Lace and lacemaking

A comprehensive guide to fine needlework techniques that imitate French hand sewing to add a special touch to children's clothes, wedding gowns and more.

Typically associated with frilly hankies and flouncy collars that are time-consuming to make and invariably white, the 30 projects in this book span the colour spectrum and make use of a range of media including paper, fabric, thread and even concrete!

A comprehensive guide to fine needlework techniques that imitate French hand sewing to add a special touch to children's clothes, wedding gowns and more.

OLD ITALIAN LACE.

OLD ITALIAN LACE.

This book deals with the lace industry, exploring its history in England, Europe, and in the United States.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive manual of hand-made bobbin lace work, with information on techniques, details on measurements, simple instructions, and a wealth of handy tips.

Lace.

Ancient Needlepoint and Pillow Lace - With Notes on the History of Lace-Making and Descriptions of Thirty Examples.

Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace from a series of knots and loops.

This vintage book contains a detailed account of the history of lace, with information on its origins, development, and popularity throughout history.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to lace and lace making, with information on bobbin, filet, needle-point, netting, tatting, and much more besides.

This vintage book contains a complete handbook on home lace-making designed for both the teacher and pupil.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to making a variety of lace articles.