Scalloped Hem Curtains Tutorial

A while ago, when the lovely people at the Fabrics-Store invited me to make some tutorials for them using their gorgeous linens, I started scrolling through the (many!) color and weight options in their store with menswear projects in mind. My best intentions of pairing Thread Theory patterns with Fabrics-store linens were abruptly sidelined though…

The Vanamo Top and Lumme Skirt combination is a beautiful and romantic summer ensemble that is perfect to be made of linen! The top part of this outfit is actually a top from two-piece dress, but it works wonderfully on its own as well, combined with a voluminous skirt like Lumme. For the Lumme Skirt…

It’s full on summer here in sunny California! The leaves on the trees are green, the sun is shining, and the weather has amped up to the ’90s. Time to make some lovely linen summer wear! Difficulty: Beginner Time: 2 to 3 hours Materials: 2 yards of IL044-720 (or IL019 in your favorite color) ‘¼…

Linen is the perfect fabric to use for casual and comfortable summer menswear. I’ve been busy sewing Matt some linen shorts using this’ beautiful mid-weight yarn dyed linen. I love the depth that yarn dyed fabric has – especially when the two different colors are as subtle as they are in this color way. They are…

We had many great’ entries for the contests we held on The Studio that it was so hard to choose when it came to the jury’s choice! A Grand Jury winner was chosen for each contest. These three talented individuals’ receive $500 in store credit for Fabrics-store.com and the beautiful’ Tiffanyâ„¢ Heart Tag Pendant from Tiffany & Co.!…

Dear friends, we are happy to announce that we are now on Pinterest and would love to connect with you. Please join us at’ www.pinterest.com/fabricsstore View our Free Tutorials at a glance and try them out- we have sorted them according to fabric weight to make it easier for you. Read back on our Interviews, catch…

These will work perfect as a mothers day present, otherwise keep them to yourself for those special family get togethers. Very simple to make, you will be pro at folding those corners in no time. To make a set of six’ 16-inch square napkins: Materials: Six 16″ squares of IL020 Natural Two 18″ squares of IL019…

Very simple and yet undeniably elegant way to decorate your table. If you use a heavier fabric, with its weight it adds a certain sense of chic. Perfectly fine in a medium weight. The colour I chose too carries a certain quiet brilliance. Looks great on natural wood. To make a set of six’ 18-inch square…

This one is a real simple beauty. Geometric, elegant and so necessary for your bed. I am completely in love with them. Here is how to make them. In order to make these two 18″ inch pillows you will need: Materials: 4 x 14″ by 18″ panels of IL019 Monument Softened 1 x 19″ by…

Some years ago, I found a really old silk top at my grandmother’s dacha. I am sure it was older than I and yet it fit perfectly.’ This past year its taken a beating from my very active two year old. I was sad, and then I decided it really couldn’t be that hard to make…

A really simple way to make your table look fabulous. Five minutes of your time, et voila- sexy setting guaranteed. Difficulty: Beginner Materials: 6 x 12″ squares of IL019 Mix Natural Softened Matching Thread Sewing Machine Time: 5-10 minutes 1. Cut your 12″ squares 2. Start to carefully pull one thread at a time from one side…