Lacemaking Ivy Talisic

NEEDLE
CRAFT
HA 603
LACE
MAKING
OBJECTIVES
IVY C. TALISIC
Determine
Compare handmade
Identify Show
the
Lace
the
Enumerate popular
History
andParts
features
the of
Machine
of
Defineof lace
Lace
Lace
Lace designs
Making
made lace
Fabric
Construction
Lace Fabric
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LACE
What is Lace ?
“lace” comes from both the Middle English and Old French
word, ”las”
Derived from the Latin ”laqueus”, which means “noose”.
Lace is an open work fabric consisting of a
network of yarns formed into intricate designs.
Lace may be hand or machine made, and intricate

patterns can be produced by either technique.
Both narrow and wide lace fabrics are available.

The edges of the fabric may be straight or 5
curved.
HISTORY
Where was it originated and when was
it discovered?
•We have no precise information on the

birth of lace.
• Lace seems to appear in the 16th century in

Venice.
• It was first named ‘passementerie’ (1539).

is the art of making elaborate trimmings
• In 1545, the term lace ‘dentelle’ (little

teeth) appears for the first time in the
inventory of the dower of François sister.
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HISTORY
Where was it originated and when was • First used in men’s clothes, lace was then worn
it discovered? by women in 17th century.
• In the 19th century, Napoleon 1st decided that

lace should only be worn by women.
• In France, the first factories were set up in the

17th century on Colbert’s initiative.
• The first looms appeared around 1820.
HISTORY
it discovered?
• In 1809, John Heathcoat from Nottingham (UK), a

young mechanic, invents the first tulle loom, made with
a system of bobbin and carriage.
• Saint Pierre – lès – Calais was the first town to have a

mechanical loom in 1820.
• 1830 : the jacquard system is associated with the

Leavers machine and enables to transform tulle into
lace.
HISTORY
it discovered?
The ‘20s of the last century were very prolific for lace,
and at least in everyday clothes, it was separated from the
image of older women are more readily chosen at the
hands of the subversive and dynamic flappers.
PARTS OF LACE CONSTRUCTION
Let’s know further on the terminologies used in lace construction.
Cloth Parts of the lace which look like woven cloth
Work
It is the thick cord which outlines the motifs, it is the
Cordonnet scaffolding which holds the lace together.
Engrelure A separate, narrow, simple lace attached to the footside.
Fillings The fancy lace stitches inside the motifs, or inside clumps of motifs.
The edge, usually straight, by which the lace is attached

Footside to the fabric. 10
Gimp referring to a thick thread, usually inside the motif, but outlining the
cloth stitch and part of the cloth areas; the purpose is to emphasize the
motif.
Ground The lace stitches outside the motifs, which hold the lace
together.
made of braids or a thick bar, usually four strand braids (Honiton often
Guipure uses more than four strands) in bobbin lace. In needle lace the bars are
closely buttonholed.
Headside The edge that hangs free, often scalloped.
Mesh a net like stitch which holds the lace together, 11
Tiny little decorative loops, usually occurring on braids or on the

Picots lace edge (headside).
Thin outlines on motifs which make a raised double layer;

Raised Work made of multiple thin threads (often 10).
Tallies Dense little spots, usually with 3 vertical threads and one
which weaves back and forth.
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PARTS OF LACE
CONSTRUCTION
What are the parts of constructing
lace using bobbins?
Mesh Grounded Bobbin
Laces Revival Era
New Revival Era
Napoleonic Era
18th Century
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PARTS OF LACE
CONSTRUCTION
What are the parts of constructing
lace using needle?
Mesh Grounded Needle

Laces
New Revival
Era
19th Century
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PARTS OF LACE
CONSTRUCTION
What are the parts constructing lace
using needle?
Bar Grounded Needle Laces

New Revival
Era
Late 19th Century
19th Century
19th Century
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PARTS OF LACE
CONSTRUCTION
What are the parts constructing lace
using bobbin?
Bar Grounded Bobbin Laces
New Revival
Era
20th Century
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COMPARISON
What are its differences?
Hand Made Machine Made

Laces
Needle Lace
Laces
Chantilly Lace
Corded Lace
Bobbin Lace
Guipure Lace
Crochet Lyon Lace
Tatted / Knotted Lace Applique 17
Lace
HAND MADE LACES
What are the examples of hand made
Laces?
Needle Lace Bobbin Lace
Crochet Tatted / Knotted

Lace
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MACHINE MADE LACES
What are the examples of machine made
Laces?
Chantilly Lace Corded Lace Guipure Lace
Lace Applique Lyon Lace
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FEATURES
To incorporate
LAC
into a design requires more
E
than a Good Eye
What are the features of lace fabric?
and
Originally linen, silk, gold, or silver threads were used.
Skilled Sewing. Now lace is often made with cotton thread,
Laces are made in different widths for different uses. For

example, a narrow lace with a Scalloped edge is used for
trimming a baby’s dress.
Narrow laces are used for trims and insertions, wide lace
fabrics are used for curtains, table cloths, and garments.
lace designs are open, they should be treated very delicately.

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DESIGNS
What are the most popular lace designs?
Alençon Chantilly Guipure

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REFERENCES
https://cupdf.com/document/barbara-the-history-of-lace.html
https://www.lynxlace.com/laceterminology.html
https://www.mynativefashion.com/the-lace-fabric/
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/learn-about-lace-discover-
the-history-of-lace
https://sewport.com/fabrics-directory/lace-fabric
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NEEDLE

Lace may be hand or machine made, and intricate

Both narrow and wide lace fabrics are available.

•We have no precise information on the

• Lace seems to appear in the 16th century in

• It was first named ‘passementerie’ (1539).

• In 1545, the term lace ‘dentelle’ (little

• In the 19th century, Napoleon 1st decided that

• In France, the first factories were set up in the

• The first looms appeared around 1820.

• In 1809, John Heathcoat from Nottingham (UK), a

• Saint Pierre – lès – Calais was the first town to have a

• 1830 : the jacquard system is associated with the

Cloth Parts of the lace which look like woven cloth

Engrelure A separate, narrow, simple lace attached to the footside.

The edge, usually straight, by which the lace is attached

Mesh a net like stitch which holds the lace together, 11

Tiny little decorative loops, usually occurring on braids or on the

Thin outlines on motifs which make a raised double layer;

Mesh Grounded Needle

Bar Grounded Needle Laces

Bar Grounded Bobbin Laces

Hand Made Machine Made

Crochet Tatted / Knotted

Lace Applique Lyon Lace

Laces are made in different widths for different uses. For

lace designs are open, they should be treated very delicately.

Alençon Chantilly Guipure

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