How to Add Gathered Lace to a Doll's Clothing or Costume Edge

Adding gathered lace to a doll's clothing or costume edge can add a lovely decorative touch to the outfit. Here are the steps to follow:

Materials needed: - Doll's clothing or costume - Gathered lace trim - Sewing machine or needle and thread - Pins - Scissors - Iron and ironing board

Instructions: 1. Cut a length of gathered lace trim to the desired length for the edge of the doll's clothing or costume. 2. If using a sewing machine, set it to a straight stitch with a medium length. If hand sewing, use a needle and thread that matches the color of the lace and the doll's clothing or costume. 3. Pin the gathered lace trim to the edge of the doll's clothing or costume, right sides together. 4. Sew the gathered lace trim to the edge of the doll's clothing or costume, using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. If using a sewing machine, guide the fabric and the lace trim through the machine, making sure to keep the fabric taut and the lace trim gathered as you sew. If hand sewing, use a running stitch and gather the lace trim as you sew. 5. Press the seam allowance and the gathered lace trim away from the doll's clothing or costume, using an iron set to the appropriate temperature for the fabric. 6. Fold the gathered lace trim over to the right side of the doll's clothing or costume, covering the seam allowance. Pin in place. 7. Sew the folded edge of the gathered lace trim to the doll's clothing or costume, using a topstitch close to the edge of the lace trim. If using a sewing machine, guide the fabric and the lace trim through the machine, making sure to keep the fabric taut and the lace trim folded as you sew. If hand sewing, use a whip stitch or slip stitch to attach the lace trim to the doll's clothing or costume.

Your doll's clothing or costume is now finished with a beautiful gathered lace edge!