Machine Irish Net Lace

Machine Irish Net Lace
Machine Irish Net Lace, also know as Machine Carrickmacross lace is a lovely fine lace using two techniques in one. This lace consists of soft netting, muslin and needle point lace stitches. This form of lace was
originally inspired by Italian applique lace and was then brought into Ireland around 1820 and guipure lace
was then added to the designs to create Irish Net Lace. Originally done by hand, this lace took time and was
costly to make. Thanks to the embroidery machine and some clever digitizing, we can now create our own
Irish Net Lace in a fraction of the time. Personalize bridal and prom dresses with Machine Irish Net Lace
Designs.
Materials:
Water Soluble Stabilizer
Fine soft netting
Muslin
Round tipped scissors
Embroidery Thread
Temporary Adhesive Spray
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I use round tipped scissors when working with netting
as this just helps prevent cutting the netting when
trimming back the muslin. I use children’s round
tipped scissors.
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Be sure to prepare your netting and muslin before you begin your embroidery. I lightly steam
pressed my netting as well as the muslin.
Check the needle in your machine. I used a 75/11 needle.
Check the thread in your bobbin. I used bobbin fill but you can use the same thread in the bobbin as
for the upper thread.
Lets get started! Hope you are as excited as I am.
Each design has 4 color stops. Although the detailed stitch chart will show various colors for these color
stops, just use one color throughout the designs.
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Hoop 2 layers of water soluble stabilizer and a piece
of netting. Stitch the first color stop. This is a die
line. It marks where you will be putting the muslin
fabric.
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Remove the hoop from the machine. Lightly spray
the netting with temporary adhesive spray. Cut a
piece of muslin fabric larger than the embroidered die
lines. Put the muslin over the die lines and press in
place with your hands. Put the hoop back into the
machine and stitch the second colorstop.
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Remove the hoop from the machine. Using the round
tipped scissors, cut away the extra muslin from
around the stitching. Do not cut the netting. Put the
hoop back into the machine and stitch the next color.
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Remove the hoop from the machine. The muslin has
been tacked down and parts of the netting has been
stitched. These parts of the netting are going to be
used for the machine needle point lace stitches. To
create the right effect, the netting in these areas needs
to be cut away, so carefully cut the netting away in
the areas that have been marked on the netting.
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Put the hoop back into the machine and stitch out the last color.
And that’s it, your design is done! Super easy.
If you are going to add more designs to your netting to create either an
edging, or a piece of continuous fabric lace, use placement to correctly
position the extra designs. Stitch out each design as you did the first.
When everything is stitched out the way you want, remove the stabilizer.
To Remove the stabilizer
Soak your embroidered net lace in luke warm water for a few hours to
dissolve the stabilizer. You will probably need to change the water 2 or
3 times. I usually leave mine to soak over night. Once all the stabilizer
is completely removed, lay your lace flat on a towel to dry.
Once dry, your lace is now ready to use on your clothing and home décor projects.
Here are a few suggestions what you can use this type of lace on:
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Bridal gown bodices and skirts
Bridal veils
Necklines on cami’s or tops
Collars and cuffs
Handkerchiefs
Jeans
Prom dresses
On shoes (do you have a pair of shoes you would like to recover? Why not add an Irish Net Lace
motif and a few sequins and beads to finish off the lace)
Bridal gloves
Tea nets
Cushion covers
Lampshades
The possibilities are endless!!!
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