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Vogue 8552 Linen dress

smvite, member | August 11th, 20093 comments

I recently purchased this linen after taking "the little black dress" class with Susan Khalje. I wanted to include the techniques I learned in her class. I learned how to install a hand picked...

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Easy Summer Linen Jacket

irishcatred, member | August 10th, 20092 comments

For easy summer sewing I used Loes Hinse's Bolero Jacket #5106 which I had used before and liked the casual fit & ease of construction - no interfacing, no lining. The fabric is a medium weight...

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Safari-style suit

Sew1_knit2, member | August 8th, 20093 comments

Classic safari-style suit with an updated twist-metallic pinstripes: fabric of 96% linen 2% lycra 2% mylar. Modifications to pattern: added center back vent and tailored short sleeve with...

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The Cat Linen Dress

ohsohappytogether, member | August 7th, 20091 comment

I made this for my daughter's second birthday. I wanted to go for the linen look that they show in the Japanese sewing books. I bought all the fabric from JoAnn's fabric store. I made my own pattern...

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Is it soup yet?

rabaile, member | August 7th, 20096 comments

I 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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brown dress

gabribid, member | August 7th, 20091 comment

this 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

axncatsma, member | August 6th, 20091 comment

This 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

GailPatrice, member | August 6th, 20091 comment

This 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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Summer Sewing with Linen

ThreadsMagazine, editor | July 31st, 20093 comments

Enter to win our Summer Sewing Challenge. There are just two weeks left to share your linen creations.

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Linen Towel for healthy bath time!

LinenKids, member | July 28th, 2009

The perfect towel even for the child with the most sensitive skin – it’s a rare towel since few European companies weave terry cloth from linen. LinenKids is proud to present – from...

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They Call Me the Breeze!

rabaile, member | July 25th, 20092 comments

I 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

rabaile, member | July 25th, 20094 comments

I 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

rabaile, member | July 25th, 20094 comments

I 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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Boys linen shirt

LinenKids, member | July 23rd, 20091 comment

This vintage-style inspired shirt is made in an interesting, striped texture of 100% linen. It has a stylish, lace-up front. The sleeves are 3/4 length. This light, Thin shirt is perfect for summer...

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Tudor Linen Gown

dilly_dally, member | July 22nd, 20092 comments

This 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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Textured Linen Vest and Pants

Kate_W, member | July 21st, 20091 comment

General 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

Sewista, member | July 20th, 20092 comments

This 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

Sewista, member | July 20th, 20091 comment

This 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

Emma_Peel, member | July 19th, 20093 comments

Sundress 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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Hand Stitched Linen

sewphy, member | July 19th, 20092 comments

Nothing feels more like summer than cool washed linen. This simple skirt and top are highlighted with pale green cotton "hand done" top stitching. The skirt is made with eight identical gores...

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