I would be thrilled simply watching you do this from the start just so I could figure out how to get started. There are no videos on How to start this type of lace making. Such a beautiful and lost art!
Thank you for an engrossing and meditative video without distracting music. Decades ago, I made needle lace as well as bobbin lace. Although needle lace was more challenging for me -- with the need for *identical* buttonhole stitches -- I preferred it to bobbin lace, because the sheer noise of the bobbins drove me crazy. I may just reexamine needle lace now, thanks to your video.
Thank you for the lovely videos Mathew! You are the Bob Ross of sewing videos. So relaxing to listen to you and watch you work. The videos are easy to follow and learn from. You will always be my favorite historical clothier/tailor.
I am from Brazil and I am very happy to finally find a tutorial video of Aemilia Ars needle lace !!!! I hope you post more tutorial videos about this lace !!!!
I've been making crochet lace for a few months now, which I enjoy a lot! But recently I've become interested in needle lace. This was absolutely fascinating to watch! You have so much patience
In addition to contemplating the beauty that is born before our eyes, what are such videos good for?! They give the joy of discovering for oneself, understanding how, by what means, by what methods and, last but not least, by what work this or that handmade miracle is born Помимо созерцания рождающейся на глазах красоты , чем хороши такие видео?! Они дают радость открытия для себя, понимания как, какими средствами, какими приемами и, не в последнюю очередь, каким трудом рождается то или иное рукодельное чудо
I have sincerely enjoyed this... I would never have thought to do (especially the establishing method) it this way. I have tried fairly recently my first attempt at needle lace, just to get a hands-on perspective to help me judge if I want to pursue it further, and haven't thought much on the subject since -- my having looked this up just now means that part of me is still interested. And, now, having seen your demonstration, I thiiiiiiiiink I just might be heading in the 'yes' direction! Thank you. Joe, Ontario
That's wonderful to hear! I'm so glad I could be part of your journey. There is an entire playlist which shows the process from the start. I'd look there and see if it helps alleviate any remaining doubt. It is, by all accounts, a very addicting craft. :) Best luck!
This was an amazing treat I must say. Accidentally landed on your Channel, definitely a subscriber 😄 Have loved needle work of various types for 40+ years. For some strange reason, as time progressed, I was drawn towards more refined needlework. Needle tatting unfortunately was my last endeavor. Life is life ! It was wonderful watching you work, definitely a calming and tranquil too ones mind. Your work young man is beautiful and inspirational ! You mentioned briefly of increasing your speed, completely understandable, yet slow and steady, fails not. It will be, when all is well and the time is present. Looking forward to more videos in the near future. You are definitely talented and videos are gifts to others. Best regards and much thanks.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful art of needle lace. I found your work so interesting, I will be watching the video over again as first time round I was busy reading along with your work 😂. I have also subscribed to your channel 😊
I have been looking for this tutorial for most of my life. Unfortunately, I'm almost 60 now, lol. I have bookmarked your playlist and cannot wait to start these techniques. I know you show how to make your own patterns, which is wonderful, but wondering if you sell your patterns on etsy or perhaps another site? Other patterns would increase our knowledge of types of designs, etc. Anyway.... thank you!
Olá sou brasileira e amo muito todo tipo de arte manual, já tenho uma noção desta técnica de agulha! Mas gostaria de aprender mais, tenho buscado vídeo referente a isso! Muito obrigada por postas seu lindíssimo trabalho, aqui no Brasil os homens são fazem estes tipos de trabalhos manuais, são muito machistas! Mais eu acho muito lindo um homem fazer este tipo de trabalho! Todo trabalho e digno e honrado, para os que querem fazer! Muitíssimo obrigada por compartilhar seu trabalho!
Yes yes yes I have finally found an art I think I will be good at, that creates something beautiful bro be left behind for generations. You are rather masterful at this craft. Could you please recommend a pattern book as I would like to replicate this lace collar, please? Take care.
