Sewing Lace Edging

[@jojosewist8921]

A good video and helpful ,but we need to know what type and size needle you used. Especially when the lace and fabric are different tyoes. What you demonstrated was done exceptionally well. Voice, speed, and visual were perfect, we just needed a little more info. Thank you fir sharing.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you for the compliment JoJo Sewist.

[@deanhenthorn1890]

JoJo, you really answered your own question. Due to different types, thicknesses, shear and such of both lace and cloth fabrics, you have to adjust your machine setup to your particular needs. Colleen couldn't possibly foretell your project requirements and give an exact answer. I like this video! Well done and informative. If a seamstress hasn't figured out which needle type and size to use by now, they really shouldn't be operating something that'll sew fingers together! Just saying!

[@RameyRocks]

Dean Henthorn when you’re a beginner, you have to learn somehow. Generally one learns by asking questions.

[@casswashwash1070]

Dean Henthorn beginners couldn’t know that

[@mamsam13]

Colleen which foot u used in this video

[@renatastec5212]

You've got GORGEOUS NAILS 😍💅, congrats!! Thanks for the tutorial, Coleen.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you Renata, and for taking the time to comment!! 😊

[@PaintedbyJay]

This tutorial was exactly what i needed to finish a nightgown, thank you! Also your natural nails are G O R G E O U S

[@colleenglea]

You're so welcome! Sew happy you enjoyed the tutorial, and thanks for the compliment Jay.

[@athenasgrovetrims9999]

Your tutorials always make skills so accessible to your audience, from complete novice through professional level. Thanks for sharing your knowledge so kindly and freely.

[@colleenglea]

Thanks you Athena's Grove Trims, for the compliment including taking the time to comment.

[@shelliaventura2428]

I love ALL of your tutorials, you are so detailed and give wonderful close ups. Thank you, really enjoy them and l am learning a lot from you. Thank you.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you for taking the time to comment Shellia.

[@karenquick8737]

Thank you, thank you! I want to add some extra special edging to a kitchen valance and your video helped me.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you Karen for sharing, sew happy that my video was helpful.

[@travissmith7471]

Love love the tutorial... Thanks for sharing... Very inspiring...

[@colleenglea]

You are so welcome Travis, sew happy you enjoyed my tutorial.

[@jenniferlacrosse2552]

This was super helpful, thank you!! 💖💖💖💖

[@colleenglea]

You're so welcome Jennifer!

[@vijayagauri7988]

Certainly I will give this a go. Very neat finish. Thank you.

[@ShadowAbomination]

Thanks for the video! Just started a new project that will make use of this video, but I'm interested as well in learning how to connect the two ends of lace when the sleeve is sewn together into a loop/cylinder.

[@KnitandCrochet424]

I love it, I'm always wanting to do something different to decorate clothes.

[@colleenglea]

This is a great (and easy) way to add a certain flair to garments.

[@catlondon7107]

Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@colleenglea]

Cat London My pleasure.

[@amberriley7633]

I love your accent 😍♥️

[@colleenglea]

Thank you Amber!

[@irenepatten5864]

once again you have helped me thankyou sooooo much

[@colleenglea]

No problem Irene.

[@marcygreaux2731]

Great sewing tips thanks!

[@colleenglea]

My pleasure.

[@amberriley7633]

Thank you so helpful

[@colleenglea]

You're welcome Amber!

[@nikitabhateja18]

Can u do tutorials for various collars please.. required urgently.. all ur tutorials are soooooo good.. u have made stitching such an easy n interesting task..

[@BBMGOSPEL]

Hi, thanks for the tip on the lace, but can you please make a video of how to connect the corners of the lace and sew them together? thank for sharing your great skills!!

[@craftyladydi]

You did it again,Thanks.

[@MrCharliesangel]

Very helpful as always. Do you think you might be able to do a pattern alteration series. Like for a short back waist measurement?

[@Picotee810]

Awesome tutorial, as always...Thanks *.*

[@zaras4484]

Hi, i have bought a wide embroidered black lace to attatch to bracelet length sleeves but tue lace has an extra bit of net on the "straight" side....What is it for And how can I sew it on to my sleeves..Thank you ..Ur a great teacher

[@merabb4002]

Thank u amazing video I do tech in school and I needed a method to add lace on my skirt and this really helped 💗💗

[@colleenglea]

Glad I could be of help Merab Butt! Thanks for commenting.

[@christinarenee5531]

OMG thanks!! I needed this!!!!

[@hannahrowe2604]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@colleenglea]

My pleasure.

[@colleenglea]

Will do, it's on the list, thanks.

[@karmenn7]

wow !!!!!!! awesome thanks

[@BeatAcademy]

Thanks for the video. How do you sew the corners?

[@keithhoward4059]

Thank You . Like to learn

[@colleenglea]

Thank you Keith Howard!

[@ooooo1101]

Thanks for the great advice :)

[@colleenglea]

+oo ooo No problem. Thanks for commenting.

[@mariamccann8707]

Thank you so much. I am a beginner and couldn't follow the other videos or my sewing book.

