Here's a fun project you can make using your finished embroidery - a notebook cover! Materials needed: finished embroidery pattern, extra scrap fabric, straight pins, pencil or marking tool, scissors, ruler We made ours to fit a hardbound blank sketchbook like the one below. (if you'd like to purchase the...
Here's a few ideas we sewed up in Verbena. The Kabuki Tee by Paper Theory pattern was definitely on my mind when designing this print. I cut out a size 14 from one panel of Verbena. I like how the sleeves include a bit of the print. Verbena in Mineral on...
I love seeing our fabrics in the wild- the variety in the pictures of the projects you've sent me is truly inspiring! From interior designers crafting an amazing room to sewists skillfully making keepsakes, to others simply fulfilling a burst of creativity. I'm working on an archive of project images that customers have...
Last month I participated (kinda) in Me-Made-May, an online challenge created by Zoe of SoZo blog. Here's a bit from Zoe's blog about the ins and outs: Me-Made-May is a challenge designed to encourage people who make their own clothes to develop a better relationship with their handmade wardrobe. You set the specifics of your...
I'm so excited to announce our very first pattern- The Cheryl Half Apron! This one-size-fits-all apron is a gratifying project for both beginner and experienced sewists. It's designed to show off your favorite fabrics while keeping tools at hand in the kitchen, garden, or studio. Wear it to keep tidy doing chores around...
I've been wanting to sew up a simple top in our apparel-weight linen all summer, and Odette Stripe was calling my name. It's a cool and breezy lightweight linen with a light blue woven stripe. We printed it with one half of our Spring Flowers design to give it a...
We’ve sewn up a few shower curtains over the years and thought you might enjoy a tutorial so you can sew your own! Shower curtains are easy to switch out and they're usually the main decor in the bathroom. Why not have a few on hand to change up your...
read left to right: 1. Tamarack Jacket: Grainline Studio 2. Airelle Blouse: Deer and Doe 3. Morris Blazer: Grainline Studio 4. Beatrix Top: Made by Rae 5. Kochi Kimono: Papercut Patterns 6. Lander Pant: True Bias 7. Hadley Top: Grainline Studio 8. Inari Tee: Named Clothing 9. Archer Shirt: Grainline...
This time of year I want to get out the needles, fabric, hot glue gun, colored pencils and just make something cheeky-crafty to give to my friends. But with all my sewing work, preparing for holiday markets and online sales, I usually get burnt out and can't find the time...
In my last post, I shared some examples of using our fabrics for upholstery, soft furnishings, and window treatments. Today, I want to share with you examples from customers using our fabrics for fun sewing projects. :) Karen Stevens has made the most adorable little pouches from our fabric bundles....
