Centuries-Sewing Historical Costumes and Clothing

How to Tie Off Spiral Lacing

Tie the cord to the garment, through the starting eyelet
Tie the cord to the garment, through the starting eyelet.


Once you have laced down the garment, thread the cord back through the opposite eyelet.
Once you have laced down the garment, thread the cord back through the opposite eyelet.

Slip the cord under the bottom rung of the lacing.
Slip the cord under the bottom rung of the lacing.
Pick up the bottom loop and pull the upper loop through it.
Pick up the bottom loop and pull the upper loop through it.
Pull it tight to make a slip knot! For extra security make another slip knot on top of it.
Pull it tight to make a slip knot! For extra security make another slip knot on top of it.

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One response to “How to Tie Off Spiral Lacing”

  1. Libby Avatar

    Thanks! I’ve spent a long time trying to figure this out with no real success.

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