Lace

The range covers a wide variety of lace types, including corded lace with scalloped edges, embroidered floral lace, lace with metallic thread detail, sequin and embroidery on mesh, laser cut designs on tulle, appliqué pieces, and lace edging trims. Colours span ivory, white, nude, pink, dusty pink, mauve, burgundy, slate, olive, chartreuse, cobalt, and gold among others.

With 45 products across the collection, there is enough variety to suit bridal, eveningwear, lingerie-inspired, and occasion wear applications, as well as creative and theatrical projects where distinctive surface texture is part of the design intent.

Corded lace uses raised cording to outline and define its motifs, giving it a structured, three-dimensional quality that reads well in both photography and wear. It tends to have more visual weight and works particularly well for fitted bodices, sleeves, and hemlines where definition matters.

Embroidered lace is typically worked onto a base fabric – often mesh or tulle – with thread forming the pattern rather than cord. This can result in a softer, more fluid feel, especially when combined with metallic thread or sequin detail. The choice between the two usually comes down to the structure and finish required by the garment.

Some lace types are more forgiving than others for newer makers. Stable, medium-weight corded lace is generally easier to handle than very fine or stretchy alternatives – it holds its position on the cutting table and feeds more predictably through a domestic machine. Starting with a clearly defined motif also helps, as it makes pattern placement and cutting decisions more straightforward.

Stretch lace and very fine mesh-based options require a little more experience to control well, but with the right needle, thread, and foot they are manageable. If you are new to lace, it is worth ordering a small quantity first to test how the fabric handles before cutting into a full project.

Absolutely. While lace is most commonly associated with bridal and occasion wear, it has a much broader application in skilled hands. Lace panels in casual tops and dresses add texture without formality. Sequin mesh works well in contemporary streetwear and festival contexts. Laser cut tulle can be used in layered skirt constructions that read as fashion-forward rather than traditional.

For those making lingerie, activewear-inspired pieces, or structured separates, lace provides surface interest and a design edge that plain fabrics cannot replicate. The range at Amothreads includes enough variety in weight, stretch, and aesthetic to support projects well beyond the obvious bridal category.

Guipure lace has no net or mesh background – the motifs connect directly to each other, creating a solid, self-supporting structure. This gives it a bold, graphic quality quite different from the more delicate look of corded or embroidered lace on tulle. It is particularly well suited to statement sleeves, structured overlays, and garments where the lace itself provides both decoration and a degree of body.

Because guipure has no background fabric to cut through, it requires a different approach to seaming and finishing. Motifs are typically matched and joined at the edges, making placement planning an important part of cutting. The result, when done well, looks exceptional – seamless and intentional in a way that other lace constructions struggle to match.