From the sheerest, finest Chantilly lace to the grooviest cotton crochet lace, the vintage versions of this year's trend for this feminine and lovely textile “spring forth” in varied forms, styles and colors! According to the VFG’s ever helpful Fabric Resource, “There are many methods for making the multitude of different types of lace including needle, bobbin, knotting, cutwork, crocheting and knitting.” This week our members share some of their laciest, loveliest vintage items, including lace and lace-trimmed dresses, lingerie and all kinds of accessories--from hankies to hats, and scarves to shoes.
Black chantilly lace and taffeta dress: Lace-like embroidered pumps: Black chantilly lace top with pink lining: Lace, tulle and taffeta party/prom dress and bolero: 1920s cotton chemise with crocheted lace: Straw hat with lace and flowers
1950s Grey Lace Blouse - Made in France Antique Victorian Black Lace Parasol 1950s Black Guipere Lace Strapless Sheath Dress Antique Edwardian Cream Lace Blouse
Sorry so late to the party this week, but boy what week! Can't think of a better way to finish it off than by joining in the celebration of lovely lace with you all. 1960s De Paul Beaded Lace Dress with Sequins, S/M 1920s Ivory Silk Dress with Lace and Rhinestones XS Vintage 1950s Minty Green Blouse with Lace Vintage Clutch in Green Crochet Lace with a Tortoise Colored Frame 1950s Cotton Lace Print Day Dress Large
