Linen – Page 2

How to sew your own 100% linen towels (and why you want to)

July 19, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Learn all about the benefits of using 100% linen bath towels! I’ll admit that I had never heard of using 100% linen

for bath towels before. This post from Reragg explains the benefits of using linen bath towels, and also… Read more ...

Linen Tunic Dress – DIY Sewing Tutorial

July 6, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Is there any fabric more summery than linen? This frayed edge linen dress is a summertime classic. I Can Sew This shows how you can sew you own linen dress. It’s actually quite easy and you don’t even need a… Read more ...

DIY Linen Napkins – Easy Sewing Tutorial

November 11, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Linen napkins add a touch of elegance to your dinner table. Heather at Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a set of linen napkins. Make them for your own family gatherings, or give a set as a gift. They’re… Read more ...

DIY Farmhouse Linen Towels – Easy Sewing Tutorial

July 25, 2020 by Anne Weaver

Add farmhouse style and function to your kitchen with these lovely linen towels! Cami at Tidbits shows how you can make them. She upcycled fabric from some old linen sheets, but if you don’t have linen sheets to upcycle… Read more ...

Shift dress pattern, linen dress pattern, PDF sewing patterns

June 27, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

Perfect summer linen dress, or planning a DIY wedding, a great bridesmaid or casual wedding dress. Create several styles in one pattern, boho chic or minimalist. Rustic linen with all its imperfect slubs and textures or crisp cotton are the… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Women’s linen summer top

August 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Linen is a wonderful fabric to wear during the summer months, as it is light, breathable, and perfect for keeping you cool and comfortable on hot days. If you’re looking for a new linen top to add to your wardrobe,… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Bunting garland from vintage linens

May 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Bunting garland from vintage linens

This stunning bunting garland is perfect for garden parties or boho weddings and features upcycled and repurposed vintage linens. Josie from Sew For Soul shows how you you can make one. The tutorial has clear step by step instructions and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Linen apron with leather accents

July 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark for making this linen apron with leather accents. It has simple lines that make it easy to sew. Make it from linen with twill tape straps, and leather… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurpose embroidery motifs from damaged vintage linens

June 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Go to an estate sale or antique mall, and you’re likely to find at least one little collection of vintage embroidered linens. If they’re in good shape, they make beautiful accents for a vintage inspired decor. But there will also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ring sling baby carrier from natural dye blush linen

March 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can sew a ring sling baby carrier. To get the perfect blush fabric, she used a natural dye technique. You’ll never guess what she used to get that beautiful pale pink! Hint:… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen and plaid flannel Christmas ornaments

November 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew your linen and flannel scraps into some farmhouse style flannel Christmas ornaments! They’d be so pretty hanging on your Christmas tree! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how. Make hearts or trees or any… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen and flannel pot holder

August 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Disclaimer: I received free ribbon from May Arts in exchange for writing this post. All opinions are my own. When May Arts asked if I’d like to receive a sampling of their ribbon to review, I jumped at it. I’ve… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fringe linen napkins

June 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There’s something about using cloth napkins. They just feel nicer – and set a prettier table – than paper napkins. And they’re better for the environment, too. Eden from Sugar and Charm shows how you can make a set of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen summer sundress

June 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a linen sundress for summer. I think it would also be nice out of a knit fabric. You can make it in any size. She shows show… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple but elegant linen pot holders

March 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These linen pot holders are simple but elegant. Caitlin from The Merrythought shares a tutorial for making them. She uses 100% cotton batting to insulate but you could also use Insul-Brite if you had some scraps of that laying around. … Read more ...