| For this project we used the FSL
Battenberg Lace Necklace pattern.
You'll need a T-shirt and embroidery polyester threads, and any small
embellishments of your choise (optional). |
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| To embroider this type of lace, please read our recommendations first. |
| Stabilizers: We recommend to use water-soluble mesh, such as
Vilene. Vilene D0102 is a non woven dissolvable stabilizer which is imported
into the US, is sold in large rolls and is sometimes repackaged under different
brand names. Two of these brand names are Wash-Away and Aqua Magic.
Film-like water soluble stabilizers, such as Solvy, are not suitable
for Free-Standing Lace embroidery. |
| Threads: The thinner the thread, the finer the final product
will be. That is why we recommend that at least one of the threads, either
in the bobbin or in the needle, should be cotton, which gives bulk to the
lace and makes it look hand-made. Embroidery polyester thread will
make very fine web-like lace.
Embroidery rayon thread is too soft, it does not keep its shape and
very often its color fades under the influence of chemicals from the water-soluble
mesh.
If you are using 50- or 60-weight cotton, you can use it both in the
bobbin and in the needle. If you use 40-weight cotton thread for the needle,
you can use regular polyester bobbin thread.
We used Signature machine quilting cotton thread, but similar threads
from other companies should work just as well. |
| Needles: We use size 80/12 embroidery needles and 80/12 metallic
needles. Our experience shows that cotton thread used with metallic needles
gives less lint. The needles should be sharp, so it's advisable to change
them after every project. |
| Most Importantly: ALWAYS make a test stitch-out of the design
and wash away the stabilizer. This helps you to select the threads, needles,
stabilizers and settings of your machine correctly. DO NOT embroider several
designs in one hoop. |
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T-Shirt Decoration
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Step One: Hoop 2 layers of watersoluble mesh. Embroider all
three files of the FSL
Battenberg Lace Necklace Set.
Wash away the stabilizer and leave the lace to air dry. Press with
steam. |
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| We used a royal blue t-shirt. We chose to make the lace bright yellow
and the second color royal blue to match the color of the t-shirt. |
| Step Two: After the lace is ready, place the t-shirt on your
working table and position the lace around the neckline. Pin it in place. |
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| Step Three: Thread your sewing machine with the same thread
with which you embroidered the second color of your lace (in our case it's
royal blue polyester). Topstitch the lace to the t-shirt along the blue
line of the lace.
Your t-shirt already looks great. |
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| Add some hot-fix crystals for sparkle. |
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| We also decorated a long-sleeved black t-shirt with black lace. The
effect created is more subtle, and unfortunately it wasn't really captured
well by the camera. However, it is definitely a more stylish, tasteful
look. |
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Enjoy!
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Happy Embroidering!
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