Upcycling lace
Lace, the fruit of ancestral know-how
Did you know that lace was originally reserved for men Incredible, isn't it? It wasn't until the XVIIth century that women began to wear it before their full use was reserved in the XIXth century by Napoleon I!
Lace is made up of crossed threads and very fine mesh in cotton, silk or lin. And for the most luxurious fabrics, silver or gold threads are used.
It spans the ages and remains, even today, a timeless.
There are five types of lace making and even more styles. Among the most commonly used, needle lace and spindle lace require a meticulousness that only lacemakers possess. Sometimes the technique is even such that they can only work three hours a day.
Today, France is recognised for this ancestral know-how and perpetuates the lace-making tradition mainly in the Haute-Loire and Nord pas de Calais regions.
The use of lace in the textile industry
Lace is mainly used in the textile industry, in lingerie, wedding outfits and women's wardrobe garments.
Although highly prized by haute couture Houses, it has become an accessible and democratised material by many brands.
Lace often makes the detail of an outfit, used in small touches on a top or dress. We love its delicacy on a nightie or bustier and its timeless chic on the sleeves or neckline of a wedding dress.
Wherever it is, lace rarely tastes bad and we hope, in the name of fashion, that its savoir-faire will endure for millennia to come.
Inspirations for your upcycling projects with lace
As you may know, at Tilli, we love lace and enjoy sewing it here and there. What we love is personalising, customising or breathing new life into a garment, with the simple addition of a piece of lace.
A jumper or top lacking in charm? We can redraw the sleeves with lace. Another idea that doesn't lack glamour is the lace V-neck. It will bring delicacy and sensuality to your entire outfit.
Finally, you can also open the back and add a pretty piece of lace to kiss the seams.
You can discover all the details of these transformations in our article dedicated to upcycling with lace.
And if it's for your big day that you'd like to wear lace, you should know that you can customise your wedding dress by adding, for example, lace sleeves.
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