Summer is almost here and it means longer days and shorter nights. It also means vacation and travels. To get a good night’s sleep without being disturbed by light, we are sharing with you this very simple tutorial for a linen sleep mask that uses up the leftover scraps of your favorite fabrics and makes…
How to make a Linen Sleep Mask Tutorial
Karina Kino and Tim featuring Karina Kino dress / Photo by Olga Jadan I came across’ Karino Kino, a Moscow based kids and women’s apparel brand, as it usually happens, through a friend who on her return from Moscow, proudly showed me her crisp’ white’ shirt inhabited by fun watercolour forest creatures. Clean cut,’ simple shirts with quirky drawings’ are…
There are several ways to finish a neckline: you can either use a bias tape, invisible (or visible) binding or opt for a facing. But we decided to share with you this very simple band binding method which is a great (and quick) alternative to the traditional techniques. It consists in folding a band of…
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…
Straight sleeveless V-neck dresses are on-trend this season so we decided to make one and share this sewing tutorial with you. It’s perfect for summer when worn on bare skin or over a plain top for colder months. The simple straight look accentuates the silhouette, the front slit pockets bring an original touch and the…
In this tutorial we are going to show you how to make a simple button-up top with contrasting buttons for a touch of originality and a V-neck for a fashionable twist. Don’t be intimidated by all these buttons, they are actually very easy to sew and the pattern is so simple to follow that this…
Pintucks are a decorative element that can be added to your garments: tops, dresses, skirts etc. They look fabulous on linen and can bring a touch of fantasy and sophistication to a simple garment. They are formed by folding and stitching the fabric on the right side (much like a pleat) and are typically created…
This is such an easy project to make that will only need a minimum of supplies and just an hour of your time. And it’s also a perfect custom gift because everybody cooks, even if it’s just heating some frozen food in the oven. So a pot holder is an absolute necessity in everyone’s kitchen!…
If we wanted to begin, and then immediately end, the discussion on textile design during the Modernist period we could’ argue that to remain loyal to Modernist design in its purest form, the colorful patterns we associate with the period just couldn’t exist.’ Because in Modernist design of the purest form,’ there is no tolerance for…
Facing is another great way to finish a neckline along with bias binding and lining. Facings are pieces of fabric that follow the shape of the neckline. They are usually reinforced with interfacing (fusible or sew-in) to add a bit of extra firmness and shape. There are many different types of interfacing but the fusible…
In Part Two we continue looking at pioneers of Modernist architecture; the following architects brought an expansive creativity to Modern design that pushed the boundaries even farther. Their impact demonstrated not only a love of form, but also of humanity. Alvar Aalto In the starkly beautiful country of Finland, sixteen year old Hugo Alvar Henrik…
We have been busy looking ahead planning new tutorials and articles to share with you, and yet reflections are a necessary part of growth, don’t you agree? So, we snuggled up to our friend google analytics to find out which tutorials, you, our readers thought the most interesting. Make sure you don’t miss out!’ Furthermore, we…
Oversized clothing is great because it allows you to layer up, and gives you the flexibility to play with the way these clothes sit on your body. This knee-length oversized linen dress has a relaxed, oversized fit and is punctuated by a front slit and pockets. We like it layered over a thin turtleneck sweater….
The first of our Modernist heroes’ are three men who at the beginning of the twentieth century were sailing into the future creating a new landscape within architecture and design. They were reinventing what architecture should stand for, they were trialling new materials, and questioning how function should dictate design and aesthetic. In this article we…
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