Tatting Definition: Definitions for the Clothing & fabric Industry |
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Tatting
is a technique
for handcrafting
lace
that can
be documented
approximately
to the early
19th century.
The instrument
that is
used is
called a
shuttle.
A tatting
shuttle
is normally
a metal
or plastic
pointed
oval shape
less than
3 inches
long, but
shuttles
come in
a variety
of shapes
and materials.
Shuttles
often have
a point
or hook
on one end
to aid in
the construction
of the lace.
Tatting
can be used
to make
lace edging
as well
as doilies,
collars,
and other
decorative
pieces.
To make the lace, the tatter wraps the thread around one hand and manipulates the shuttle with the other hand. No tools other than the thread, the hands, and the shuttle are used, though a crochet hook may be necessary if the shuttle does not have a point or hook. The lace is formed by a pattern of rings and chains formed from lark's head knots, called stitches. Gaps can be left between the stitches to form picots, which are used for practical construction as well as decorative effect. Tatters may also use tatting needles instead of shuttles to make lace. A tatting needle is a long needle that does not change thickness at the eye of the needle. The needle used must match the thickness of the thread chosen for the project. Shuttle and needle-tatted lace look almost identical, but they differ in structure. Contrary to popular belief, many people around the world actively participate in the art of tatting, and the craft is experiencing a resurgence in interest around the world. Some believe that tatting may have developed from netting as sailors and fishers would put together motifs for girlfriends and wives at home. Tatting instructions and patterns can be found all over the web, including some streamlined video instructions.
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