by sewdeb ( edited 28 Jan 2016 ) 28 Jan 2016

102...) So here goes.

I used 2 layers of non-woven, water soluble stabilizer (wss) (not the clear plastic stuff used as a topper on towels and fabric with a dense pile). Make sure you hoop this very tightly or you'll end up with a donation to the local land fill. (ask me how I know ;-)

I used a 90/14 universal needle and standard 40wt polyester embroidery thread in both top and bobbin.

Each side used just over 1 1/2 bobbins. I loaded 5 bobbins before starting. Your machine may differ so best to be on the safe side and have too many than have to stop mid-project to fill another one.

Each side took just over an hour to stitch.

When finished, cut away the stabilizer close to the design. Trim any jump stitches on the backside (I think there were maybe 2 per side) and rinse just enough to remove the wss that shows in the loops on the side and whatever is left around the edges. You don't want to wash too much of the stabilizer away or your lace will end up limp and floppy.

I dry my FSL between two sheets of plastic needlepoint canvas that's placed on a thick terry cloth towel. Blot both sides with the towel and wait for your lace to dry.

The advantage to this method is, the lace doesn't stick to the plastic nor will it get "fuzzy" from the towel (yep, experience talking again...)

I used (2) 24" pieces of 5/8" double sided satin ribbon to lace the pieces together. Treat the ends of the ribbon with your favorite fray stopping product or you can heat sear the ends if you're more adventurous.

If you want your bow to end up on the bottom, start lacing from the top with the WRONG side of the cover facing you. This will ensure that the right side of your cover will end up facing out. I've included some pictures to help you see what I mean.

Tie a bow, even up the ends, if need be (treat ends again to stop any fraying) Do the other side the same way, making sure the ends are on the front of the cover. Enjoy!

5 images:[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]

70753

Comments (9)

by brendalea 06 Feb 2016

Thank you for the detail information on what you did to stitch out this lovely candle cover. Now I can try to stitch out another one. Thank you for sharing. Happy Stitching!!!

9769

by marianamin2003 30 Jan 2016

Thank you for taking the time to write the instructions and post the photos of all the steps. It's a lovely piece of embroidery.

2822

by vodnivila 29 Jan 2016

Thank you for the instructions. Toni

1134

by momac 29 Jan 2016

Thank you for the instructions. For lace work I was told to use overlocker cotton as it is stronger. I have tried this on one of my free lace designs and it does seem to be a lot better, cheaper than embroidery thread.
Hugs Maureen

11566

by seamssewcreative 28 Jan 2016

I made some of her other designs at Christmas and I loved them. Once I had blotted the design so that it wasn;t going to drip I draped it around a round jar and let it dry. #1, the "lace" did not stick to the jar, and, #2, it had a nice curl to it and didn't need any re-shaping. Avis

446

by marianb 28 Jan 2016

thank you nice clear steps..

45917

by sandralane 28 Jan 2016

Thanks for the detailed instructions, i do have this design but as yet have not tried it. I shall do it now some time this year. You have done a wonderful job with this. Sandra.

1 comment

by sewdeb 28 Jan 2016

Good! I'm glad you're going to give it a try. I had the design forever, too and kept thinking it would take FOREVER. But really it took longer for it to dry than to stitch! *

24329

by jalinnell 28 Jan 2016

Nice to see the close ups of these stitched out! Thank you for the detailed instructions and tips.