How to Lace Needlework
Prepare the backing card., On a clean surface, place the finished needlework face down. , Centre the polyester batting over the needlework., Find suitable strong thread for lacing., Tie off with a knot., Display the needlework.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prepare the backing card.
Cut the card to size. -
Step 2: On a clean surface
, Cut to size.
Place the card over the batting. , Start lacing with the thread.
Sew from top to bottom, then side to side, "lacing" together the edges of the canvas in a neat, taut fashion.
Check regularly for a consistent smooth appearance to the front of the project. , Straighten the embroidery piece and adjust anything that isn't sitting right. , Once laced, you could rest the needlework on a plate or book holder for display, or fashion a cardboard or wooden frame around it. -
Step 3: place the finished needlework face down.
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Step 4: Centre the polyester batting over the needlework.
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Step 5: Find suitable strong thread for lacing.
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Step 6: Tie off with a knot.
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Step 7: Display the needlework.
Detailed Guide
Cut the card to size.
, Cut to size.
Place the card over the batting. , Start lacing with the thread.
Sew from top to bottom, then side to side, "lacing" together the edges of the canvas in a neat, taut fashion.
Check regularly for a consistent smooth appearance to the front of the project. , Straighten the embroidery piece and adjust anything that isn't sitting right. , Once laced, you could rest the needlework on a plate or book holder for display, or fashion a cardboard or wooden frame around it.
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