This book is one of the best I've ever found to teach how to do it. Now, the historical style that I am making in the video is made from a finer thread than is typically used in Italy today, but the method shown in this book is one of the best I've every found. Un Bordo Aemilia Ars 28 pp. - cm. 34 x 24 euro 25,00 testo in italiano e inglese ISBN 978-88-901944-1-2 Edizioni Punto Antico - 2005
Fascinating and beautiful! So many questions... how long have you been doing this? Is this the same as an Italian lace I’ve heard of called Reticella? Is the thread cotton or linen? What size thread do you use? Is the needle a sharp or a tapestry type with a blunt end? What is the needle size? Where did you learn? Sorry for all of the questions, but having spent nearly 50 years in the museum profession, I am fascinated by processes. Your demo demystified the lace that I’ve typically seen only in paintings. Thank you!
This style is sometimes called Reticella because of the geometric styling that resembles decorative glass windows. However the technique of old reticella involves removing threads from a piece of fabric rather than creating the lace on a card foundation like this. This process goes by a couple of different names. It is called "Punto in Aria" (stitches in the air) and it is also called "Amelia Ars" I have used two different thread sizes because one spool of thread ended up ruined by mites that were picked up when I went camping and took the work with me. The original size was actually larger than many threads in historical pieces, being around 40/2 linen. The thread that I'm currently using is 60/2 linen and makes a finer, better 'resolution' lace. Thread numbers indicate that the thread is 2 ply and that when placed side-by-side, there are 60 strands per imperial inch. The needle I'm with which I'm working in this video is a size 6 quilter's needle and it has a sharp point. I find that blunt points force me to work too loosely to create the right texture. I have learned slowly over the past 20 years mostly from books and many, many failed experiments. If you visit my website here: themodernmaker.net/lace-making-process-photos you will be able to see many different pieces of lace in progress. Most are needle laces, like this one, some are crochet imitations of the style. I am working on a freehand process as well that doesn't involve the card template.
This is a style of lace that has a few names. Needle lace (general term), Punto in Aria (The style of lace), Amelia Ars (the name of the specific process technique).
Hi Mathew, Thanks for these lovely videos. Can you tell me how thick (or thin) the Mylar should be please? Planning to buy & I want to get the right one 😉 Thanks
Would it help your speed if you worked with a longer tail and a bit shorter working thread so the time to pull through would be faster? You'd use the same length thread, just have more tail through the eye.
What are you attaching the lace to? I see a wooden dowel or stand and I'm presuming that a very thick like canvas or curtain type material? I'd love to see the beginning steps and the full outcome. To see how it looked in full, or on the item it was intended for and from design to these steps.
The lace itself is attached to pattern card which is then pinned onto a bolster-style pillow. The pattern card is made of card-stock which has the design drawn on, followed by a layer of matte-finish mylar artists sheeting which is strong and prevents the card from being damaged by the needle's point. The large dowel is inserted between the card and the pillow to elevate the working area. As the work progresses, the angle of the dowel can be adjusted to make passing the needle faster and easier.
What size/brand thread do you use for your lace? Is it just one size or multiple? I'm very excited to see more on this kind of lace, as resources this clear are fairly difficult to come by.
I'm so glad you like it! I am working on a series of lessons which will be shot next week and then, eventually, be put up on my subscribers-only website, themodernmaker.co AKA The Modern Maker Schoolhouse. The site is live, but won't be fully fleshed out until July 4th, when it will officially launch! To finish answering your questions...the thread I'm using here is 60/2 linen lace thread. You can find similar threads from Bocken's or purchase from Lacis.com. And I'm only using one size of thread which enables me to build up the foundation structure with the ends as I work. That way, there are no thread tails hanging off the work and all ends are secured under strong stitches.
