Hemstitched Napkins Tutorial

There are plenty of ways you can use linen to add a little sparkle to your home. From handmade stockings and quilted pot holders to easy drawstring bags, there’s plenty to choose from. With Christmas just around the corner, we all start planning that special dinner, a chance to spend some quality time with family…

A mitered corner is a neat way of finishing the corner of a fabric edge in such a way that there is no bulk when the hem is turned under. Carefully constructed corners give a handmade project that clean, professional look and make such a big difference in the finished look! We all know that…

Have you ever been intimidated by a pattern because of a button fly? It does seem pretty complicated but turns out, it’s not hard to sew at all! Today we are going to show you how to construct and install a button fly for that classic, vintage look. Materials Fabric of your choice. In this…

  Gathering is the process of drawing fullness into a much smaller area to create soft, even folds. Just like with darts, tucks, pintucks, elastics, and pleats, gathering is a way of controlling fullness in a garment. It is most often used at waistline, yokes, sleeves, cuffs or when adding ruffles. This basic sewing technique…

Darts are one of the most basic structural elements in dressmaking and garment construction. They are folds of fabric used for shaping and removing excess volume for a better fit. The female body is not a simple flat cylinder, it has all kinds of curves, dipping valleys and rising hills. In order to make a fitted…

Our mid-calf linen dress with flirty ruffle sleeves is perfectly simple yet romantic and sophisticated. There’s something so delicate and precious about the dainty movement of ruffles that flutter in the breeze… Perfect for everyday wear or special occasions, the Leena dress will make a delightfully feminine wardrobe addition. Learn how to make this cute ruffle sleeve dress with…

We are planning our winter vacation wardrobe early this year in the hope it means we can get away somewhere very warm and sunny! If you are looking for a pair of versatile and comfortable shorts to lounge around on that sunny beach amongst exotic lands, this could be just what you need. Our pleated shorts are…

There’s something about deep blue color that suits all skin types; blondes, brunettes, redheads and pretty much anyone!  The Aiko dress is all about that! A simple two-tone maxi dress in two shades of gorgeous blue: one is a rich navy Dress Blue linen and the other – yarn-dyed chambray linen from our signature Premier…

An all-in-one facing (also known as a combined neck and armhole facing) is a clean and simple finish for a sleeveless garment. It creates a neat and supportive finish at the neckline and the armhole edges. Many sleeveless dress and top patterns call for separately faced neckline and armholes. However, in some cases, especially when…

Some fashion trends come and go, very few have staying power. However, the jumpsuit has adapted and evolved over the years and has now become a wardrobe staple. Jumpsuits have that effortless cool factor to them and are the absolute easiest and quickest way to get dressed! Our linen jumpsuit features a faux-wrap front, elasticated waist and relaxed cropped…

Meet our new pattern, the Hayden Sleeveless Blazer Dress that embodies simplicity and class. This style has a more fitted silhouette with an open, notched collar, hidden front button closure, two bust darts, back vent for movement and a flattering belt that ties at the waist. Could be worn closed as a dress or open…

A notched collar (or «tailored collar») is mainly used on tailored jackets and coats. However, this collar style became so popular that today that it is often seen on all sorts of garments – vests, dresses, shirts and pyjama tops. A notched collar is composed of an upper collar, an under collar and two lapels. And…

Is it just us, or has the tie-back crop top been all over Instagram this summer? To embrace the trend, we are offering you this new sewing pattern that is really easy to make and would make a lovely addition to your wardrobe. Use the adjustable ties to create a flirty bow in the back….

Wrap skirts are among the easiest and most comfortable garments to sew and a very versatile style to wear. It goes with everything and everywhere, all year long. Our version has a little something special: it is cut on the bias and offers a beautiful drape while hugging your body in all the right places….