tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post5656775875131969729..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Guest Post: Colette Patterns Lace Insertion TutorialGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70107294827050851172011-11-12T09:57:45.847-05:002011-11-12T09:57:45.847-05:00Thanks for the tutorial. Beautiful and delicate de...Thanks for the tutorial. Beautiful and delicate detail! It definitely emphasizes the look of the dress.Vanessahttp://auroras11.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26863284867168926862011-11-06T11:31:16.402-05:002011-11-06T11:31:16.402-05:00Suzzles: AMEN!Suzzles: AMEN!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-67947539248870521822011-11-06T09:40:24.206-05:002011-11-06T09:40:24.206-05:00Why NOT a black for the lace when nothing else is ...Why NOT a black for the lace when nothing else is black? Why a NOT a lace insert with a very tailored belt? Isn't the whole point of sewing your own clothing the endlessly possibilities?Suzzlesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72247062309896111982011-11-05T14:21:36.084-04:002011-11-05T14:21:36.084-04:00A lace insert makes a very nice trim! How about so...A lace insert makes a very nice trim! How about some design details that have something in common with other design details of the garment such as the gentle bias curve of the collar or the elasticized sleeve openings or color. Why black for the lace when nothing else is black? Why a lace insert with a very tailored belt?petuniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109782467036561348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62003251890835049812011-11-05T07:19:26.991-04:002011-11-05T07:19:26.991-04:00In heirloom sewing lace insertion is done a little...In heirloom sewing lace insertion is done a little differently and I think it's much easier actually: The lace is sewn on the right side of the fabric along both edges, then with a pair of scissors (bandage scissors are good for this) the fabric is slit all along the the lace from the back. Then the cut edges are pressed away from the lace. The cut edges are sewn down from the right side along the first stitching with the teeny tiny zig zag. Then the cut edges are trimmed close to the zig zag from the back.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668161467072636784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26312052462940047232011-11-04T13:45:16.811-04:002011-11-04T13:45:16.811-04:00I'm glad you guys like! I have a huge stash of...I'm glad you guys like! I have a huge stash of lace myself, much of it given to me by my grandmother, so I'm always looking for a way to use it. I should photograph it sometime for the blog, it's pretty awesome and make me think I should sew more lingerie.<br /><br />Bratling and Claire, those are great suggestions for alternate ways to do insertions. I suppose that I tend to prefer to hide the header on my lace, but the method Bratling describes is one I've used for insertions of lace with shaped edges (like on lingerie).Saraihttp://www.colettepatterns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40476016138068602792011-11-04T01:23:04.778-04:002011-11-04T01:23:04.778-04:00Great tutorial. I love lace so this is one I will...Great tutorial. I love lace so this is one I will be trying.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07142947905050151725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49420235949078673432011-11-03T18:53:47.516-04:002011-11-03T18:53:47.516-04:00Wonderful darling!Wonderful darling!lovelytracyleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16918421786329770052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39537706292785447792011-11-03T18:26:40.007-04:002011-11-03T18:26:40.007-04:00Love this tutorial. I always wondered how to do th...Love this tutorial. I always wondered how to do this. My book should be arriving from Amazon tomorrow!Miss Pricklyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124464700790056459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62946226497106945832011-11-03T17:31:33.045-04:002011-11-03T17:31:33.045-04:00I like this suggestion - it would be great just ab...I like this suggestion - it would be great just about anywhere you'd like to add a pretty detail such as sleeves, or down the front of a top, etc.<br /><br />Thanks for the great tutorial!Paulahttp://www.learnhowtosewnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73280545437996146452011-11-03T15:08:41.435-04:002011-11-03T15:08:41.435-04:00It's a project saver too! I made a big linen w...It's a project saver too! I made a big linen white shirt, pirate style, and the sleeves just weren't long enough. So I added two lace inserts and an extra strip between them, adding up to about 4 extra inches. It looks amazing, and my shirt sleeves are good and long! :)MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2162971769135800862011-11-03T13:59:47.980-04:002011-11-03T13:59:47.980-04:00Great tutorial! The lace trim adds a lot to the dr...Great tutorial! The lace trim adds a lot to the dress.<br /><br />♥ Gina Michele<br /><a href="http://www.crochetclouds.com" rel="nofollow">CrochetClouds.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376356878120105071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89038052951179911642011-11-03T13:36:01.596-04:002011-11-03T13:36:01.596-04:00Thanks for the tutorial. You've inspired to st...Thanks for the tutorial. You've inspired to start using my lace stash!