Category Archives: TUTORIALS

A linen wash mitt is a great idea if you are looking for a simple way to add a thoughtful addition to your bath.  Linen was one of the primiary household textiles used in 18th-century France.  This tradition carries on today in the various home items still made with linen.  The bath mitt is made…

The fringed border on these placemats give them a unique touch!  You no longer have to reserve you placemats for only special occasions.  These a great to use everyday because of the casual striped pattern that give your table an easy-going charm. I made mine with a striped pattern for the front and another shade…

Using remnants from previous projects, I cut out circles from checkered and natural linen.  Then I stitched both fabrics together using a machine stitch. The heavier linen weights, such as 4C22 or anything above 7.1 ounces per square yard, works well for these coasters. Linen is a great fabric to use for coasters because it…

Storing bread in linen is the best method to prevent it from going stale.’  Better than plastic bags or tupperware, linen maintains the softness of bread, while preserving its crisp exterior.’  So enjoy your bread another day or two without having to hurt your teeth on tough crust and tasteless bread! I really enjoy baking…

Learn how to make a comfortable linen tank top with today’s tutorial!  This easy-to-sew tank top is made with our Fog linen shade in IL041 fabric.  It is a uniquely textured linen in a stylish hue that is perfect for the approaching sunny days. There are no fancy sewing tricks to this one!  All it…

A linen tote bag is without a doubt my favorite sewing project.  It has all the qualities of a craft I adore.  It is easy to make, it’s stylish, and it’s useful! Even better, it allows you use some of your creativity when it comes to variations and embellishments.  A linen tote is a great…

If you are looking for a linen craft that will help you stay organized, this is it!  An ordinary box is transformed into something beautiful once it is covered in linen. Once your box is covered in linen, you can fill it with all your craft supplies and be proud of how tidy you are!…

Today’s craft is an easy-to-make laundry bag made with beautiful natural linen.  This practical bag is so useful on laundry days and has the added bonus of looking great. A great thing about this quick project is that you can use it for a variety of purposes.  You dont just have to cram your dirty…

Creating a bordered tablecloth with linen is a wonderful idea if you are searching for your next home sewing project.  This style table linen is the perfect way to play around with different color combinations.  Match your tablecloth to the current season, holiday, or your home decor.  It’s a great way to get sewing and…

Today’s tutorial is my favorite type of project.  I love making simple clothing with linen that only require just a few steps.  All it takes are some quick measurements to get started making a lovely dress for the Spring.  I am in love with lightweight IL020 linen and get inspired to make clothing with it…

Our last blog post showed you how to easily sew your own’ duvet cover. ‘ Today, we are going one step further to complete your linen bedding with a simple pillowcase.This pillowcase can be made to match the rest of your bedding. ‘ I chose to make mine out of IL019 in’ Natural‘ softened linen. ‘ The same basic method of…

Happy Valentines Day! These hanging hearts are a fun craft for today.  All I did was cut out different sizes of heart.  Then I starched them like crazy and ironed them.  If you have fabric stiffener then that’s even better.  Then just make a seam down the center to hold them together (fabric glue also…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better time is there to make a craft for that special someone? Or, better yet, just make one for yourself! Here are some 5 sweet linen craft ideas that are full of love.  Japanese Kanzashi Flowers: Instead of the typical bouquet of flowers, why not try…

We receive bunches of emails all the time asking us how to sew duvet covers.  The main problem seems to be trying to figure out a way to make a cover with linen that is 59 inches wide.  Today, we are going to solve this problem!  Making a duvet cover may appear like a daunting…

Sometimes I like to just get out my needle and thread and start sewing something just for fun.  These mushrooms are the perfect thing when I find myself in that mood. Getting back to the basics with some good ol’ hand-stitching is just the thing I need after more intense sewing projects.  Grabbing that needle and…