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| Sewing Lace Lace insertions are used to join fabrics. The edges are straight. Lace edgings have one finished edge and one straight edge. Galloons have scalloped edges on both sides. Entre deux is a row of embroidered rectangles. Beadings have holes through which ribbon is run. Puffed strips are made from straight strips of fabric which have been gathered on both sides. Caring for Lace To wash lace, tack it to a piece of clean cloth and place in a large screw top bottle containing soap flakes dissolved in hot water. Screw on cap and shake bottle vigorously. Leave to stand for a while and repeat several times. Rinse thoroughly in warm water. Remove lace from mounting cloth, pin it out to shape on a flat cotton pad, using rustless pins. When lace is quite dry, press with a warm iron, through several layers of muslin, to prevent shine. For very old lace or particularly fine lace, use cleaning fluid in the jar instead of soap and water. Work near an open window, because the fumes from cleaning fluids are highly flammable. |
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