A while back we all watched the contestants on The Great British Sewing Bee struggle while sewing with lace. As such we thought we help to demystify the process by sharing some of our simple tips. A lot of people fret over which is the ‘right’ side of the lace fabric, as it can look the same on both sides. Some lace may have a side that is smoother than the other, but you should just choose the side that is going to work best for your project. Just make sure you always use the same side as the ‘right’ side throughout your project. If you are sewing the lace on a machine, you may find that the weave of the lace is so open it easily gets sucked into the machine’s workings. To stop this from happening (as much as is possible) sew a straight hem on a scrap piece of cotton or lightweight canvas. Once you have completed the hem, leave the needle down, but raise the presser foot and place your lace underneath. Continue to sew as usual. You should try to use a French seam for hiding the raw edges of fabric, this will give the finished […]