Guipure Lace

Guipure lace is a needlepoint lace that doesn’t have a mesh background, but is instead made up of interconnecting threads. It is manufactured using a heavy buttonhole stitch. Guipure lace features large motifs that are usually floral or geometric designs, held together with a few threads at intervals throughout the pattern. It is used in Bridal gowns, for applications where a background on the lace does not want to be seen. It can also be made into a trimming and used to trim delicate garments. Guipure lace is surprisingly strong, durable and easy to use. It is sometimes called ‘Venetian Lace’ or ‘Filet Guipure.’

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Written by Kelly Mitchell

Kelly Mitchell, extremely competent and reliable, she is currently in her third year at the University of Lincoln UK, studying Fashion. Kelly is responsible for the Fabrics, Fibers and Leathers sections of our Dictionary


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