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I suppose you would try to stretch your fabric on a mad hatter crown slightly if you have one. This was my case I was able to stretch a piece of bardic that way. I you do not own a mad hatter crown you will have to be…"
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Blocking with lace?
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Hello.I am working with guipure lace for the first time and I would like to place it over a improvised top hat wire frame. I appreciate any advice on if it is best to stretch the fabric slightly over…Continue
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Blocking with lace?
Hello.I am working with guipure lace for the first time and I would like to place it over a improvised top hat wire frame. I appreciate any advice on if it is best to stretch the fabric slightly over the frame before stiching to get a firm appearance (particularly on the brim) , or do you have to stiffen the lace first? Additionally, do I have to prepare the lace pair to blocking it?Mary…See More
Blocking with lace
Hello.I am working with guipure lace for the first time and I would like to place it over a improvised top hat wire frame. I appreciate any advice on if it is best to stretch the fabric slightly over the frame before stiching to get a firm appearance (particularly on the brim) , or do you have to stiffen the lace first? Additionally, do I have to prepare the lace pair to blocking it?Mary…See More
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