In our previous tutorial we introduced you to a traditional style of Japanese embroidery called Sashiko. Today, as promised, we are showing you how to use this great embellishment skill in garment making and we invite you to customize a simple dress, which has the perfect yoke space for embroidery. Even though hand embroidery takes time,…
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Sashiko is a form of Japanese folk embroidery using simple running stitches to create repeating geometric shapes and intricate patterns. Literally meaning “little stabs”, sashiko was originally used for repairs and reinforcements. Today, the traditional patterns have evolved into a more decorative form and are often used to create beautiful handmade designs on table linens,…
Looking for a perfect dress to host your New Year’s Eve party? Why not try our new pattern that is super easy to sew and a pleasure to wear! Made from our gorgeous IL051 884 Softened Medium Weight Linen in beautiful purple color, this dress will not only make you look fabulous but will…
With this week’s tutorial we wanted to teach you how to sew Nola, a simple gathered long-sleeve blouse and to show a creative way to play around with stripes. We all love stripes as they add a tinge of fun and flair to any outfit. However, some of us try to avoid sewing with stripes…
The holiday season is approaching and you are probably looking for easy gifts to make. Our easy drawstring shoe bag might give you some ideas. It sews up in less than an hour and uses up those fabric scraps you’ve been wondering what to do with. And the best thing is that it can be…
A colder season is approaching and we’re welcoming it with our quilted linen vest! Cut from our bestselling natural medium-weight linen, this vest would work great with a variety of everyday looks. Wear it over a shirt or a turtleneck in the colder months and over a t-shirt or a lightweight dress in spring/summer to…
This week’s tutorial is a bohemian inspired tunic featuring a topstitched bib front and slit V-neckline, side slits and a DIY tassel belt that completes this feminine, minimalist look. Made with our gorgeous lightweight linen, this tunic has a delicate natural look and a unique, textured feel. Wear it with skinny jeans, leggings or a pair…
The ultimate season-less top, this linen apron tank can be worn all summer long and layered over for the colder months. It is also one of those great one yard sewing projects that will take only a couple of hours of your time and would make a good addition to your wardrobe. This minimal apron…
With autumn in full swing, we are all looking to update our wardrobe for the colder weather. Instead of going to a shop, why not sew something yourself that will keep you warm and be totally unique? We are offering you to kick off this fall season with our boxy ¾-sleeve round neck linen shirt…
Looking for a project to enrich your sewing skills? This cute little dress we named Diana has it all: interfaced neckline, button down front, sleeve cuffs, pleats and inseam pockets. In this tutorial we are going to show you how to sew all of it using linen fabric, which is a pure pleasure to wear…
There’s no such thing as too many tops, right? We thought so! Here is another all-season favorite – a sleeveless V-neck tank with side slits. And the best thing is that it is fully reversible with completely enclosed seams. We went for an all-nude look (that’s how we love our beautiful lightweight IL020 NUDE Softened linen)…
Comfortable and feminine, Alexandra Moroccan style striped pants are a dream to wear out or alternatively guaranteed to become your perfect pajama pair. Cut from our beautiful Premier Finish 100% linen, they are very smooth, breathable and soft to the touch featuring a loose-fitting, slightly cropped style with an elasticated back section on the waistband…
This week we thought we’d take this gorgeous striped linen from our Luxury Linen Collection and make with it something simple and playful like this boxy pull-on romper. This vintage-inspired romper features subtle gathering at the waistline, interfaced neckline, button closure on the side and very useful inseam pockets. It is also a chic way to…
This week’s tutorial is a unique, sophisticated and versatile linen maxi dress that looks and feels great in these last days of summer! It is cut for a silhouette-skimming fit featuring waist darts, a rather deep kimono neckline and a knee-length center front slit that allows for effortless movement. But there is one detail that…
Here’s a top that whispers – pretty! Its ruffles on the front and back and a flattering A-line shape give this sleeveless linen tank feminine charm and a vintage-inspired aesthetic. Apart from its allure, this garment is also really fun to wear, it evokes a kind of sculptural effect for the wearer, try it out!…
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