Britt toured Europe for 10 days last month and happened to stop in Bruges. And or course I had specific instructions to get mama some lace. She couldn't find exactly what I wanted, but I'd say she did very well for alternatives.
This is the apron she found.
Sorry for the chair model! I didn't have a real one. lol
And a close up of the bottom.
Aren't those eyelets so sweet? And the embroidery! She said they had all sorts of bobbins going in all directions to make the lace.
I haven't decided what to do with the apron yet. I'm afraid to use it! I thought it would be precious as a pinafore, or I may just put it on a dress form in my future sewing room.
This is the collar she found.
And a close up.
This one I'll use on a little girl's dress. I think it would work on a size 5 or 6. But we'll see. I might be able to use my yoke dress pattern. I may have to try another pattern altogether. We'll see. I can't wait to try it. This might be my next project. I'll be working on Christmas gifts again soon, so I better get it started. I still have to finish my vintage 70's wide legged pants. I have the muslin completed. Now I have to use the real fabric. Woohoo!! Progress!
Good job Britt!!
Have a happy Wednesday!
Angela
That Belgian lace is exquisite! I just love both pieces. I don't think I could use the apron and I would put it on the dress form too! The intricate work on the collar is gorgeous - glad you took a close up - it really shows it off. The flowery inside motif is so beautiful.
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Thanks Kim. I wold love to learn to do this kind of lace! Maybe when I'm retired, I can spend some time in Belgium. lol
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