Category Archives: TUTORIALS

Overalls have been an absolute must for the past two years again and since we love linen, it only made sense to make overalls out of linen. They sit and feel amazing, so we are super super happy to have a chance to show you how you can make yourselves a pair. They are perfect…

Spring is in full swing (at least in London)’ and what other great ways are there to start the season than with new clothes to welcome the change of weather? This is an extremely straight forward top to make, incorporating two technical tutorials we have. An easy piece to wear and suitable for all body type….

There are moments when you are feeling inspired by the gorgeous’ weather coming up to summer, alas’ when you look into your wardrobe there’s little there to match that gleeful uplifting feeling. So in this tutorial, we have decided to’ teach you how to make’ a very’ simple and equally as useful linen dress, which you can wear out to…

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Besides from buttons and zips, there are other closure methods to finish your sewing projects with. In this tutorial, we will show you how to use Hook & Eye, and Snap Fasteners. Hook and eye This is a great closure method for trousers and skirts where the zip/button methods might not be the most ideal…

Blind Stitch Hemming With a little different sewing presser foot, this is a great way to’ finishing the hems of your sewing projects, particularly suitable for trousers and skirts. Tools Sewing machine Blind hem foot Sewing thread (For this tutorial, I used an opposing coloured sewing thread to demonstrate, for your project, you should always use…

Family time is so important, to get to know each other and create a stronger bond. It is especially fun when everyone regardless of age can be involved; making, baking, creating something physical, to represent the precious time spent together. But of course, these are activities that could be a little messy, so this week,…

Sewing zips onto your garment or other sewing projects can be fast and easy once you know how to do it. Visible zips are easy to do, and it’s a great way to mix and match different colours and showcase your personality through the small details of your sewing. Invisible zips tend to be one…

Catch Stitch’ is a great stitch to know to add a professional finishing touch to your project. It is a favourite of mine because it is difficult to sew on too tight and therefore least likely to pucker the hem. Although this stitch method might take longer than the machine hemming method; with practice, this can…

Making your own tote bag is one of the easiest, and most fun projects to do. With a plethora’ of colours and patterns, you can whip’ something stylish and personal in no time. Check out our fresh take on a tote bag made from our mid weight stripy Linen Yarn Dye. And the best part about a…

A super easy to make blouse that can be worn on all sorts of occasions. Taylor’s loose shape makes it very flattering and comfortable to wear. Materials 2 yards of IL019 AUTUMN GOLD Softened 4 vintage buttons Matching sewing thread Tools Pattern paper, Pattern master, Erasable fabric marker/chalk, Seam ripper, Tape measure, Button hole sewing foot,…

In this tutorial, there will be instructions for various types of finishing you could apply to your sewing, to ensure your fabric doesn’t fray any further and you can keep your results for much longer period of time. All the samples are stitched with contrasting colour thread, for your actual project, we suggest matching the…

Sometimes people will avoid sewing their own buttonholes as much as possible, because it can be quite daunting, however with this tutorial you will be able to master this skills in just a few steps. It will teach you how to utilize your sewing machine and learn how to make a buttonhole, with or without…

I love having people over for dinner. I also love making the meal presentable and one of the key elements, in my mind, is how I set the table. There can be wonderful cutlery and china, but without placemats it’ might not feel as cosy. This is why we thought it would be a great idea…