I use it to reproduce historical clothing with as much accurate detail as possible. The lace in this demonstration will be used for a collar. You can see many photos of finished objects as well as more process photos here : themodernmaker.net/lace-making-process-photos
Yes, eventually...There are several Needle lace videos here on RUclips which show various starting methods. The bolster is the same kind that is made for bobbin lace and I bet you can find them by looking up "how to make a bolster pillow for lace). Mine is an oatmeal cannister filled with lentils and some chunks of scrap metal, then covered with felt and fabric. I will be making more detailed step-by-step instructions eventually! Thank you for asking about it! It really is a fun process. I'm also trying to post videos that aren't just beginner teaching, since there are so many of those already out there. I'm trying to focus on the work that comes AFTER you've already got the basics. I've always been the guy for intermediate or advanced level teaching. I'm not as skilled at beginner level explanations.
@@themodernmakermathewgnagy215 thank you. the beginner videos out there are few and not of high quality. if the beginners could get through the early steps we'd be right there with you very soon.
@@annmeyer7610 I disagree. Needle Lace Made Easy, by Michael Denis on YT is very beginner friendly. It sets up a small motif that he the goes thru the whole process with, from design to set up on the pillow and couching the cordonnet to working the 4 different fill stitches that are used in the sampler.
Structurally, yes, that is what I am doing in this video. In lacemaking, it is called the buttonhole stitch. The names shift slightly, depending on whether it is embroidery, sewing or lace making.
I usually hand was in warm water with a drop of shampoo or dish soap. Both of these have strong degreasers which are what you need when a collar has been worn around the neck and likely has body grease on it. It keeps the lace white and strong. I squeeze out the excess water and roll in a towel and then hang to air dry. I do starch the lace, but only right before I wear it. I don't store it with starch in it. Insects will find it and destroy it because they're after the starch. I can't go into the startching process here. Its too involved.
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this is an example of what people did before electronic games, cell phones, toutube! USEFUL, BEAUTIFUL, AN ACCOMPLISHMENT, etc!
I would be thrilled simply watching you do this from the start just so I could figure out how to get started. There are no videos on How to start this type of lace making. Such a beautiful and lost art!
In case you didn't know, I made an entire playlist now which shows the process from the beginning!
@@themodernmakermathewgnagy215 i can not find that playlist.
Tap on the title of this video then scroll down to Videos. That is his playlist 😊
Thank you for an engrossing and meditative video without distracting music. Decades ago, I made needle lace as well as bobbin lace. Although needle lace was more challenging for me -- with the need for *identical* buttonhole stitches -- I preferred it to bobbin lace, because the sheer noise of the bobbins drove me crazy. I may just reexamine needle lace now, thanks to your video.
Wonderful!
Thank you so much for showing us how to make needle lace. As I'm a bobbin lace maker, I was always interested how the "origin of lace" was made. 😊
OMG reticella lace!!! I have only seen. Examples in museums and 100 year old books! Clearly extreme patience required! A true master at work
Thanks for making these videos. I have done needle work for years ( crocheting, tatting, etc) this is my time to make lace
would love to see this from the initial stage but this is still excellent
I know you commented quite some time ago, but I made a playlist of the process from the very beginning!
its under the "needful needles" playlist. top row scroll right
Magnifique. Un travail de patience et beaucoup de talent mais sûrement une passion. J’aimerais tant que ce soit traduit en Français . Bravo.👏
I ❤this lace I found in Renaissance paintings! I almost cry seeing this beautiful work become real! 🥲
Очень красиво и интересно. Благодарю Вас что делитесь своим творчеством.
Thank you for the lovely videos Mathew! You are the Bob Ross of sewing videos. So relaxing to listen to you and watch you work. The videos are easy to follow and learn from. You will always be my favorite historical clothier/tailor.
I am from Brazil and I am very happy to finally find a tutorial video of Aemilia Ars needle lace !!!! I hope you post more tutorial videos about this lace !!!!
Thank you for this most beautiful and important piece of information...!!!
Hola, nunca había visto trabajar las puntillas con este sistema, es una maravilla de trabajo 👏👏👏👏👏aquí una nueva suscriptora desde España.
