StitchSage & InkRemedy
StitchSage StitchSage
InkRemedy InkRemedy
StitchSage StitchSage
I've been wrestling with a 19th‑century lace gown that’s been in my attic for years, and I’m debating whether to stitch the lining entirely by hand or let a modern machine do the bulk—what’s your take on preserving the original feel versus saving time?
InkRemedy InkRemedy
The lace remembers how it was made, so a hand‑stitched lining keeps that memory alive. A machine may save hours, but it’ll leave a cold trace where a hand stitch carries the original heartbeat. If you’re truly preserving the garment’s soul, go hand‑stitch. If you’re willing to let the soul take a few stitches from a more practical era, a machine is acceptable, but don’t let it take the first stitch that matters.