Just in time for wedding season, Janome Artisan Milinda Stephenson has created this lovely lace handkerchief corner. In one hooping, you can attach the lace to an 11 1/2″ square of cotton or linen and then finish the project using the rolled hem on your serger or by attaching heirloom lace using a small zig-zag stitch on your sewing machine.
Janome Supplies Required
- 11 1/2″ square of cotton or linen for the handkerchief (Note: You may finish the edges before the embroidery or attach the lace edging to the handkerchief after.)
- Cotton or embroidery thread, being certain the top and bottom threads are the same
- Wash away stabilizer (Milinda used two layers of Pellon sol-u-film.)
- Embroidery download (click here)
- Fabric marker
- Ruler or measuring tape
- Cellophane tape
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare for Embroidery
- Hoop the two layers of lightweight, wash-away stabilizer
- Attach the hoop to the machine
- Sew color 1 – placement line for the handkerchief
- Mark a 6″ line across a corner of the handkerchief
- Place the handkerchief over the placement line, being certain that the line you drew is even with the sewn placement line. Tape above the line.
Step 2: Cut Away Excess
- Sew color 2 – cutting line for excess fabric
- Using applique or small embroidery scissors, cut carefully along the line. Do not remove it from the hoop.
Step 3: Embroider Lace
- Choose color 3 – net fill. Press start.
- Choose color 4 – satin outline. Press start.
- Choose color 5 – embroidery on net. Press start.