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, ...
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6 Most Read Tutorials from 2015- Don’t miss out!
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 ...
Oversized Linen Dress Tutorial
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 ...
Button Detailed Yarn Dyed Linen Top Tutorial
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 ...
Sewing Glossary: How to sew French Seams Tutorial
French seams are a great way to finish raw edges and to give your garment a clean, professional appearance. In essence, the French seam completely encloses raw edges of the seam allowance within ...
Sewing Glossary: How to Bind A Neckline Tutorial
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 ...
How To Embroider A Linen Scarf Tutorial
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 ...
Sewing Essentials: Five ways on how to finish your Cuffs Tutorial
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. ...
Hand Embroidered Quilt Tutorial
This week learn how to make this beautiful linen hand embroidered quilt. Use it as a play mat for babies, cozy up as a bug in a rug’ in front of the fire, hang it on the wall, throw it on ...
Sewing Essentials: Five ways on how to attach a collar Tutorial
If you have ever wondered how to attach a collar and what types of collars there are out there, here’s a good tutorial to look through. This fine detail which adds character to a garment ...
Sewing Essentials: How to create Belt Loops Tutorial
Belt loops are one of the essential elements when learning how to sew. Most tutorials might not suggest belt loops, but nothing is stopping you from adding them on, to allow versatility for your ...
Hand Embroidery II Tutorial
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 ...
Hand Embroidery I Tutorial
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 ...
Linen Quilted Cushion Tutorial
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 ...
Children’s Karate Pyjamas Tutorial
Linen is a great’ material to sleep in, its anti- allergenic, highly breathable, absorbs moisture quickly (kids can get hot and sweaty at night sometimes)’ and is kind’ to the ...