A Vintage Lace Handkerchief Makeover

by Elizabeth M. Kurella

This 28-page soft-cover book shows and tells the story of the makeover of this vintage bobbin lace handkerchief. In large black-and-white photographs, the story explains how to:

• analyze the problems
• remove the damaged old fabric without damaging the lace edge
• repair damaged, broken and missing lace bits and connecting bars
• applique rescued motifs on to a fresh tulle background
• remount the repaired lace onto a fresh fabric center