LACE & NET

-Prepared by -P.Lakshmana kanth, Senior Faculty IFTK

Laces
Yarns are criss-crossed to create intricate designs. Yarns may be interlooped, interlaced or knotted to give open-mesh structure. Beautiful decorative designs can be created through lace making. Laces are very important trimmings that are used to decorate a garment

Lace - Structure

Nets
They are open-mesh fabrics with geometrical shapes. These yarns may be knotted at the point of intersection. You notice it being used very commonly for mosquito nets.

 Many laces are available in several forms and widths with the same or co-ordinating motifs. When selecting lace, place it over the fabric you are using and stand back to view the pieces. The lace detailing is often more noticeable if the colours of the lace and the fabric do not match exactly

TYPES OF LACE
Chantilly lace Alencon lace Schiffli Embroidered organiza Venice lace Galloon laces Flounce laces All over laces Edgings Lace appliqus

 Chantilly lace is a lightweight lace with delicate floral motifs on a fine net background. It is available in yardage and trims.

 Alencon lace has fine cord outlining the individual motifs. Available beaded and unbeaded and in yardage and trims, it is popular for bridal gowns. Although more expensive than many laces, alencon yardage and trims may be cut apart to provide economical motifs and edging.

 Schiffli is an lace that has a fine net background, embellished with machine-stitched motifs that resemble hand embroidery stitches.

 Embroidered organza with its sheer organza background, has motifs similar to Schiffli. It is cut and handled like a sheer fabric.

 Venice lace is a made from heavy yarns, giving it a three-dimensional texture. It does not have a net background; picot bridges join the motifs. Usually rayon or polyester, Venice lace has either a shiny or matt finish and is available in appliqus and trims.

 Galloon laces are scalloped on both edges. This versatile lace can be used as a wide border or cut apart so each edge can be used separately. Galloon laces range from narrow trims to wide yardage.

 Flounce laces have one straight and one scalloped edge. On embroidered organza, the straight edge is unfinished. Wider than edgings, flounce laces are available in varying widths and are often used for ruffles. Wide flounces may be used for yokes, sleeves and bodices.

 Allover laces have two straight edges and motifs that repeat regularly throughout the fabric. Allover lace can be used for an entire garment, or for individual motifs cut out and used as appliqus. Lace yardage widths usually range from 36 to 54.

 Edgings are narrow trims with one scalloped edge. Widths range from to 6 (6 mm to 15 cm). An edging can be used to finish a garment edge.

 Lace appliqus are individual motifs used as trim. Some appliques come in mirror image pairs. A lace bodice is a large appliqu designed to be applied over the bodice of a dress; it usually fits over the bustline and ends at the hipline

 SELECTING NET Net fabrics are used for

veils, petticoats, interfacings, and garment selections such as sleeves and skirts.