How to Make Battenberg and Point Lace - Turning Corners

Turning Corners

Great care should be observed in turning corners, and various methods are employed for corners of different angles.

In an obtuse corner or one so broad and shallow as to be almost a curve, it is only necessary to follow the outer curve of the pattern of th ebraid, and allow the resulting fulness to remain loose until the overcasting stitches draw it down into shape.

In sharp or acute angles the braid may be basted to the extreme point of the angle, and the fulness folded over, so the fold will lie along the edge of the braid, as the basting is continued along the second side of the point.

In a sharp angle the fold of the braid may laso be turned under, the fold bein so regulated that its ends reach from the exact point of the outer edge of the braid or pattern to the exact point of the inner edge.

This forms a mitered corner and divides the point exactly in halves.

Still another way is applicable to an angle of any degree, but it cuts of the point. In this method, when the point is approached, the braid is simply turned over upon itself at the angle necessary to allow the braid upon either side of the fold to follow the line of the design.

In all cases the pont of the braid should be securely fastened to the pattern in such a way that its end will not stand out from the pattern and form a hook or projection, around which the working thread will be prone to catch at the risk of pricked fingers, tangled thread, and stitches dragged out of shape. A stitch or two carried from the point of the braid to the pattern beyond will hold all points securely and will repay the care expended many times. Hurried basting, with loose points and corners, often results in great loss of time and perfection of work.

Tutorial 1 === Battenberg and Point Lace Selection of Materials

Tutorial 2 === Basting and Overcasting

Tutorial 3 === Turning Corners

Tutorial 4 === Scallops and Loops

Tutorial 5 === Overcasting

Tutorial 6 === Cutting the Braid

Tutorial 7 === Basting the Rings

Tutorial 8 === Fastening the Thread

Tutorial 9 === Preparing a Sampler

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