Category Archives: FS PATTERNS & SEWALONGS

In our previous tutorial we have shown you how to draft and sew a partial placket the easy way. So we thought that today would be a good time to practice your new skill and make a simple long sleeve placket shirt dress. With its crisp mandarin collar, a high-low hem and contrasting buttons, this…

Today we are kicking off our fall/winter collection of sewing projects perfect for the season and it starts with this beautiful Peter Pan Collar Dress. With its simple design, straight fit, long sleeves and a cute little collar, this dress is a loose, comfortable and entirely effortless piece of clothing that will very likely become…

Wrap yourself in softness with our beautiful waffle weave linen bathrobe. Lightweight and soft against your skin, this cozy bathrobe features a kimono collar, two generously sized patch pockets and a belt. Very absorbent and comfortable, this kimono style linen robe is ideal for bath, lounging at home, pool, vacation, gym… Well, everything! And the…

With warm summer weather withering away, at least in London, this dress comes into it’s element as it is still summery, and yet made from our very durable medium weight Yarn Dyed 100% linen. This fabric feels very warm, and comforting and yet will keep you cool if the sun does decide to make an…

There are few things in life as delightful as a breezy white shirt on a hot summer day’ especially one made of 100% linen. Not only does it feel good against the skin, but it breathes and dries quickly making it the ultimate summer fabric (that can also be worn all year round). We also…

(Worn here with our crisp linen pants, tutorial HERE) Your most essential basic top is here! Phoebe is a simple linen tank both a versatile and essential staple for every wardrobe. Light, breezy, relaxed and sure to keep you cool all season long! It is also a great first project for beginners. No darts, no…

Peasant tops are making a comeback at the moment. With its signature, bohemian-enthused aesthetic, Clara peasant blouse is the perfect choice of clothing for summer and a great way to add some effortless chic to your everyday wardrobe. Plus, a peasant top made from linen makes so much sense! Linen fabric is breathable, allowing air…

Nothing says summer like a crisp pair of white linen pants! Yet who wants to wear pants when it’s hot, humid and sun blazing? Any garment that will stick to your skin and heat up your body temperature is a big no. This is why these Magda pants made from linen are a great item…

Beautifully simple and chic, Nino is our relaxed open-front linen jacket Pattern with a kimono-inspired collar. This minimalist basic is trending in all our favorite stores right now so instead of spending hundreds of dollars on something so simple, why not make one yourself? With its modern and contemporary styling, this stunning navy linen jacket…

Dreaming of spring on these cold winter days? Why not bring a little vernal touch with Ana, our delicate blush pink linen shirt? We love the way this minimalist shirt combines a feminine silhouette with design details like a mandarin collar and vintage ivory buttons while the cargo patch pockets on the front create a…

Even the simplest design can be transformed into something special. This cute little dress is a perfect example. With its loose-fitting trapeze silhouette, Mona features a couple of original details like the button loop opening at the back and “faux” patch pockets at the front, which make it special, feminine and very comfortable. Cut from…

This comfy summer dress is cut from our beautiful medium weight GINGER Softened linen and features contrasting buttons for a touch of originality and two side pockets for comfort. The fit is relaxed with some extra space around the hips and below-the-knee length. But the coolest thing about this dress is that the front and…

The summer is officially here and this means that it’s time to sew a new dress! We decided to keep the design simple but embellish the neckline with a woven ribbon to add some color and originality. Our version turned out pretty eclectic: the V-neck has something of a Japanese kimono, whereas the ribbon is…

You may have noticed that we here at The Thread just love making skirts! It’s so easy to make and the possibilities are infinite. We have previously shown you how to sew a simple gathered skirt, a circle skirt and an A-line skirt among others, but this time we decided to take it one step farther…

It’s one of those tops that are so easy to make and such a pleasure to wear. This simple 3/4-sleeve linen top is perfect for every season – chilly summer nights, warm spring days and of course for colder months too. The best thing about this top is that you can wear it with almost…