How to sew lace to the hem of a dress

Lace is distinguished by its special sophistication and elegance. They can not only transform, but also update any item of clothing. For example, a dress that has been gathering dust in the closet for a long time can be complemented with an openwork insert at the hem. This will significantly update the product and also give it a more feminine and airy look. And we will tell you how to properly sew lace to the hem of a dress with your own hands. Photos will help you understand the intricacies of the work.

Selection of lace

An important step in the work is the correct choice of lace braid. Here it is necessary to take into account 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 placement on the hem, it is recommended to focus on fabric textures. It is preferable to choose openwork ribbons with fine trim, which is located along the edge. It will come in handy when sewing.

Advice: If you do not have the appropriate skills, you should avoid purchasing crocheted lace, as it requires a lot of experience in sewing.

The ratio of shades is also important. The best option would be black lace, since 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

There is a wide range of decoration methods available. The procedure algorithm is largely similar 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.

Methods of applying lace

Several methods of attaching openwork fabric are practiced:

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

Addition. In addition to the above options, lace decor can be placed in a fold or overlapping each other, frills or several inserts can be made in certain areas of the hem.

Option 1: under the hem

To place the lace under the hem, sewing work is carried out from the wrong side sides.

• Turn the dress inside out and place it on a hard, flat surface. We place the lace ribbon on one side of the product and carefully secure it 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 correct, sew it on with a sewing machine, gradually removing the pins. When sewing, it is recommended to use a zigzag stitch or a long straight stitch.

Note: It is recommended to cut off the excess at the end of the work.

Option 2: over the dress

The ribbon located on top of the hem is sewn in a similar way.

We place the material on the lower part of the dress from the front side, securing it with pins. When working on a sewing machine, we use a zigzag stitch. Carefully cut off the ends.

Reference: This method is also a one-layer lace design.

Option 3: several layers

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

To give the dress more originality, lace with different patterns is suitable. We attach a narrow tape along the top line of the long layer. Fabric glue is suitable for this. Place the resulting ribbon on the hem and carefully secure it with pins. Sew on using a sewing machine.

Tips for decorating a dress with lace

• Before decorating, the lace should be decated.. For this it is necessary soak in warm water and dry naturally. A steam generator will help make the work easier. Such actions will help avoid possible shrinkage.
• When sewing, it is not recommended to stretch lace fabric. In this case, the material may lie unevenly or ruin the hem of the dress, adding unsightly folds.
• The figured edge of the decorated texture is sewn on manually.
• When designing a knitted dress, you should also abandon the sewing machine and work by hand.
• Threads are important. 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 can significantly change the appearance of the product, as well as its length. You can decorate the hem of a dress yourself, without using any special skills and with minimal investment of personal time.