Hand embroidered linen tunic
3 commentsThis linen tunic is an original design accented with hand embroidery in an unique scheme inspired by antique blue and white porcelain.
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Is it soup yet?
6 commentsI used Vogue 2862, Donna Karan Collection, to make this jacket and Vogue 2490 (now out of print) to make the pants. Fabric and Notions: 100% linen jacquard in bleached white (not as...
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Tailored Linen Suit and Shoes
8 commentsI was so excited to find this contest! What a great excuse to treat myself to a new outfit. This exposed me to several "firsts"... this is my first suit...the first time I have worked with linen...
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brown dress
1 commentthis is a "Modellina " pattern , in brown linen , very fresh and linear. Only two breast pockets for a note of elegance
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Vintage Linen Lined Boys Jacket and Shorts
1 commentThis Vintage Linen Jacket and Shorts are both lined. I made these for my son 18 years ago for my cousin's wedding - and he wore it at my wedding, too - but with purchased slacks...
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Beaded Ribbon-woven Linen Jacket
1 commentThis original design was constructed using my Counterpoints Jacket pattern. The medium weight linen was the perfect canvas to showcase my woven ribbon technique. After drawing out warp...
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Men's pink shirt
1 commentMy brother-in-law had been looking everywhere for a pink dress shirt with ruffles. Once he saw his brother (my husband) in a shirt I made, he immediately commissioned me to make his long sought pink...
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Linen Jacket
2 commentsThis linen jacket was inspired by the article "Get Biased" in the June/July Threads. The concept of ruffled binding around the neck and down the front came before the "Shirring, Ruching & Ruffles...
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Men's Opera Cape
2 commentsBlack linen, lined with gold satin, 2 tier opera cape. Linen lends it's self to a vintage look and feel. Linen has a nice weight to help the cape flow with the movement. Simple lines make a bold...
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Pink Linen Jacket and Capris
1 commentWhen a small fabric store was going out of business I bought this piece of linen for $1.00. It was still on the bolt. I prewashed the fabric to soften, and to make it more economical to care...
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Salmon Linen Pants and Top
1 commentAn acquaintance knew I sewed so when she gave me a large sack of fabric she no longer wanted, I was thrilled to find a couple pieces of lightweight linen in 4 yard lengths! Using McCallrsquos...
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Mustard Linen Jacket & Slacks
1 commentMustard and black linens were used for the Flower Jacket Pattern by Barb Callahan Originals. It's a pattern that after the first making, is a snap for first time sewers as well as seasoned...
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Red Asian jacket
3 commentsVogue 2472 is a loose fitting jacket with raglan sleeves, well suited for wearable art. Simple construction helps highlight the textile and embellishments.
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They Call Me the Breeze!
2 commentsI used Vogue 8472 (actually a jacket pattern) to make this easy, breezy top. Last summer was SWELTERING, even by Nebraska standards, and all I wanted was something COOL for my walks. This...
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My Favorite Jacket
4 commentsI used Simplicity 2645 Threads pattern to make what is currently my favorite jacket! This pattern has separate front pattern pieces for B, C and D cup, which I really...
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Perfect Partners: Black and White
4 commentsI used McCall's 5433, Palmer Pletsch Perfect Fit Shirt, to make this shirt for my Aunt Anna Ruth, whose FAVORITE fabric is linen (she lives in Galveston), and she loves the blackandwhite...
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Siberian iris
7 commentsThis spring project was inspired by my favorite garden Siberian irises. They bloom later than some of my other irises and I look forward to their intense colours. Fiber reactive...
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Black linen tunic with trim
1 commentThe base of this tunic is a lightweight linen. The yellow linen trim is lined so that the color maintains it's vibrant "pop". The lace tape is used more in Belgian lace than in the flat...
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Tudor Linen Gown
2 commentsThis is a project I made several years ago, and recently gave to my friend (the model). I dyed the linen myself in some of my favorite colors (the green is called Goose Turd Green). nbspI...
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Sashiko Linen Vest with Silk Dupioni
2 commentsThis vest is a modified design of the Sewing Workshop's Peony Vest. The vest is made of black linen and I cut a yoke in the back and inserted a silk dupioni pleat. Sashiko Stitching in...
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Textured Linen Vest and Pants
1 commentGeneral description: This is my new favorite summer outfit! The vest was made using Vogue pattern V8430, the pants are Vogue pattern V8499, view C. The Vest The inspiration for the vest was the...
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Discharge Dyed Linen Jacket
2 commentsThis was my first attempt at a Burda World of Fashion pattern. The fabric is a very heavy linen that started out solid navy blue. I discharge dyed it some years ago and have been waiting for just the...
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Heirloom Linen Blouse
1 commentThis Simplicity Kaliah Ali blouse was made with olive handkerchief linen. I pinstitched the tucks, sleeve pleats, and collar detail. Traditionally pinstitching on this weight of linen is done with a...
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Handpainted Linen Sundress with Beading
3 commentsSundress is an adaptation from a 1960's pattern. The bodice is a linen jaquard that was handpainted to coordinate with the lilac skirt, them beaded with small crystals. The surplice bodice is piped...
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Express Yourself in Linen
To enter, submit photographs of your garment into our Challenge Gallery by 11:59pm, August 17th, 2009, and you could win the new 1100D serger from Janome.
Be sure to include a brief description of your garment highlighting any special techniques you used to create the garment, what pattern you used, any modifications you made, or if you designed it yourself. In addition to an image of the full garment, please also include some details shots of your garment so we can see your construction techniques up close.
Threads editors will choose the winner based on creativity, best use of technique, quality of construction and style. Keep in mind that we’ll be judging from a photograph only, so the determinations will be based on the clarity of these features as seen in the photograph.
See official rules for more information.




