| The FSL
Battenberg Lace Vest is a set of four designs for commecial-size
(10" x 12") hoops. The vest's delicate layout makes it a great piece for
completing any outfit. White is probably the most classical and formal
color. Use other colors to give the vest a more casual, relaxed feel.
The finished size of the vest is for a lady with chest size 35"- 36"
(88-92 cm). |
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| 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 weblike 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 watersoluble
mesh. We do not recommend it for this type of project.
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 both in the needle
and in the bobbin, but similar threads from other companies should work
just as well. |
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| Needles: We used 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 Vest
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| You need to embroider each of the files twice. First embroider the
file as it is, then embroider the mirror image of the file. |
| Embroider the file "Back1". Embroider the mirror image of the file
"Back1".
Embroider the file "Back2". Embroider the mirror image of the file "Back2".
Rinse the stabilizer and leave to air dry.
Press all parts with steam. On your working table, lay out the designs.
Manually, join the parts in the places marked in red. Use the same thread
with which you made the embroidery. |
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| Embroider the file "Front1". Embroider the mirror image of the file
"Front1".
Embroider the file "Front2". Embroider the mirror image of the file
"Front2".
Rinse the stabilizer and leave to air dry.
Press all parts with steam. On your working table, lay out the designs.
Manually, join the parts in the places marked in red. Use the same thread
with which you made the embroidery. |
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| Now connect the shoulder seams in the same way - manually, using
the same thread with which you made the embroidery. |
| The vest is ready. It will make any ordinary outfit suitable for a
special ocassion. Can be an excellent addition to a wedding dress.... |
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Happy Embroidering!
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