Quote Originally Posted by piperdbh View Post
Suppose for a moment that a certain member of a kilt forum wanted to knit himself some lace make up into a jabot and cuffs. How would said member secure the completed jabot around his neck so that it wouldn't come loose and fall off in the soup bowl? Do the long ends of the base fabric tie, or do they just cross over each other and friction holds them in place?
Many hanks for your help. All this is hypothetical, of course.
Firstly you will find lace for sale on the internet - much better option than trying to make it yourself. Go for a rectangular length piece about the size of a computer keyboard which is sewn to a backing piece in a zig-zag to give a triangular shape. On the backing piece have straps which you can then fasten (velcro, poppers, hooks & eyes, tie in a bow) around your neck.