These are instructions on how to embroider and assemble the FSL
Battenberg Whirlpool Doily. The doily has a unique style that makes
it stand out anywhere.
The finished size of the doily is about 14" in diameter (35 cm). |
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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 the project. |
| 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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Making the Doily
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| Step One: Embroider the file 6 times.
Rinse the stabilizer, spread all parts neatly on a towel and leave to
air dry. |
| Step Two: Thread a needle with the same thread with which you
made the embroidery. Position the panels in a circle. Hand sew the opposite
loops in the places marked in red on the diagram below. |
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The doily is ready. Enjoy!
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Happy Embroidering!
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