lace question

I was digging around in the sewing room and found a chunk of lace that would be perfect for a Gothic choker.
The problem is, it is pretty soft and floppy and I'm afraid it would stretch itself to bits on the first wearing.
Is there a way to stabilize it?

It looks a bit like this-
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1147963