Linen – Page 4

Tutorial: Raw edge linen neckline for a sweater

April 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make a sweater with a raw edge linen neckline. The linen is stitched around the neck, tying in a bow at the back. She knit the sweater herself and also gives the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shabby fabric heart pillow from vintage linens

January 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Vintage linens are so beautiful, but there’s often damage that prevents you from using them for their intended purpose. The Polka Dot Closet shows how you can use the undamaged portion of the vintage linens to create these gorgeous shabby… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen stocking Christmas ornament

November 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Holiday Bake, Craft, & Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make an itty linen stocking ornament. It’s pretty hanging on a tree, but she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen and lace infinity scarf

October 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

April from Wildflowers & Whimsy shows how to combine linen and lace to make a lovely infinity scarf. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Wildflower & Whimsy]… Read more ...

Giveaway: Ruby Star Shining and coordinating Essex Linens fat quarter bundle

October 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmadehosts a giveaway this weekend for The Intrepid Thread. They’ll give a bundle of Ruby Star Shining and Essex Linen fabrics to one of her readers. The bundle includes 10 fat quarters from the Ruby Star… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen & Ruffles Coin Purse

July 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make her Linen & Ruffles Coin Purse. The curvy little pouch has a metal frame closure. The ruffles and buttons down the front are so cute! Go to her tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Breezy Linen Skirt

July 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Adriana from Crafterhours guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing event at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make her Breezy Linen Skirt. What an awesome summertime skirt! It’s a simple drawstring skirt with… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Ruffled linen shorts for little girls

July 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Handmade by Jill shows how she adapted a child’s shorts pattern to make these absolutely adorable ruffled shorts. She used the Class Picnic Shorts by Oliver + S, but any basic shorts pattern will work. Go to her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Hemstitching on kitchen linens

June 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to add hemstitching to a linen tea towel. Precision in aligning your stitching lines will create the larger holes down the center. It’s a lovely accent for kitchen linens, though they… Read more ...

Read all about it: Why Flax Linen Is One of the Most Sustainable Fabrics You Can Sew With

April 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ever worked with linen, you already know the feeling — that slightly crisp hand, the way it softens with washing, the fact that it somehow looks better the more it’s lived in. What you might not know is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a linen tea towel

April 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Penny from Sew Take A Hike shows how to make a simple linen tea towel. They’re quick and easy to make. I’m loving the patchy applique that she added to the ones she made! Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated linen ring bearer pillow

March 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Hello! Lucky to find out how to make this gorgeous pleated linen ring bearer pillow. The front of the pillow is made from a natural linen covered in pleats, with pleated trim peeking out from the edges. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fringed linen napkins

November 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kaytie from Garden Kitchen Home shows how she made this beautiful fringed linen napkins. It’s a quick and easy project, and looks so nice on your tablesetting. Her project was her response to the Pinterest Challenge over at Young House … Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen Satchel with vintage sheet lining

September 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew joins the Purse Week series at A Lemon Squeezy Home with a tutorial showing how to make her pretty Linen Satchel. The body of the bag is made from a pinstriped linen (LOVE!), with lining… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen Stacking Pillows

July 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee shares a tutorial for making a set of Linen Stacking Pillows, perfect for sitting on a flat bench or on the floor. The long, flat pillows are tufted, giving them the look of a tiny duvet. They… Read more ...