Last week we showed you how to make your own bias tape the traditional way. Whereas this method is great for making short amounts of bias tape for binding a neckline or a couple of armholes, sometimes the project your are working on might require larger amount of bias tape. To save yourself some time…
Sewing Glossary: How To Make Continuous Bias Tape Tutorial
Bias tape is something that is often used in sewing for binding necklines and armholes or finishing raw edges. As its name suggests, bias tape is a long strip of fabric that’s been cut on the bias of fabric (diagonally across the grain of the fabric). Because it is cut on the bias, it’s stretchier…
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…
Inseam pockets are the type of pockets that are hidden in a seam of your garment and are entirely enclosed by the outer layers, leaving no visible edges, stitching lines etc. They are primarily, though not exclusively, used on dresses, skirts and some pants. Inseam pockets add so much functionality and comfort to any garment…
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…
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 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…
In this easy tutorial we are going to show you how to sew a back slit and add a fabric button loop for closure. It is a really simple way to add a little interest to a closed up back of a top or a dress. Materials Fabric of your choice (we are using our…
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…
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