Add Lace to Sleeve

Recently I received an email from RaeAnna of Sewing Momma RaeAnna inviting me to participate in Snowflakes and Lace series hosted by Sewing Momma RaeAnna and Sew Very (Check out other entries and a link party on Veronica's blog). I happily signed up. I had a project in mind and I needed a series invitation to actually complete it. A while ago I purchased a sweater made out of the softest, most luxurious cashmere. I loved it, except for a small problem - a large hole in the sleeve. I mended the whole, then covered the sleeve in lace.

Not only did lace covered the hole, but it also added a unique detail and an unexpected pop of color to the otherwise plain sweater.

I searched for lace at several places, including Jo-Ann's, but couldn't find anything I liked or that would work for the project. A quick dig through my "to be refashioned" pile uncovered what I was looking for, except it was beige and didn't look right with the sweater. This was my first attempt at dyeing fabric. I think it was a success.

To achieve similar look, choose lace that's symmetrical with identical edges. Place a folded sheet of paper inside the sleeve to prevent sewing the sleeve shut. Use a matching thread to hand stitch the lace to the sleeve. You are done!

 Thank you so much, Veronica and RaeAnnna for inviting me!

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