November 2017 – the thread

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Waffle Weave Textured Linen Top Tutorial and Free Pattern

November 28, 2017 by Rima Khusainova 56605 32

With its unique honeycomb weave, the waffle weave linen gets its name from the partial resemblance to the hexagonal honey comb cells. This type of textured linen is soft but does not stretch out too much. It breathes well, dries fast, and feels super airy and thin. Even though waffle weave fabrics are often associated with…

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Shirt Dress With Concealed Button Placket Tutorial and Free Pattern

November 22, 2017 by Rima Khusainova 49505 16

The great thing about this loosely cut dress in blue yarn dye linen is just that. Linen is meant to flow and feel unrestricted. Effortlessly casual, yet with little playful details, such as the traditional collar and a concealed button placket, this is a dress that hugs. You could get rid of the bottom half…

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Sewing Glossary: How To Draft And Sew Concealed Button Bands

November 14, 2017 by Rima Khusainova 40809 5

In one of our recent posts we have showed you how to draft and sew button bands the classic, shirtmaking way. So now that you got the hang of the basic techniques, we thought we’d take you step farther and show you how to make a concealed button band. As its name suggests, a concealed…

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Oona A-Line Dress With Oversized Patch Pocket Tutorial and Free Pattern

November 7, 2017 by Rima Khusainova 56867 24

A-Line styles are my all time personal favourites. I like to sew them as they don’t require darts or precise measurements, and I like to wear them since they are very flattering and comfortable. This is why this week I wanted to share with you a simple pattern for an A-Line dress. The great thing…