Produced in large quantities in France, imported into England, and prized by the elite, these trims were an obvious means of demarcating one’s income, and were traditionally cost-restricted to the uppermost echelons of society.Footnote35 Despite being able to afford the trim, Pepys acknowledged...
Glue has a rich history that stretches back thousands of years, revealing the resourcefulness and ingenuity of ancient civilizations. The development of glue was a significant milestone in human progress, providing the ability to bond materials together and create functional objects. Over time, various...
If you are knitting something in cotton you don’t need to fully soak it to block it when you are finished. You can just lie it flat on an ironing board or clean sheet and give it a good blast of steam from your iron. Crisp and cool, cotton is perfect for summer garments. ...
As a child, I remember making simple necklaces and bracelets by spool knitting, and you can also create decorative trims for garments and coiled mats or coasters for use in your home. Stone Crafts As the name suggests, stone crafts are any form of crafting that uses stone. You’ll need...
found in modern lingerie are still made of this type of lace. Originally the Leavers lace industry was largely based in England (particularly Nottingham), but unfortunately there now remains only one manufacturer (who, conincidentally, makes many of the trims that Ayten Gasson uses in her ...
trims the fabric edge on feeding to provide a neat finishing edge. Unlike lockstitch machines, overlock machine uses loopers fed by multiple thread cones instead of the bobbin. It runs at a much higher speed than any other sewing machine with speed reaching up to 9000rpm but domestic ...
White cotton fabric may be embroidered around small holes to create eyelet fabric, a type of lace. When strips of narrow cotton trims are joined to create a larger piece of fabric, the technique is called heirloom sewing or French hand sewing (although it is often done by machine now.) T...