All posts by Rima Khusainova

Avery pattern is a classic shirt dress with a tailored collar and a semi-fitted bodice made fancy thanks to a tiered skirt. These flirty layers add an interesting dimension to the whole look and are perfect for spinning, dancing or just looking really neat and feminine for almost any occasion. We did a two-tier design,…

A woman can never have too many white shirts, n’est-ce pas?! It is our go to option when we’re out of ideas on what to wear. Of course, if you ask us, we strongly believe that a white shirt made out of linen with its raw, organic texture is an absolute must. With our Riley shirt we…

A classic style for decades, the shirt dress is an absolute must have in every wardrobe. It is one of those garments that works for every season and situation. Our Sky sewing pattern is a classic gathered shirtdress with a modern twist and attention to detail. Cut in a flattering, timeless shape, our favorite thing…

When you become a more confident sewer, you are always looking for things to hack or add that may not be included in the pattern. Adding a flap to a patch pocket is one such thing. Pocket flaps add some interesting detail to a standard patch pocket and can help to restyle a tired garment…

This cute little pinafore is a wonderful piece to wear going into winter. Comfortable and versatile, with adjustable straps and two hand patch pockets, it will become your favorite layering piece this season. It will look lovely worn with a long sleeve top or a turtleneck underneath. We are sure that the word pinafore brings…

With its crisp mandarin collar and open placket, this tunic is a great basic that you’ll want to wear season after season. Crafted from pure and natural softened linen, it feels luxuriously soft and is really comfortable to wear paired with your favorite jeans, leggings or as a dress. Materials For our sample size 6…

Add a splash of color to your wardrobe and spice up your look. Our Patchwork dress is a perfect solution to help get over a winter slump. Quin is a color-blocked ankle length dress with crewneck, long sleeves, fitted bodice and gathered skirt. Express your creativity and mix and match your favorite colors to create…

There are some small sewing tricks that can make a big difference to a project and the bar tack is one of them. For those wondering what exactly a bar tack is, the answer can be found on your favorite pair of jeans. Just look at the pockets or belt loops and you will notice…

We can hardly believe it, the year is almost up! But before we get ready to party our way into 2019, we are indulging in a little bit of laid-back lounging with our linen pajamas! This timeless two-piece set is cut from our softest linen that’s been hot washed to enhance the linen’s natural softness…

Need a way to make a project stand out? Then consider piping. It is a great detail for adding some pop of color, contrast and texture to any sewing project. Piping gives an opportunity to draw attention to interesting design elements and accentuate seamlines, transforming even the simplest garment into something classy and sharp. Piping…

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. The instructions provided in this tutorial are…

  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…