Lace Fabrics

Discover our collection of lace fabrics by the metre, decorative textiles characterised by openwork patterns, transparency, raised details and ornamental designs. This category includes different techniques and styles such as fine lace, guipure lace and re-embroidered lace, each with its own construction and appearance.

At Ribes & Casals, you can buy lace fabric by the metre for dresses, blouses, skirts, occasionwear, bridalwear, accessories and special sewing projects.

What is lace fabric?

Lace is a decorative textile structure made from threads arranged to create open patterns and areas of transparency. Depending on the technique, it may be worked on a tulle or net base, feature additional embroidery, have pronounced raised details or be constructed so that the motifs are joined directly together.

The term lace fabric therefore covers a range of textile techniques that can differ considerably in drape, transparency, body and texture.

Types of lace: fine lace, guipure and re-embroidered lace

Our collection includes several types of lace fabric, including fine lace, guipure lace and re-embroidered lace. Although all are decorative and openwork in appearance, their constructions are different.

Fine lace: lightweight and delicate

Fine lace is often worked on a delicate tulle or net base, giving it a lightweight, flexible and sheer appearance.

It is widely used for sleeves, bodices, necklines, occasion dresses, bridalwear and decorative garment details.

Guipure lace: more body and no continuous tulle base

Guipure lace is made from motifs linked together by small bars or connecting threads, without a continuous tulle ground. This creates a lace with greater relief, body and visual presence.

It is particularly suitable for dresses, skirts, jackets, bodices and occasionwear where the fabric design is intended to take centre stage.

Re-embroidered lace: enhanced and raised motifs

Re-embroidered lace features additional embroidery that highlights or reinforces the existing motifs, creating greater definition, relief and visual richness.

This more elaborate finish is especially popular for bridalwear, occasion dresses, eveningwear and special garments.

Differences between lace, guipure and re-embroidered lace

• Lace: a general term covering decorative openwork textile structures.
• Fine lace: lightweight, flexible and often worked on a tulle or net base.
• Guipure lace: more structured and raised, without a continuous tulle ground.
• Re-embroidered lace: lace with additional embroidery to enhance the motifs and create more relief.

Lace fabric for dresses and occasionwear

Lace fabric for dresses is especially popular for occasionwear, eveningwear and special garments. It can be used throughout a garment or combined with other fabrics for sleeves, bodices, necklines, overlays and decorative details.

Depending on its transparency, some lace fabrics may require a lining or an underlayer.

Lace for bridalwear

Bridal lace is one of the most traditional uses of this fabric family. Fine lace, structured guipure and richly re-embroidered lace can create very different effects in wedding dresses and bridal details.

Buy lace fabric by the metre online

Explore our range of lace fabrics by the metre and discover fine lace, guipure lace, re-embroidered lace and other styles for dresses, occasionwear, bridalwear and creative sewing.

Choose the right design, colour and finish for your project and buy lace fabric online by the metre, ordering exactly the quantity you need.