Stitching a lacey sampler: Part 1
Do you remember my first embroidery diary page where I worked side by side following a YouTube tutorial?
Well, the inspiration of that time was very strong and lasting!
I sketched my own idea for a border in this style a while ago (I won't show it, it's too cheesy!) and it's been in my sketchbook ever since, waiting for the perfect opportunity. What finally came!
For my new blue journal skin, I decided to make one side of the lace pattern, blue on white, and the other side... something about that polka dot fabric :D
I still don't have a very clear vision, though I lean towards simple botanical embroidery. You suggested plants and flowers in the comments here , so I'll take my ideas from there :)
But before that, let me share some tutorials for easy lace edges that you can repeat for your own embroidery!
Sew the Lace Border Part 1:
Step 1: First I suggest doubling the fabric into a square. It even creates gaps and makes it easier for you to work symmetrically. Of course, the coating must be carried out with temporary markings - wipe with water, heat or air .
Another option is to use a water soluble binder, double or even pinch all the ends, then sew these two layers together and pin them to the fabric, then poke the ends to dissolve the bond and soak the fabric in water.
Step 2: Sew two lines above and below the edge. I use stem stitch (or line stitch to be precise) and I use the sewing method because I'm working everything without the loop (but I've linked the pages).
Step 3: Place a straight diagonal stitch on one side and repeat the same on the opposite side. Make the seam a little more angled. As you can see, my stitches here are 2 squares wide.
You can make it 1 square wide, no problem! I just like that it looks "busy" and fits into the small details we'll be working on later.
Step 4: Anchor where the diagonal dots intersect with the smaller dots. What a great time to revisit gridwork basics !
Step 5: Turn your fabric inward and sew buttonholes like 3-4 stitches in a square shape.
Step 6: Place a French knot on the bottom line from step 2 in the center of each buttonhole stitch.
Step 7: Create your fabric with lazy brown daisy stitches at the beginning of each buttonhole stitch (or just in vertical rows).
Step 8: Fill the lazy daisy stitch with a few straight stitches.
And that's it!
Have fun with your limits, see you later :)