Lace making
Twisting fine thread into open, delicate lace with bobbins, a needle or a shuttle.
Lace making
- To start
- $40
- Each month
- $5
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It rewards care and fine detail.
- It has a steady rhythm you can sink into.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to make things
Maybe not if
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want a workout
What it feels like
Lace makingAverage craft & Making hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$40Costs more to start than 54% of hobbies
$5Over a year, more than the kit
$100About $0.64 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Wind six pairs of bobbins and work a short strip of cloth stitch on a beginner's pricking.
30 minutes or moreAt homeFairly easy to start
Questions
How much does lace making cost to start?
About $40 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $5 a month once you are going.
How much time does lace making take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do lace making at home?
Yes. Needs a table or a corner.
Is lace making good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Wind six pairs of bobbins and work a short strip of cloth stitch on a beginner's pricking.
Do I need other people for lace making?
No. It works fine on your own.