I've been making crochet lace for a few months now, which I enjoy a lot! But recently I've become interested in needle lace. This was absolutely fascinating to watch! You have so much patience
Matthew: a marvelous demo. Very useful.
Amo esse trabalho, muito agradecida pela aula, Deus te abençoe grandemente sempre amém
Felicitaciones!! Exquisito ❤
A beautiful, educational, and deeply engrossing video. This is just what I was looking for, thank you :)
Wow beautyfull 👏👏👏🔝😍 grazie per il tutorial
Impressive. This base stitch structure opens up so many possibilities for design! Thank you for sharing.
In addition to contemplating the beauty that is born before our eyes, what are such videos good for?! They give the joy of discovering for oneself, understanding how, by what means, by what methods and, last but not least, by what work this or that handmade miracle is born
Помимо созерцания рождающейся на глазах красоты , чем хороши такие видео?! Они дают радость открытия для себя, понимания как, какими средствами, какими приемами и, не в последнюю очередь, каким трудом рождается то или иное рукодельное чудо
It was a good video, congratulations.
Love this..im happy to i found your page
Thank you for teaching this. I want to learn more!
I have sincerely enjoyed this... I would never have thought to do (especially the establishing method) it this way. I have tried fairly recently my first attempt at needle lace, just to get a hands-on perspective to help me judge if I want to pursue it further, and haven't thought much on the subject since -- my having looked this up just now means that part of me is still interested. And, now, having seen your demonstration, I thiiiiiiiiink I just might be heading in the 'yes' direction!
Thank you.
Joe, Ontario
That's wonderful to hear! I'm so glad I could be part of your journey. There is an entire playlist which shows the process from the start. I'd look there and see if it helps alleviate any remaining doubt. It is, by all accounts, a very addicting craft. :) Best luck!
This was an amazing treat I must say.
Accidentally landed on your Channel, definitely a subscriber 😄
Have loved needle work of various types for 40+ years. For some strange reason, as time progressed, I was drawn towards more refined needlework. Needle tatting unfortunately was my last endeavor.
Life is life !
It was wonderful watching you work, definitely a calming and tranquil too ones mind.
Your work young man is beautiful and inspirational !
You mentioned briefly of increasing your speed, completely understandable, yet slow and steady, fails not.
It will be, when all is well and the time is present.
Looking forward to more videos in the near future.
You are definitely talented and videos are gifts to others.
Best regards and much thanks.
Wow! Truly amazing 🤩
Thank you for sharing your beautiful art of needle lace. I found your work so interesting, I will be watching the video over again as first time round I was busy reading along with your work 😂. I have also subscribed to your channel 😊
Damnit sir I do not need another needle art to pursue ❤ this is so lovely though
Woow!! Beautiful and wonderful
So happy to have found this!
Bravo!amazing
- Bravo! greatst Artist !
Wonderful to watch your artistry! I would love to learn.
I suppose one could use fine cotton crochet thread (maybe mercerized.) That bolster pillow would probably be easier to use when I make irish crochet!!
I have been looking for this tutorial for most of my life. Unfortunately, I'm almost 60 now, lol. I have bookmarked your playlist and cannot wait to start these techniques. I know you show how to make your own patterns, which is wonderful, but wondering if you sell your patterns on etsy or perhaps another site? Other patterns would increase our knowledge of types of designs, etc. Anyway.... thank you!
Verdadeira arte sofisticada e muito raracom agulhas e linhas.
Obrigada por postar😍👋👋👋🌾🌺
Olá sou brasileira e amo muito todo tipo de arte manual, já tenho uma noção desta técnica de agulha!
Mas gostaria de aprender mais, tenho buscado vídeo referente a isso!
Muito obrigada por postas seu lindíssimo trabalho, aqui no Brasil os homens são fazem estes tipos de trabalhos manuais, são muito machistas!
Mais eu acho muito lindo um homem fazer este tipo de trabalho!
