Make lace using inferior articles (3)
I believe the answer is:
tat
I believe this is a double definition.
'make lace' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'inferior articles' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'using' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for tat that I've seen before include "trashy clothing" , "Make knotted lace" , "Worthless goods" , "Make lace using a small shuttle" , "Cheap clothes" .)