Welcome to my monthly 'Free Pattern Friday' feature, where I road test a free sewing pattern or tutorial: sometimes a children's one, sometimes an adult's one. I try to publish these posts every first Friday of the month, timed to provide inspiration for those who plan to get their sew on over the weekend. I firmly believe that, if you pick your projects carefully, sewing doesn't have to be a crazy-expensive way to clothe yourself and your family. Thanks to all the amazing pattern designers w...| 'So, Zo...'
Lately, I’ve been sharing progress and thought processes, designing process, and so forth on this embroidered maniturgium that I wrote …| NeedlenThread.com
Today, let’s talk a bit about how to naturally dye with linen. I’ve been sharing a lot of natural dyeing recipes with you over these last months (the blog is going to be one year old this month, yeah!) but… Read more The post How to naturally dye with linen? appeared first on The Fox and the Knight.| The Fox and the Knight
Linen, Gauze And Everything Southern My friends, it is HOT here in the deep South. I mean triple digits heat index hot and for me that is saying something because I like the heat much better than I do the cold. But this Southern heat lately….Wow! It is too hot for me. Being Southern means... The post Linen, Gauze And Everything Southern appeared first on Me and My Captain.| Me and My Captain
It's absolutely possible to use summer yarns in some patterns designed for wool, but you need to be thoughtful about it. Here's how. The post Can You Use Summer Yarns in Patterns Designed for Wool? appeared first on A Bee In The Bonnet.| A Bee In The Bonnet
We get mordant questions all the time at Botanical Colors so why not create Mordant Monday??? Got mordanting questions? Email questions@botanicalcolors.com YOU ASKED: I’m wondering if its possible to reuse a tannin bath, perhaps by using half as much tannin powder the second time as one can do when re using a mordant bath? Recently I have made a tannin bath for linen and have lots left over, it would be great not to throw it out! Secondly, I usually rinse the fabric after mordanting and bef...| Botanical Colors
Whether you like looking sharp in the summer or have dressy events like weddings, linen can be your best friend. Classic fresco wool suits can be too warm, as can synthetic blends? You might as well … Read →| Proper Cloth Help
Summer 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting season in men’s fashion, balancing comfort, elegance, and playful experimentation. Whether you’re hunting inspiration to refresh your wardrobe or staying informed, we’re here to illuminate the top … Read →| Proper Cloth Help
Meet our latest pattern – the Lisbon Jacket. Lisbon has been designed as our dream transitional piece and if we had to choose one word to describe it, ‘relaxed’ would be it. Unlined and knee-length, Lisbon has a loose silhouette... The post Introducing the Lisbon Jacket appeared first on Sew Tessuti Blog.| Sew Tessuti Blog
Time flies. We can hardly believe that it’s been over 10 years since we released our Lisa Dress Pattern. But here we are, and just like your favourite song, it’s still as good as the day it was first released!... The post The Lisa Dress: Now available in sizes 6-22 appeared first on Sew Tessuti Blog.| Sew Tessuti Blog
Meet our first new pattern of 2025 – the Aida Dress. An absolute labour of love, this pattern has been almost two years in the making with numerous tweaking, much drafting and many, many samples sewn. The end design is... The post Introducing our new Aida Dress Pattern appeared first on Sew Tessuti Blog.| Sew Tessuti Blog
Spring is here and it’s time to host! Whether you’re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things feel a little more special, but give you something to smile about. Growing up, my Mom always waited for a special occasion, that almost never came. She never wore the nice jewelry or the nice dress… and then one day when I was 19, our house was burglarized. All those nice things she was sa...| Color & Chic
In this tutorial, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to make an easy butterfly bookmark that is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to any book lover’s experience. So, grab some Linen fabric and your favorite butterfly transfers, and let’s go! It’s embarrassing how easy these DIY bookmarks are to make yet they... The post How to Make an Easy Butterfly Bookmark appeared first on Amy Sadler Designs.| Amy Sadler Designs
2025 is starting off strong with the arrival of our third and latest pattern – the Alessi Bias Dress! We’ve been sampling this style over a few years now, first sharing the version below to highlight some (then) new linen...| Sew Tessuti Blog
Palm Beach was a famous brand that created a uniquely blended fabric for warm weather wear. It was very popular during the Golden Era (before dying out in the 1950s) because it offered men one of the best and most stylish ways to stay cool in the heat while wearing a suit.| The Houndstooth Kid
Linen yarn is a popular material for knitting summer tops and wraps. This post explores some of its unique characteristics.| A Bee In The Bonnet
I’m still not sure whether I actually like this design of trousers or not, but my previous StyleArc Bobs are one of like three non-legging bottoms that still fit and aren’t uncomfortabl…| FehrTrade
Wondering how to wear a white blazer for spring/summer? You'll love this list of white blazer outfit ideas & tips on styling this chic piece!| style your occasion