Todo trabalho e digno e honrado, para os que querem fazer!
Muitíssimo obrigada por compartilhar seu trabalho!
Yes yes yes I have finally found an art I think I will be good at, that creates something beautiful bro be left behind for generations. You are rather masterful at this craft.
Could you please recommend a pattern book as I would like to replicate this lace collar, please?
Take care.
This book is one of the best I've ever found to teach how to do it. Now, the historical style that I am making in the video is made from a finer thread than is typically used in Italy today, but the method shown in this book is one of the best I've every found.
Un Bordo Aemilia Ars
28 pp. - cm. 34 x 24
euro 25,00
testo in italiano e inglese
ISBN 978-88-901944-1-2
Edizioni Punto Antico - 2005
The Modern Maker: Mathew Gnagy
found you today and I’m hooked x thank you for clear enjoyable lessons x wish you were my son x thank you xx
@@TheLorracash Thank you so much...what a sweet sentiment. Side note...I was a terror as a creative child, You most definitely dodged a bullet. :)
Excellent
Oooo por dios q cosa más bella no quería se acabará el vídeo me fascina esa técnica bellísima 🇨🇴😘😘
Как я люблю игольное кружево!!! спасибо за уроки! Привет из России!😊
Que sou fã dessa arte, seu trabalho e lindo, Parabéns, estou encantada, , , Abraço
I just love your work.
Love! So where you learn the different stitches and designs for this lace? I'd really like to learn how to make some late medieval lace styles.
Fascinating and beautiful! So many questions... how long have you been doing this? Is this the same as an Italian lace I’ve heard of called Reticella? Is the thread cotton or linen? What size thread do you use? Is the needle a sharp or a tapestry type with a blunt end? What is the needle size? Where did you learn? Sorry for all of the questions, but having spent nearly 50 years in the museum profession, I am fascinated by processes. Your demo demystified the lace that I’ve typically seen only in paintings. Thank you!
This style is sometimes called Reticella because of the geometric styling that resembles decorative glass windows. However the technique of old reticella involves removing threads from a piece of fabric rather than creating the lace on a card foundation like this. This process goes by a couple of different names. It is called "Punto in Aria" (stitches in the air) and it is also called "Amelia Ars" I have used two different thread sizes because one spool of thread ended up ruined by mites that were picked up when I went camping and took the work with me. The original size was actually larger than many threads in historical pieces, being around 40/2 linen. The thread that I'm currently using is 60/2 linen and makes a finer, better 'resolution' lace. Thread numbers indicate that the thread is 2 ply and that when placed side-by-side, there are 60 strands per imperial inch. The needle I'm with which I'm working in this video is a size 6 quilter's needle and it has a sharp point. I find that blunt points force me to work too loosely to create the right texture. I have learned slowly over the past 20 years mostly from books and many, many failed experiments. If you visit my website here: themodernmaker.net/lace-making-process-photos you will be able to see many different pieces of lace in progress. Most are needle laces, like this one, some are crochet imitations of the style. I am working on a freehand process as well that doesn't involve the card template.
The Modern Maker: Mathew Gnagy Thank you so much for both your informative reply and for your time. Your work is absolutely stunning!
Same here. Would love to see how this is started, and the materials that are used.
Genial genial genial
What kind of lace is this? I'd love to learn more about it! beautiful video btw~
This is a style of lace that has a few names. Needle lace (general term), Punto in Aria (The style of lace), Amelia Ars (the name of the specific process technique).
Hi Mathew,
Thanks for these lovely videos. Can you tell me how thick (or thin) the Mylar should be please? Planning to buy & I want to get the right one 😉
Thanks
Would it help your speed if you worked with a longer tail and a bit shorter working thread so the time to pull through would be faster? You'd use the same length thread, just have more tail through the eye.
Would love to learn! Please organize a tutorial.
