How to sew lace to the hem of a dress

Lace is particularly sophisticated and elegant. They can not only transform, but also update any item of wardrobe. For example, a dress that has been gathering dust in a closet for a long time can be supplemented with a lace insert on the hem. This will significantly update the product, as well as give it a more feminine and airy look. And we will tell you how to sew lace on the hem of the dress with your own hands. Photos will help to understand the intricacies of the work.

Lace selection

An important stage in the work is the correct choice of lace braid. Here it is necessary to consider not

only the decorative element itself, but also the dress to which it will be sewn. On some styles or materials, such an addition will look out of place, which will give a tasteless look to the entire ensemble.

For location on the hem, it is recommended to focus on fabric textures. It is preferable to choose openwork ribbons with a fine finish, which is located on the edge. It comes in handy when sewing .

Tip : in the absence of appropriate skills, you should refuse to buy knitted lace, since it requires a lot of experience when sewing.

The ratio of shades is also important. The best option would be black lace, as this color is universal and fits any palette. When decorating a colorful dress, a ribbon in the color of one of the shades is suitable.

Completing of the work

Among the decorating methods, there is a wide range of techniques. The procedure algorithm is very similar in many respects.

between themselves.

Materials

To work, you need to prepare the following:

  • lace;
  • dress;
  • needle;
  • threads
  • scissors;
  • safety pins;
  • sewing machine.

After preparing all the tools, you need to decide on the design option.

Ways to apply lace

There are several ways to attach lace fabric:

  • one lace layer;
  • several lace layers;
  • ribbon over the bottom of the dress;
  • the base of the tape is hidden under the hem.

Addition. In addition to these options, lace decor can be pleated or overlapping each other, making frills or several inserts in certain sections of the hem.

Option 1: Hemline

In order to arrange the lace under the hem, sewing is carried out with the wrong side

side.

  • We twist the dress and place it on a solid, even surface. We place the lace ribbon on one side of the product, carefully fasten with safety pins.
  • We turn the product over to the other side and carry out a similar process.
  • If the location of the lace is framed correctly, we sew it on a sewing machine, gradually removing the pins. When sewing, it is recommended to use a zigzag stitch or a long straight stitch .

Note : cutting off excess is recommended at the end of the work.

Option 2: over the dress

The ribbon over the hem is sewn in a similar fashion.

We place the material on the bottom of the dress on the front side, fasten with pins. When working on a sewing machine, we use a zigzag stitch. The ends are carefully cut off.

Help : this method is also the design of lace in one layer.

Option 3: in several layers

Layered decor is a more complex process. To work, you need two strips of lace tape, which differ in width by several centimeters.

To give the dress more originality, lace with different ornaments will do. On the top line of a long layer we fasten a narrow tape. Glue for fabric is suitable for this. We put the resulting tape on the hem, carefully fasten with pins. Sew on a sewing machine.

Lace Dress Tips

  • Before decorating, lace should be decanted . To do this, it is necessary

    soak in warm water and dry naturally. A steam generator will help facilitate work. Such actions will help to avoid possible shrinkage.
  • When sewing, it is not recommended to stretch the lace fabric . In this case, the material may lie unevenly or spoil the hem of the dress, adding unpretentious folds.
  • The figured edge of the decorated texture is sewn manually.
  • When making a knitted dress, you should also abandon the sewing machine and work manually.
  • The importance is given to threads. If the lace ribbon is located under the hem, the threads must be chosen to match the dress.

Lace inserts help not only to decorate the dress. They are able to significantly change the appearance of the product, as well as its length. You can decorate the hem of the dress yourself, without applying special skills and at the minimum cost of personal time.