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78301081554172684952011-11-03T13:20:34.137-04:002011-11-03T13:20:34.137-04:00I second Bratling's comment about there being ...I second Bratling's comment about there being an easier way to add insertion.<br /><br />I trace one line around the fabric where I want the top edge and hand baste the lace in place through the middle. Then I straight stitch through the header on both sides.<br /><br />Carefully cut open and press your fabric back on the wrong side, like opening a book. Zig zag or pinstitch over the headers again. No need to do all the narrow hemming and it's remarkably sturdy. It doesn't add length or require any calculations and you can do it anywhere - sleeves, bodices etc.<br /><br />When you get good at it, you can even shape the lace with this method - scallops, swirls, loop de loops.Claire Meldrumhttp://www.clairemeldrum.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76040467944248816982011-11-03T11:54:00.797-04:002011-11-03T11:54:00.797-04:00thanks for the tutorial!!! this really is a foolpr...thanks for the tutorial!!! this really is a foolproof way to add in lace :o) something I won't be fearing anymore from now on!<br />And a little applause to Gertie for being such a great host :o) the chessnut-cake and tea were awesome ;o) (or was that my own cake and tea lol)Saskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15087777021730115000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78542176443269236592011-11-03T11:22:08.431-04:002011-11-03T11:22:08.431-04:00Thanks for the wonderful tutorial, such a simple w...Thanks for the wonderful tutorial, such a simple way to add individuality to a garment. xWag Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413624660367926798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88749482303630847742011-11-03T11:20:36.687-04:002011-11-03T11:20:36.687-04:00Thank you sarai, this is such a nice alternative t...Thank you sarai, this is such a nice alternative to the normal, everyday hem- It's lovely!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884929299028783839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44354706293174847452011-11-03T09:41:56.343-04:002011-11-03T09:41:56.343-04:00Thanks for a great tutorial - I really like this l...Thanks for a great tutorial - I really like this look. I can't wait for my copy of your book to arrive!Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60115244682082972322011-11-03T09:40:57.192-04:002011-11-03T09:40:57.192-04:00Love it! It looks great with not too much fuss. Go...Love it! It looks great with not too much fuss. Gorgeous dress too.woolcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005298164560477067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60463618896364026382011-11-03T09:40:08.970-04:002011-11-03T09:40:08.970-04:00Y'know, there's an easier way to do it... ...Y'know, there's an easier way to do it... And my sewing machine manual has the instructions! (Yay for vintage machines!) No pattern manipulation required. You measure up from the hem to make sure that it's in the same place all the way around. Pin your lace in place, zig-zag the edges on both sides, and then trim away the fabric from the back.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1701285713752546122011-11-03T09:17:02.682-04:002011-11-03T09:17:02.682-04:00A fabulous tutorial makes a difference.A fabulous tutorial makes a difference.SassyTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11968905309758903062011-11-03T09:00:14.916-04:002011-11-03T09:00:14.916-04:00Lovely! I have the book marked on Amazon, and plan...Lovely! I have the book marked on Amazon, and plan to purchase it. I like that it covers not just basic sewing techniques, but fitting, planning, etc. I am not a brand new sewer, but I am certain I will be able to learn from this book. <br /><br />Thank you for the tutorial, the dress looks lovely!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625862236301365474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61391413921802399762011-11-03T08:52:13.378-04:002011-11-03T08:52:13.378-04:00Ooh I love this idea. It really jazzes up a simpl...Ooh I love this idea. It really jazzes up a simple skirt pattern!Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487119675699417109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75588672038107298832011-11-03T08:00:50.477-04:002011-11-03T08:00:50.477-04:00That's a great suggestion for such a simple dr...That's a great suggestion for such a simple dress. Thanks for the post!Seraphinalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706215125457113080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40676945737504594222011-11-03T07:45:21.945-04:002011-11-03T07:45:21.945-04:00Thanks so much for the great demonstration,I learn...Thanks so much for the great demonstration,I learnt a lot! That dress is absolutely beautiful and the lace is gorgeous. Will the book be for sale in the uk? Great guest blogger.It's really made me want to dig out my sewing machine now! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.com/Second Hand Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937657828552984478noreply@blogger.com