Production

Chantilly lace is a lace that originated in Northern France, it is a type of bobbin lace.

Bobbin lace also known as pillow lace is a modified weaving process. It is made from a group of bobbins and a lace-making pillow. A pattern is drawn onto a piece of card and attached to the pillow, and pins are put in place to mark out the design.  The threads are then put through the pattern using the bobbins in order to create the design. This lace tends to be made of a higher quality fibre such as silk or linen.

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Physical Properties

Chantilly lace can stretch fairly well on the width but not the length. It is a very delicate and fragile fabric and can be easily damaged or torn.

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Atheistic properties

Chantilly lace has a very intricate pattern but is prone to shrinking when washed or ironed so care must be taken to preserve this lace. This lace also has an excellent drape.

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Uses

Chantilly lace is often used in wedding dresses due to its soft feminine look. Its excellent draping capacities also highlight why is it good for bridal wear.

Chantilly lace can also be used in women’s underwear. Once again this is due to its soft feminine look as well as the fact that it has a slight stretch.

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References

Textile Research Centre. (2017). Bobbin Lace. Available: https://trc-leiden.nl/trc-needles/techniques/lace-making/bobbin-lace. Last accessed 19/11/2018.

The Cotworld Frock Shop. (2018). Mori Lee. Available: https://www.thecotswoldfrockshop.co.uk/wedding-dresses-bridal-gowns-c76/designer-wedding-dresses-c1/mori-lee-8220-katerina-strapless-chantilly-lace-gown-ivory-champagne-p5375. Last accessed 19/11/2018.

Fabrics & Fabrics. (2018). French Floral Chantilly Lace – Ivory/Silver.Available: https://fabrics-fabrics.com/products/floral-chantilly-lace-ivory-silver-designer-fashion-fabric. Last accessed 19/11/2018.

SEABREEZECLOTHING. (2017). CHANTILLY LACE UNDERWEAR.Available: http://seabreezeclothing.com/breeze/5982-chantilly-lace-underwear/. Last accessed 19/11/2018.

Wikipedia. (2018). Bobbin Lace. Available: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobbin_lace. Last accessed 19/11/2018