Milanese Lace An Introduction

by Read, Patricia; Kincaid, Lucy

• ISBN13: 9780713481587
• ISBN10: 0713481587
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-06-30
• Publisher: Batsford

Summary

Using these magnificent instructions and patterns, create beautiful decorated braids like those used in early Milanese lace. Sew both traditional and modern pieces, and experiment with new ideas while you increase your skill.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	8	(1)
Introduction	9	(2)
Preparation	11	(5)
Equipment
Beginner's braid
The stitches
Sewings
What is a Braid?	16	(8)
Continuous braid
A jigsaw of braids
Beginning a braid
Finishing a braid
Scroll sample
Joining braids together
Sewings
Decorated Braids	24	(34)
Abbreviations used in the patterns
Turning stitch
The patterns
Filling the Spaces	58	(6)
Leaving the space empty
Working a plait
Working plaits with picots
Using two pairs to fill a gap
Using four pairs to fill a gap
Using another braid
Using an unpricked filling
Using a pricked ground or filling stitch
Using spiders and fish
Traditional Patterns	64	(34)
A beginner's piece
Twelve prickings with photographs and worknotes
A Modern Approach	98	(40)
Experimentation
Twelve prickings with photographs and worknotes
Making a Pattern	138	(6)
Preparation
Method
Making a pricking
Revising a pricking
The balance of plain and decorated braid
Further Notes on Technique	144	(6)
Adding pairs
Taking pairs out
Backstitch or `blind' pin
Broken threads
Hanging pairs on/open
Hanging pairs side by side
Changing a weaver thread
Tying the weaver
Purl picots
Support pins
Tallies and leaves
Basic spider
Basic fish
Ten stick
Weavers' knot
Bibliography	150	(1)
Book Suppliers	151	(2)
Equipment Suppliers	153	(4)
Sources of Information	157	(1)
Index	158