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We love to work with yarn dyed’ mid weight linens we carry at fabrics-store.com. This fabric has gorgeous depth’ of colour due to threads’ dyed separately before being woven together into a sheet of fabric. This fabric especially elevates simple designs with clean lines such as this off-duty top’ detailed only with simple pretty buttons on the back. Wear…
Necklines are often finished with a bias tape or a facing but I find that binding is the most professional and neatest way to finish your garment’s neckline and armholes. Basically, when you are applying a neck binding, your are finishing your neckline by turning a strip of bias fabric to the inside and stitching…
Following our embroidery tutorials which you can revisit here and here we thought to give you a project which can utilise some of the techniques we have (re) introduced to you. Embroidering homeware soft furnishings for example, is a fun way to practice’ embroidery skills, but sometimes the projects can take over your life and feel…
A cuff might be the last part of the garment you sew, but this doesn’t mean you ought to’ pay it any less attention. A well finished cuff can take your garment to that next level. Here we have 5 ways in which you can finish your cuff included in this tutorial and we are confident…
Following on from last week’s embroidery techniques, we have a selection of 8 more embroidery stitches for you to explore and touch upon. Some are more intricate outline stitches, some are delicate decorative stitches you can try’ in your pattern motives. Tools Fabric Darning/embroidery needle Embroidery thread Embroidery hoop Scissors Soluble fabric marker Step 1. Iron…
Embroidery is a skill, a craft, an art in its own right. As we have previously explored in our’ Artisan Embroidery series, modern artists, designers, crafters have really pushed the boundaries of’ uses’ as well as possibilities of this ancient craft. Over the next two weeks we will introduce you, (or perhaps refreshen your memory) on 16 most…
This week we are going to be making a quilted cushion cover for quite a large floor pillow. We’ve chosen some heavier linens from the collection, to help prevent immediate tear and wear. We will also show you how to insert a zip in the middle of the back panel. Fun! This project is also…
80’s at its best- we decided to pay tribute to the one and only romper suit as its the best to own and wear, especially in linen. We’ve used this fabulous Mid weight yarn dyed linen to give it a bit more texture and weight, but you always experiment with heavier or lighter fabrics.’ Throw on…
Whilst it’s getting cold outside, lets think to the summer months and make our future selves happy by making another beautiful white dress that’s pretty, comfortable and so simple you might as well make a few for yourself, your friends and little girls in your fam. Here we show you how to make a raglan…
By Illustrator Masha Karpushina. You can see Masha’s work here:’ www.mashakarpushina.com If you appreciate the power of the humble flax plant and love your porcelain, this one is for you. Some believe this plant to be faint and somewhat simple, the truth is, when it comes to drawing, simplicity is your best friend. No clutter, no…
This simple fashion project has been designed for a teenager to make. Firstly, it is right on-trend and secondly, it introduces them to the beauty of linen. This pretty shade in Daffodil IL019 is the ideal base for some embellishment. And hidden on the inside of this cuff is a secret pocket – ideal for…
If you are looking for a roomy tote that slips easily onto your shoulder then this is the perfect design. Our version has a cotton print front pocket and is fully lined. We chose to use Blue Bonnet in IL019 linen and you can co-ordinate it with our cross-body bag that has already been shown…
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