Do needlework and make lace, also (6)
I believe the answer is:
tattoo
'do needlework' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'make lace also' is the wordplay.
'make lace' becomes 'tat' (to tat is make lace from thread).
'also' becomes 'too' (synonyms).
'tat'+'too'='TATTOO'
'and' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for tattoo that I've seen before include "Skin design; mil. display" , "Military evening signal" , "image on one's skin" , "Example of body art" , "one has to beat" .)