Tatting Silk Lace by Hand for my Victorian Cape

Join me for some superbly *extra* handmade lace shenanigans.

Would it have been much easier to buy a piece of lace to fit my project that would look approximately 999 times fancier?

Yes.

Are we still going to sit here in all our “free time” tatting lace for a deadline?

Also yes.

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV5NAgUemI8

The making of the cape:
Making a Era Victorian Cape – Inspired by Jane Eyre

Excellent channel for all things tatting, including the pattern I am using: Frivole


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