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| Assorted crochet lace bundles for sale |
This morning I've been ironing the crochet lace I washed yesterday. Originally used as pelmet lengths or to go round bedding and shelf trims now it will go into Handmade Happiness as part of the 'To Make with' section.
Thinking about what can be made with this lovely stuff my first thought is bunting - layered on other fabric and used as edging. Also it would look really romantic sewn just above the inside edge of a jacket so you had a lace layer showing. Pillowcase trim and part of a tote bag. Coiled into lace roses. It's uses are endless.
I'm wondering about dyeing some bits of it. What do you think? In the past I've dyed crochet lace pale blue and it's looked really pretty. You could also paint over it in art works or collage...
Thinking about what can be made with this lovely stuff my first thought is bunting - layered on other fabric and used as edging. Also it would look really romantic sewn just above the inside edge of a jacket so you had a lace layer showing. Pillowcase trim and part of a tote bag. Coiled into lace roses. It's uses are endless.
I'm wondering about dyeing some bits of it. What do you think? In the past I've dyed crochet lace pale blue and it's looked really pretty. You could also paint over it in art works or collage...
4 comments:
For packaging, could you use a film front type bag to put in the facbris/buttons etc. but put into one of your handmade carrier bags to keep the 'making' in?
Long lengths of narrow diamond edged crochet can look good pinned along dresser shelf fronts.
Christine
Hi Christine.
Yes. I've got a box full of those film front ? bakers' bags. Have also ordered flattish boxes with clear lids to fill or for customers to make up gift boxes in...
A to make with section sounds really good - gives the "I should be making this" crowd something to get started with. I'll be back one day. I miss Hampshire and your shop. Melanie
Hello Melanie. Hope all goes well for you.x
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