Amazing lace

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Lace is an elegant, sophisticated, feminine, and frivolous fabric and its unique weave structure calls for special sewing techniques. Alencon, Chantilly and Guipure are the most versatile types and each has its own qualities and handling requirements.

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Ripple-free piping can't be rushed

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Piping is a fabric-covered cord that adds structure to and defines garments' seams and edges. All piping is made with bias strips of fabric cut on a 45-degree angle, which are then wrapped around a filler cord and applied to a garment.

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In love with lace

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Techniques are offered for cutting, shaping, piecing and seaming lace for wedding or office garments.

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