10 ways to wear eyelet lace

The eyelet lace is made from cotton and has that unmistakable look; the defined holes that make up the pattern that have then been over-stitched so they don’t fray the rest of the fabric and make the pattern stand out from the backing. These holes are what are known as the ‘eyelets’ of the lace, hence the name. This versatile fabric can be used for a variety of purposes. Here are just ten of them:

1. Dresses and blouses: Because eyelet lace can be purchased by the yard or by the meter and because it has no net, it is easy to work with and make up on, even for the novice gutter. It gives a certain femininity to a garment without being see-through or too busy, and with its clean patterns and plain bottom, it makes the dresses easy to wear for both adults and children.
2. Ring Bearer Pillows: Your little one will look adorable walking down the hall with an eyelet pillow. A bow fixes the rings to the pillow, and since eyelet lace isn’t all ruffled, but it’s still delicate, it’s the perfect compromise for a little boy who already needs to be in a fancy suit.
3. Curtains: Eyelet lace is a pretty way to brighten up that window. It will let in light and give you privacy at the same time and is a good alternative to plain fabric. Especially sweet for nurseries or little girls’ bedrooms, it looks great with tie straps or when hung upright.
4. Scrapbook: Yes, you can use buttonhole lace, either real or on paper when you’re creating phenomenal scrapbook pages. You can use it directly or you can paint or color on a piece to capture the pattern on your paper. It can be used on a variety of different pages and also on invitations, thank you cards, baby announcements, and all kinds of paper craft projects.
5. Tablecloths and napkins: This versatile fabric makes for beautiful casual tablecloths, or you can use just a little buttonhole to accent another fabric to make tablecloths and napkins for more formal occasions.
6. Pillows and accent pieces: Just like a ring bearer pillow at a wedding, using this lace to make full-size pillows is a breeze. The patterns are delicate yet strong enough to turn heads, and the eyelet lace adds a certain charm to any project. It is easy to sew and can be easily accented with different lace.
7. Headbands: What girl doesn’t like a headband that won’t dig into her head and make her feel uncomfortable? You can use the fabric for the entire headband or just one accent on one. Jazz up that eyelet lace flower headband for a lovely touch of fun.
8. Table runners: Eyelet lace can be used as a runner, either with a tablecloth or just to be a cute accent on your dining room table. Charming in a rustic setting, but can be adapted to any décor.
9. Necklaces: If you are making your own clothing, you can purchase eyelet lace pieces that are already shaped to your neck, just sew them together for that unique look.
10. Miscellaneous elaboration: Think outside the box. You can use these versatile pieces of fabric for pennants, banners, and wall hangings. Large pieces that look like rugs can take on a new life when you hang them around the house or incorporate them into a piece of art. They can be painted, modeled, cut and manipulated to create a unique work of art.

Buttonhole lace has many different uses; It is versatile and beautiful enough for a large number of projects, large or small. What will you use it for?