani...The Name That Means Beautiful Embroidery!
Trim away the excess fabric at the bottom of the tape.*
To put the collar band back together, fuse a piece of Appli-Kay Wonder Tape to one side of the inside of the collar. Remove the paper to expose the adhesive. Stick the other side of the collar band to the adhesive and fuse per manufacturer’s instructions. Top stitch the collar band by using the previous stitching as a guide.
Finish the raw edge of the hem with an overcast stitch.
Step 2 – The bottom Measure the entire length of the blouse bottom. Write down the bottom border measurement.
Repeat the same process for the sleeves. *Instead of trimming and finishing the edge, use a serger if available to complete both steps at the same time.
Part B – Measure lace borders In order to determine the number and length of the lace sections necessary to stitch, measure the areas of the altered blouse where lace will be applied. Step 1 – The collar Measure the width of the collar where it is set into the band. Write down the collar measurement. After measuring, carefully detach the collar from the band by removing the stitches holding it in place.
Fold the hem to the back �" and top stitch close to the finished raw edge of the hem. Step 3 – The sleeve. Lay the folded sleeve on a flat surface. Measure the width of the sleeve. Since the sleeve is folded in half, double the measurement. Write down the sleeve measurement.
Fold the hem to the back �" and top stitch close to the finished raw edge of the hem. Note – Complete the software lesson before proceeding with Part C.
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Floriani...The Name That Means Beautiful Embroidery!
Part C – Assemble the lace sections Step 1 – Create the lace Hoop 2 layers of Wet N Gone stabilizer. Have matching thread in the bobbin. Stitch the lace created in the software lesson. Remove the lace from the hoop and trim away excess stabilizer close to the lace stitching. Keep track of which sections are for the collar, the sleeves, and the hem of the blouse. Step 2 – Layout lace borders Lay out the lace sections to join for bottom, sleeves, and collar. For the bottom and sleeves, alternate the top and bottom sides of the lace as shown. (This step is optional and depends on the lace design selected for the borders.).
Front of lace Step 3 – Stitch borders together Set the sewing machine to 2-2.5 mm zigzag stitch with a .5 mm stitch length (satin stitch). Stitch the three areas where the stitching meets. Use an open toe or clear foot to see the stitching area easily.
Match the sections together.
Join all sections as shown. Trim thread tails on front and back.
Use Wet N Gone Tacky Tape to hold the sections in place during the stitching process. Cut a piece of tape the width of the lace border and remove the paper backing. Place the tape on the back side of the lace. Finger press the tape in place.
Front of lace
Back of lace Back of lace
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Floriani...The Name That Means Beautiful Embroidery!
Part D – Attach lace borders to blouse Step 1 – Mark lace stitching line Lay the lace right side down on a flat surface. Use a quilter’s ruler to measure in �" from the outer most edge of the lace as shown. Because it is difficult to mark lace accurately with a conventional fabric marker, use pieces of Wet N Gone Tacky tape to mark the �” mark on the lace itself.
Step 2 – Attach lace to the blouse hem Work on the wrong side of the blouse and lace. Start stitching at the overlap (buttonhole) side of the blouse matching the edge of the lace to the edge of the opening. Then, match the finished edge of the hem with the �" line on the lace, where marked by the tape. Join the lace to the hem with a narrow (1.5-2 mm) zigzag stitch. An edge joining foot is a definite asset during this step.
Step 3 – Attach lace to the sleeves. Repeat Step 2 for each of the sleeves. For best results, match one of the lace joints to the underarm seam of the sleeve. This way, each of the sleeve lace will appear identical. Step 4 – Attach lace collar Attach the lace to the collar in the same manner. For best results, match the lace joint to the center back of the collar band and stitch out to the front on each side.
Step 5 – Launder The blouse is now ready for laundering to remove all traces of the Wet N Gone stabilizer and tape. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for the stabilizer and the blouse. If the lace needs to be pressed, cover with Walt’s pressing cloth to avoid damage to the thread.
Project and step-by-step instructions created by Tamara Evans for RNK Distributing.
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Floriani...The Name That Means Beautiful Embroidery!
