felted lace - samples

[halay]

I ordered an instructional video from Russia by Svetlana Timofeeva. She makes beautiful felted dresses from lace. I was particularly intrigued by her saying that there is no shrinkage with her method. I've made some samples and it is true. Well, there is some shrinkage but almost negligible since felt is very stretchy and you are actually staying within the initial measurements. There is very little wool used (for a dress without sleeves only 30 gr) and a lot of viscose which shines through lace, giving it a very nice effect. For this method you need stretchy lace which is actually the cheapest lace you can buy (10 $ per metre). So there is no worry you would be spending oo much.   Here are my three samples. It's a pitty you cannot see the viscose shining through and how thin and stretchy the felt is (my photo taking skills a very basic). I think I'm going to make a dress pretty soon.

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[Pandagirl]

That's really an intriguing process. I wouldn't think a stretchy lace would felt. Do you know what material it's made from? I've tried stretchy material but without success, but it wasn't lace. I love your samples especially the purple. Have fun with it!

[halay]

Marilyn, it's pure synthetics. I think polyamide + elastane.

[Pandagirl]

Thanks Nada. I 'll have to check that out.  

When you made your blouse with the cheesecloth and and prefelt did you use the sander?  Also does the lace use the sander, if I may ask.

[halay]

Marilyn, yes I was using a sander, both in making prefelt and felting on cotton. I also rolled the blouse while it was on the resist. Later I rubbed it between my palms.
The lace felt requires using sander at the initial stage, while later you mostly rub it between hands. No rolling or tossing.

[lyn]

I'm looking forward to seeing the dress!

[Pandagirl]

Jun 11, 2017 17:33:48 GMT halay said:

Marilyn, yes I was using a sander, both in making prefelt and felting on cotton. I also rolled the blouse while it was on the resist. Later I rubbed it between my palms.
The lace felt requires using sander at the initial stage, while later you mostly rub it between hands. No rolling or tossing.

Thanks Nada.  Good to know. I don't imagine you're using the sander that long on such delicate materials.

[Shepherdess]

Interesting, stretchy felt. do you think the sander is necessary? I do hate using then.