I was so excited when I heard about this contest. It was the perfect challenge for me to practice my newfound knowledge on fitting techniques. To make these pants I…
This is a sleeveless linen blouse from a pattern I made myself. It has topstitched yokes at the shoulders and topstitching on the placket, sleeve binding and hem. I cut…
Umbrella Skirt and Jacket My 8-gored skirt and matching short-sleeve jacket are constructed from a white antique linen tablecloth that I found in Buenos Aires. The linen is a...
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…
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.…
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...
I recently dragged the sewing machine out of the closet to teach my tween how to sew. I saw the magazine "Altered Couture" and was hooked. This linen dress began…
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…
This linen tunic is an original design accented with hand embroidery in an unique scheme inspired by antique blue and white porcelain.
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…
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