I think you would have to consider that stretching and stitching > fabric onto mounting board after you've done your "lace couching" could > present difficulties in keeping it centered, and also in pulling the > fabric too tight as you sew it onto the mounting board. All the stitching > at this stage would be on the wrong side, and the top side would need to > be constantly monitored. > Covering the mounting board takes time, and you flip it about a lot when > you > are sewing it -- with the curved needle! The lace receives less handling > if > sewn to it after this step has been done. The technique taught takes into > account that old laces may be fragile and could tear easily if stretched > or > accidentally snagged on something on your work surface. > Conservators/restorers like > to keep fragile objects visible at all times.
Jeri, You bring up a good point(s) that I hadn't thought about- keeping the 'piece' in view at all times. I guess I will need to get some of the curved needles. Thank you for sharing your vast wisdom with us. Lorri - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]
