Sewing Tips: Easy Solutions To Pesky Problems

I’ve been sewing for the past 18 years, and I would love to share with you some tips and tricks I’ve found that help me with my projects. Today’s tips and tricks: Turning out tubes! Sewing and “turning out” tubes (turning the fabric so that the seam is on the inside of the tube and…

The wonderful thing about this top is that it lets the beauty of linen speak for itself. This simple batwing style with a slashed neckline looks incredibly elegant, but you can make it in an evening. We have used the IL020 linen because it drapes so well and we chose the vibrant shade of Hollyhock….

If you enjoy hand sewing you may find this sewing mat/carrier really useful. It will make the ideal protective barrier if you rest your tools on a polished table. Then, when you’ve completed your work for the day, you can store all your sewing pieces in the pockets and transport them around with the neat…

Here is a really cute way to keep your doors open. This novelty owl door stop is bound to be a favorite in your home. We chose to make it in the robust 4C22 linen. And with Christmas not too far away it would make a really useful gift for family and friends. Materials 12″…

The combination of the black ribbon against this creamy Angora linen creates a truly vintage-look accessory. This tie belt is easy to fit as it simply fastens with a soft bow at the front. We chose the IL020 weight as it was perfect for this design. Sizing This belt is sized for a waist 27″/28″…

If you like to be able to shop with your hands free then why not make this lovely cross body bag? It is made and lined in IL109 linen in a trendy Blue Bonnet shade and is finished with a soft denim strip. All the main parts of the bag are backed with a medium…

Here is a simple curtain made with IL041 open weave Krista Natural linen. The design is clean and crisp – letting the fabric create a dynamic look and feel to your room, as light breaks through its weave. Materials 78″ x 84″ of IL041 Krista Natural (Measurements will vary according to your window size) Scissors…

We have designed this half apron with four front pockets for all you keen sewers. Slip it on while you are stitching and you’ll have all your accessories to hand. We chose the IL019 linen in Willow for this project. Materials 30″ x 59″ of IL019 linen in Willow Lightweight interfacing 1 ‘½ yds of…

This padded folder with inside pockets in IL019 linen in Natural has a number of uses. It’s perfect for storing your current utility bills, it’s a handy place to keep cards and notes or how about a home for your favourite craft patterns? On top of that it will make a pretty accessory in a…

IMPORTANT: The sale on 100% linen IL019 ends TONIGHT, June 24th. If you’d like to save 10% on all colors of IL019, visit the sale here. Create a pretty bag to hold your holiday lingerie by sewing this easy-to-make linen case. Alternatively, use it to store your sleepwear and have it as a decorative feature…

Attention: Check out the sale on our best selling 100% linen IL019 here before it ends Sunday, June 24th. If you are an avid sewer your machine is probably sitting out on a table or work bench, rather than packed away. So, we have designed this easy-to-make machine cover as a perfect accessory for your…

Floral shapes and patterns are one of the big trends for 2012 so here is a beautiful belt that echoes that look. We’ve used a vibrant honeysuckle linen and finished the belt with an over-sized linen flower and lace trim, and it is secured at the back with a button finish. Materials 20″ x 59″…

Announcement: Make sure to take advantage of the sale on best-selling, 100% linen IL019 while it’s on sale until Sunday, June 24th. Visit the sale here. Brighten up your coffee mornings with this eye-catching cloth. It’s finished with appliquéd coffee pots and a ribbon trim. We’ve also added in a neat napkin holder that is…