Guipure Lace

This French guipure lace fabric in an oak beige color is made of 100% cotton. Constructed in a loose weave, it has a remarkably soft hand and a delicate raised texture. Our medium-weight floral lace drapes well and is a gorgeous option for overlays and apparel accents. Guipure lace fabrics look best in combination with solid silk or cotton material. This soft lace is 85 cm wide, with finely detailed edges aimed to transform any piece into a masterpiece. We have it in several plain colors, each one perfect for couture designs.

What is Lace?

Lace has a disputable origin since it evolved from other techniques. This beautiful openwork can be either English or French legacy. Even if it was Italian, the world would love it just as much. Handcrafted and machine-made, it was widespread in Europe by the 16th century. Lace is named after the Latin word laqueus, which means “noose”. Equally valued by the early Catholic Church clergy and city fashionistas, this fabric has a number of production techniques

• knotted lace, such as macramé and tatting,
• cutwork, or whitework,
• machine-made lace,
• chemical lace,
• crocheted lace,
• tape lace,
• knitted lace,
• needle lace,
• bobbin lace.

These days not all these varieties are widespread. Different kinds of lace keep falling in and out of fashion, but some are here to stay. Modern lace producers offer a rich variety of

• Chantilly lace,
• corded lace,
• guipure lace,
• embroidered lace,
• Lyon lace.

When it comes to high-quality dress material, cotton lace is one of the most popular choices both for evening dresses and day dresses – all because of its look, feel and hand.

Guipure Lace Fabric

Guipure lace got its name from the French guiper which means ‘to cover with silk’. The buzz is probably about an early kind of guipure lace fabric — Cluny lace. It originated in France but was first mentioned in 1327 by the British Catholic Church. This French lace is not the only bobbin lace called guipure. Genoese lace with geometric design appeared in the 16th century and gave birth to Maltese lace. Later on, in the 17th century, Italy fostered Venetian lace also known as Point de Venise . Its ornate floral pattern is the prototype of modern guipure lace. Here are several fast facts about this lace fabric.

• With its dense raised pattern and wear resistance, this beautiful fabric is often chosen as bridal lace.
• As it has enough body and strain resistance to hold extra weight, guipure looks and performs great as beaded lace fabric and embroidered lace fabric.
• Guipure lace looks equally chic made into a bridal dress, a bodice, a train or a veil.

How to Sew with Lace?

Lace, as well as many other fabrics, has its underlying potential problems when it comes to sewing. Due to its gossamer-like structure, this fabric can be a real challenge for those who have just started their sewing lessons. There are several tips that can help you turn guipure lace into a beautiful piece of clothing.

1. Mind the side. Sometimes lace looks the same on both sides, but in most cases, they differ. One should mind the face side, especially while working with multiple lengths of lace fabric. It’s a good idea to use stickers or removable tailor’s chalk to indicate it.
2. Symmetry is key. While designing the dress, consider the ornament direction and place the fabric accordingly. Estimate the length of the dress so as to place scallops symmetrically
3. Always prepare your fabric before cutting. Steam ironing might work for cotton lace, but it all depends on the type of fabrics – mostly only dry-cleaning is allowed. The best strategy is to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.
4. If you need to secure your fabric, opt for fine and sharp silk pins. You may also use weights to keep it in place.
5. Sharp scissors are a key to success. We recommend using special scissors or a rotary cutter for cutting lace. Use tone-on-tone thread to avoid the contrast with delicate lace fabric. Viscose thread and thin needle are essential for handworks and beadworks.
6. Overlap two pieces of lace to hide your seam. Carefully match the basting marks between the two pieces. It depends on the motif, but sew the new seam as close to your basted line as you can. Trim away excess at the overlap edges. You can pin and baste around the lapped seam and test until you're satisfied with how it looks. 
7. Pressing is quite tricky, too. Before pressing, cover lace fabric with some kind of protection, like a thick cotton towel. Or, you could also use a special iron shoe.

Related Categories: Cotton Lace, Lace Fabric, Guipure Lace, Dresses, Finishing & Separate Garments, Skirts

Guipure Lace

Guipure lace fabric is a type of bobbin lace that consists of raised elements interconnected with bars and subtle plaits. One of the most elegant lace types, it is also known as Venetian lace, and is a surefire trend for bridal and evening dresses in 2018. This lace can also be used to finish skirts, bodices or trains. Guipure lace is distinguished by thick outline that accentuates the beauty and splendour of the pattern. This lace is durable and easy to sew with.

Sophie Hallette Lace

Sophie Hallette lace has always been the synonym of luxury and refined taste. Woven on the 19^th century British looms in the French city of Caudry, this lace attracts in many ways: impeccably woven, it features a charming vibe of more than century-old French weaving traditions and comes in a vast range of luxurious designs. Chantilly, guipure, corded and beaded laces by this French brand please the eye with floral, ornamental and geometric patterns. Sophie Hallette laces are regularly chosen by the world-renowned fashion designers to be transformed into mind-blowing masterpieces of haute couture. Not surprisingly, these fabrics have become iconic for millions of fashionistas all around the globe.

The brand itself deserves attention as well. Founded in 1887, over the years, Sophie Hallette has created a strong reputation for making lace for haute couture and ready-to-wear segments. This lace can be used for various occasions, be it weddings, cocktail parties or even red carpet ceremonies.

French Lace

French lace fabric is a type of lace with delicate woven patterns made in France. This group of laces comprises Chantilly, Lyon, corded, guipure, macrame and other lace types.

In the world of high fashion fabrics, French lace is a sign of luxury and femininity. Lace dresses are traditionally considered to be an inseparable part of bridal dress fashion. In 1956, princess Grace Kelly went down the aisle with the prince of Monaco Rainier III in gorgeous Alençon lace. Another royal wedding with French lace happened in 2011, when the duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton wore a graceful dress decorated with Caudry lace. Her ivory gown was embroidered with roses and daffodils.

No fashion week goes without French laces in designer collections.

Delightful French lace patterns imbue the dresses with the French charm and elegance.

French lace is a luxurious fabric, and its production still requires lots of craftsmanship.

Cotton Lace

Lace was originally made from silver, gold and linen threads. Today cotton is one of the most common and practical yarns. Cotton is mostly used for guipure lace and corded lace. It is more affordable and less sensitive than silk. Wearable and strain resistant, cotton lace has enough body to be used for:

• a scalloped day dress,
• a bridal dress,
• handcrafted items,
• a maxi evening dress,
• a lovely crochet blouse,
• garment insertions,
• hem decoration.

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Fabric by the Yard: Measurement Conversion

All fabrics on our website are priced by the running meter. The term "running meter" or "linear meter" is used in the fabric industry. To convert meters to yards, use the conversion factor 0.9144. In other words,
1 Yard = 0.9144 Meters
1 Metre = 1.0936 Yards