Oh so that's how you do foundation stitches! Reading it was way more confusing than seeing it
What are you attaching the lace to? I see a wooden dowel or stand and I'm presuming that a very thick like canvas or curtain type material?
I'd love to see the beginning steps and the full outcome. To see how it looked in full, or on the item it was intended for and from design to these steps.
The lace itself is attached to pattern card which is then pinned onto a bolster-style pillow. The pattern card is made of card-stock which has the design drawn on, followed by a layer of matte-finish mylar artists sheeting which is strong and prevents the card from being damaged by the needle's point. The large dowel is inserted between the card and the pillow to elevate the working area. As the work progresses, the angle of the dowel can be adjusted to make passing the needle faster and easier.
What size/brand thread do you use for your lace? Is it just one size or multiple? I'm very excited to see more on this kind of lace, as resources this clear are fairly difficult to come by.
I'm so glad you like it! I am working on a series of lessons which will be shot next week and then, eventually, be put up on my subscribers-only website, themodernmaker.co AKA The Modern Maker Schoolhouse. The site is live, but won't be fully fleshed out until July 4th, when it will officially launch! To finish answering your questions...the thread I'm using here is 60/2 linen lace thread. You can find similar threads from Bocken's or purchase from Lacis.com. And I'm only using one size of thread which enables me to build up the foundation structure with the ends as I work. That way, there are no thread tails hanging off the work and all ends are secured under strong stitches.
Lux
1:54 Which opera is that?
I think you might have the wrong video...there is not music in this one.
Beleza, mas difícil!!!!!
Красота речителло
What kind of thread?
100% Linen thread, in this image, I'm using size 60/2
@@themodernmakermathewgnagy215 Any idea where I could buy it online?
@@vibecheck7241 The easiest is LACIS.com
What do you do with the lace you make?
I use it to reproduce historical clothing with as much accurate detail as possible. The lace in this demonstration will be used for a collar. You can see many photos of finished objects as well as more process photos here : themodernmaker.net/lace-making-process-photos
Can we see from the initial stages? How does one learn to make the bolster and then set up, and what is the template?
Yes, eventually...There are several Needle lace videos here on RUclips which show various starting methods. The bolster is the same kind that is made for bobbin lace and I bet you can find them by looking up "how to make a bolster pillow for lace). Mine is an oatmeal cannister filled with lentils and some chunks of scrap metal, then covered with felt and fabric. I will be making more detailed step-by-step instructions eventually! Thank you for asking about it! It really is a fun process. I'm also trying to post videos that aren't just beginner teaching, since there are so many of those already out there. I'm trying to focus on the work that comes AFTER you've already got the basics. I've always been the guy for intermediate or advanced level teaching. I'm not as skilled at beginner level explanations.
@@themodernmakermathewgnagy215 thank you. the beginner videos out there are few and not of high quality. if the beginners could get through the early steps we'd be right there with you very soon.
@@annmeyer7610 I disagree. Needle Lace Made Easy, by Michael Denis on YT is very beginner friendly. It sets up a small motif that he the goes thru the whole process with, from design to set up on the pillow and couching the cordonnet to working the 4 different fill stitches that are used in the sampler.
Blanket stitch and picot?
Structurally, yes, that is what I am doing in this video. In lacemaking, it is called the buttonhole stitch. The names shift slightly, depending on whether it is embroidery, sewing or lace making.
@@themodernmakermathewgnagy215 you are making beautiful lace. Great regularity and a lovely design :)
You mention washing. How please? Blocked? Starched?
I usually hand was in warm water with a drop of shampoo or dish soap. Both of these have strong degreasers which are what you need when a collar has been worn around the neck and likely has body grease on it. It keeps the lace white and strong. I squeeze out the excess water and roll in a towel and then hang to air dry. I do starch the lace, but only right before I wear it. I don't store it with starch in it. Insects will find it and destroy it because they're after the starch. I can't go into the startching process here. Its too involved.
PLEASE AND THE FILING BAND??
It reminds me of tatting.. but on a frame.