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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Tatting on costumes

 I always have a look out for tatting. I happen to enjoy period dramas, so I do occasionally see tatting as a part of costumes on TV. Sometimes the family will allow me to grab the remote and stop the video if I can. Sometimes they will do that for me…. especially when I’m tatting as we watch.

We were watching a newer series on PBS last night. Bookish is set in post-war London. The final scene of the 4th episode grabbed my attention. The main character was wearing a striking white suit with black embellishments. The collar looked particularly nice. It is lace. Perhaps tatted?

My first reaction was surprise, then I had the thought that I wouldn’t want to tat the pattern in black thread. It looked intricate and made with thin thread.

Alas and anon, I took the time this morning to get back to that part of the episode using the trusty remote. As near as I can tell, the lace is just machine-made bits cut and sewn to make the collar. Sigh! Worth a second look. And I still like the costume!

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