[@colleenglea]

Maria McCann My pleasure. Thanks for your comment.

[@colleenglea]

Happy to help.

[@mytusense]

Many thanks!

[@cthomasbydesign]

Very helpful.

[@bluebirdsang]

Hi I want to attach lace trim to a square blanket but I am having problems with the corners ,what ever way I turn them they are still coming out wrong ,would love any idea on how to do this .Yours tutorials are by far the best ,thanks

[@colleenglea]

You'll have to sew the lace at an angle of 90 degrees at the corners. Thank you for your kind comment.

[@LeslieStafford]

Thank you!

[@aw1359]

Hey Colleen: Have you tried adding lace with a serger? I just added a hand crocheted edging to a piece of fabric using the flatlock seam (with the knife disengaged). It sewed up beautifully.

[@colleenglea]

Yes I must agree it is a nice finish when done on a serger.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you. There are collar tutorials planned although I can't give any time frame. If you check out some of my playlists however, there are collar techniques there already.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you.

[@RameyRocks]

I am a beginner and want To add lace around the edges of a short sleeve shirt but the shirt is stretchy material will the zigzag stitch work for allowing stretch? is there anything in particular I should do?

[@colleenglea]

Yes! Use the zigzag stitch, you may want to use knit interfacing if it is stretching out of shape. Thanks for commenting Miss R.

[@TheFlametree7]

Thanks so much

[@colleenglea]

My pleasure. Thanks.

[@genevievekyes5579]

Would i be able to use this technique on a neckline? I have finished the garment but need to add the lace trim and im not sure how to get it to lay flat! Thank you

[@colleenglea]

You will struggle, but if the trim is small in width you get away with it!

[@Minxxxo]

How would I go about sewing a lace edging to a bra?

[@tuylahtisdale8170]

trying to put Embroidered Lace Edge Trim wedding dress can you help me

[@colleenglea]

You'll either need to use a French seam when joining your lace together of zig-zag the fabric after you've cut out whatever motif there is. Thanks for your comment.

[@colleenglea]

I think (I'm not 100% sure as I can't see the lace) but that extra bit is for gathering the lace. If you can somehow send a photo, I'll be a little more certain and be able to advise you better.

[@colleenglea]

No problem.

[@nngatlin]

Can you do a tutorial on how to sew lace onto a squared fabric. I don't like that hump curve in the lace at the corner and I don't like the look of the cuting of the lace and trying to piece it together.(I don't like my look)

[@colleenglea]

I'll be introducing a membership area to Fashion Sewing Blog which will look closely at all forms of sewing pattern alteration. Thanks.

[@ministerdr.cherylbenefield9768]

Perfect

[@Missymate]

Hi, great video and thank you it was a great help I would have done it all wrong had I not watched your video. I'm now a subscriber and look forward to more hints and tips 😃👍🏻.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you so much for commenting. Hello Jane, (new subscriber) and welcome to FSB fashion sewing community.

[@colleenglea]

You could but it would all depend on your lace. The zig-zag stitch is better as it holds the edge of the lace flat where a straight stitch wouldn't.

[@debbichi8399]

what about sewing lace to a stretchy fabric?

[@A.Guerrero007]

can u do a tutorial on attaching lace to tulle?

[@jannna187]

Cant't I use a straight stich? what would be the difference? Thank you

[@nancyc.8572]

Hi .. just wondering if you could help me to figure out how to add my lace trim to a blouse that has a rounded front and back and goes up at the sides ? are there any video you know of .. thanks !

[@colleenglea]

Hello Nancy, manipulating the lace with small darts or an applique technique will give the best result to a rounded shape.

[@NancyMbWpg]

thank you for your reply ! have a great day !

[@jacquelyng8065]

Hi Colleen, how would you apply fur trim to a garment or hat.?

[@colleenglea]

Hello Jacquelyn G, This method would be possible, but working with fur can be tricky and messy do, some test runs. I will do a video on this technique but my video request list is very long, it will be sometime before I can upload it to the channel.

[@colleenglea]

No problems.

[@annashuford65]

How do you connect the corners?

[@strongesthope]

Anna Shuford Depends on what you're making.

[@withlovestephaniedenise7024]

How do you sew around the corners?

[@colleenglea]

+Stephanie Denise Thank you for commenting. Use the pivoting technique.

[@Amige97]

How would you tackle showing lace to edge a curved shape, whether ruffled or non-ruffled??

[@colleenglea]

Amy Pickard It will be hard to achieve as lace is hard to manipulate.

[@colleenglea]

It's gone on the request list. Thanks.

[@colleenglea]

I'll do a video for you but the lace at some point will have to be cut.

[@robinwoodard7898]

I'm not sure why your not using an edge foot?

[@colleenglea]

Because it is possible to do it without Robin, thanks for commenting.

[@colleenglea]

The lace would be squared and then sewn into place.

[@anaesterhazy631]

I would skip the music part at the beginning and just get straight to the point. Otherwise a helpful video.

[@colleenglea]

Thanks for taking the time to comment Ana.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you so much.