Various lace named depending on how they are made, and there are many. Each type is characterized by its charm weave.

Needlepoint

It is done with a needle and thread. This is the most flexible of all kinds of lace. While some kinds of lace trailing faster than the thinnest bobbin lace manufacture of other time-consuming. Some consider the pinnacle of art needlepoint lace. The finest antique needlepoint made of a very thin thread, which is not produced. The most tender and expensive needlepoint called Rose Point. Drawing first done on paper, often fortified piece of cloth on which the design was carried out. Typically, these were roses and some other colors.

First Lacemaker performs design a thicker thread, to facilitate the work. The next step - the filling contour flower much finer thread through different stitches. The motif of fine lace to decorate handkerchief requires a three-day work. To produce larger products, all motives (medallions) are sewn together such a thin thread that it can discern only an expert eye. The certificate, dated 1922 year, argues that the veil made for Queen Elizabeth, was made of 12 million stitches.

The white expanse

There are many types of white coats, but three main methods of its implementation - is openwork, cutwork and classic white surface. Openwork lace performed using stretch yarns. By this is meant the Norwegian Hardanger. Richelieu performed by cutting patterns out of the base fabric, and then the decorative edging. Delicate embroidery Broderie Anglaise and Italian retichella - is also a kind of Richelieu. Classic white expanse is performed using embroidery stitches of different depths to create a lighter and darker shades. Often this is done on a particularly thin tissue such as the thin linen, cambric, muslin, organdy, or grid. A typical classic white expanse - is the Irish Carrickmacross, Scottish Ayrshire, Dresden lace and floral variation of Indian paintings.

Bobbin lace

As the name suggests, this is done by lace bobbins and pillows. Bobbins or bobbin, bobbin lace is on (about 1200 to perform complex drawings). Figure is applied to the paper or parchment and stuck a pin along the lines of the drawing through the parchment into a pillow. The free ends of the filaments are wound on bobbins, and wrapped around the right pins, bobbins and then thrown over each other from above, below, or around, weaving and twisting thread, respectively drawing. Patterns can be connected to the grid or cobweb.

Band lace

This name refers to the laces, which uses a tape or tape .  It can be lace, made by hand or machine .  The tape is woven into the picture, and then connect the individual motives and decorated needle or bobbin lace .  For centuries, lace tape called differently: Mezzo Punto, lace "renaissance", and later Brussels lace .  Band lace - a relatively quick way to create a lacy fabric with the finished tape, which is now mostly made by machine .  The length of the narrow ribbon connect manually .  The machine tape has more pronounced creases as difficult to bypass the corners .  Some belts have on one side a thread for which can be pulled to achieve a stronger bending .  Tapes, hand woven on the bobbins, usually have a natural bent corners .  After washing machine lace lies not so smooth .

Knot lace macrame and including tatting

Lace tatting done by using a special needle or hook. Macrame - is an ancient art, which came to Europe in the 8th century, when the Moors brought him to the Middle East. European sailors spread the art around the world. In the 19th century, it has gained popularity, and since that is catching on, it comes out of it. Macrame is used to create a fringing, braid, brushes, bags Bags - a necessary thing in every woman's wardrobe , Belts, backs of chairs and hammocks.

Lace, crochet

Crochet - a chain knitting technique, which is performed by the pickup loops and threading them into each other crochet hook. Each loop is pulled through the other, forming a chain. In this chain of other woven loops, and gradually formed the canvas. Fragments knitting may be performed from a single filament forming fabric integrally formed different patterns. Loops can be double and triple, creating a denser and looser sections, resulting in a lace effect. That is what the thread is used in knitting, significantly affect the result. Knitting kryuchkom- simple, fast and easy technique. The most famous lace, crochet - it Irish Lace.

Warp lace, including Shetland lace, such as shawls, are so thin that they can be passed through a wedding ring.

Machine lace - lace any style, created with the help of mechanical devices.

Tips for working with lace

While lace is quite expensive, nothing can make clothes as spectacular as the beautiful piece of lace fabric. And if you know how to properly deal with lace Lace in the modern wardrobe You do not spend money for nothing. First, select the best and the most affordable type of lace that you can afford. Think about the composition of the material. Lace cotton and 10% polyester content for strength - the most expensive, but will last longer and do not turn yellow with time and washings. This lace is much prettier than nylon. Nylon lace can be damaged by contact with a hot iron. Next, determine the type of lace The types of lace - a form tangles   according to how you use it (how much lace you want, and what kind of clothes you put it). Alençon lace - a floral motifs on the net basis, with the contour of the silken cord or thread. Chantilly Lace - a soft lace, which can be beautifully decorated with the finest ornaments. Guipure lace - embroidery on this basis, which later removed, and only the patterns. The motives are usually, if desired, can be easily cut off from each other.

Be sure to lace otutyuzhte before using it. Place it face down on a towel on top of the lace put a piece of silk organza, and press the iron. It can be used for this purpose wax paper to restore the quality of the lace. Using starch spray, sprinkle lace and wait a couple of minutes, until the fabric will absorb it and then iron it through a special fabric. Be careful not to use too hot iron, or too much steam.

Ironed lace, you are ready to start sewing. Prepare all the lace motifs, check the upper edge of the side seams and motives. Leave large allowances for seams. Place the lace on the fabric and pin pins. Use a small sharp scissors to cut the lace. Again, make sure you do not go over the edge of the lace fabric. Apply the lace at each other or align it so that eventually figures coincide. Cut the excess lace, or the places where the pictures do not match. Place the fabric below, connect with lace, and continue to work with these layers as a single piece of fabric. Pin and baste lace thread of contrasting color line all important joints.

To create a subtle crease in the lace, get the cutting edge is folded lace, pin Pin and sew by hand. Then cut the excess lace.

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