Due to all of the celebrations of  the Royal Wedding last year, Lace Fabrics became particularly popular with our customers and this has continued into this year.  With two ranges, a budget lace and premium lace we have fabric to suit whatever design you may be looking to create. Recently one of our staff members, Helen, got married in Australia and wore a beautiful dress made from our Ivory Corded Lace. The dress was a shorter design, as she got married on the beach. The shorter style of the dress allowed her to show the scallop edge of the fabric which is a feature of our Heavy Corded Lace. The dress also made use of this edging by having a trim around the neckline and sleeves made from the scallop pattern. This was done simply by cutting the bottom edge of the fabric and sewing it to the main body of the dress to create a more elaborate design. As with most lace fabric, a lining is needed underneath to reinforce the fabric but it also allows you to add extra colour and texture to the lace. Adding a contrasting colour underneath the lace can make it stand out more on the garment alternatively a similar colour lining can allow the lace to add texture to the design. On Helen's dress, a Gold pure silk was used as a lining which added both colour and texture. As well as Lace fabric we also sell lace and trim including Guipure Lace, Flat Lace and Bonnet Lace. As a wedding jewellery and accessories designer myself, I use lace from our range to make wedding garters and hair accessories however they can also be used as trims on clothes. They are ideal if you are wanting to add a decorative edge to a plain garment or if you like the idea of lace but do not want to opt for a full lace outfit. The Guipure lace is my favourite from the range as it is a heavy trim and gives a more luxurious feel. This comes in both black and white and a variety of different widths with different patterns. If you have any ideas of how else to use Lace from our collection please feel free to leave a comment on our Facebook or Twitter pages. Until next time, Calico Laine