Linen makes a perfect fabric to experiment with when starting as a seamstress. With a little care, it’s versatile, making it ideal for whatever home DIY sewing project you have in mind. Whether it’s a breezy summer dress or a stylish throw pillow cover, linen is an excellent fabric to unleash creativity in you. Hop in and explore these delightful linen project ideas and discover the beauty of this fabric...

Linen is a fabric that has been cherished for centuries due to its durability and elegance. If you're new to sewing with linen, it's essential to understand the unique properties of the fabric to get the best results. In this guide, we'll take you through everything you need to know about working with linen, from pre-washing to finishing raw seams. With these tips and tricks, you can become an expert seamstress and create beautiful garments that stand the test of time.

With a little creativity, you can make your wedding table linens truly unique. So think about the colour scheme of your wedding, and don't forget the other details like dress and the reception decor. When choosing your table linen styles, don't forget to take into account all of these factors so that your linens are perfect for your celebration.

Upon receiving my fabric I immediately notice the smooth hand feel of the fibre, complemented by the almost gauze texture. The delicate blossom print was the perfect romantic compliment to my existing wardrobe of earthy neutrals.

I am so stoked with how this dress turned out and the linen was absolutely perfect for the job!

 I started off with my trusty raglan sleeve pattern block which I slashed and spread (the front, back and sleeves) to achieve the volume.. Read More

A lot of fabric suppliers and mills tend to claim that their linen is made from European grown flax due to the demand for pure linen grown in Europe mainly, France, Belgium and Netherlands.

This is another beautiful sewing pattern for jumpsuit lovers. Featuring a wraparound tie detail, a back button and loop closure with an invisible zipper, Mirri jumpsuit sewing pattern offers a great sewing project for your 'creative time'.

There are wonderful things about checked fabric. It provides clean, bold and sophisticated patterns. However, sewing with checks is not without its challenges. Pattern matching is incredibly important. Read More