PATTERN REVIEW: Cameron Blouse in Bleached Linen
I have been on the hunt for a classic white shirt for years. Since starting a capsule wardrobe, or well-worn wardrobe as I like to call it, this closet staple has been on my project list. I finally...
View ArticlePATTERN REVIEW: Nico Dress in Midweight Olive Green Linen
I celebrated the first day of winter by sewing a linen dress for summer. This might just become a tradition. I have certainly heard of buying clothes out-of-season, but sewing clothes out-of-season?...
View ArticleA Winter Sewing Project: Linen and Leather Curtains
The tiny apartment got a big upgrade this weekend: linen curtains! First, a little backstory. Three years ago, I moved from Illinois to my brother and sister-in-law’s farm in the hills of southern...
View ArticlePATTERN REVIEW: Akira Pant in Dusty Lotus Green
We arrived at the lake on Monday evening around sunset. Snowy pine branches swayed in the wind. “I am home”, I thought. I grabbed my grandma’s old sewing machine from the car, the first item I packed...
View ArticlePATTERN REVIEW: Magda Pant in Natural Linen
The outside temperature dipped into the negatives this week in southern Wisconsin. Deep winter is among us. Tucked inside a drafty old farmhouse wearing many layers of wool with a space heater at my...
View ArticlePATTERN REVIEW: Akira Wrap Jacket in Black Linen
In my 10 years of sewing, I can say with confidence, there are few fabrics I love more than classic black linen. I keep coming back to it. Pair it with vintage cotton denim and a natural vegetable...
View ArticlePATTERN REVIEW: Paola Workwear Jacket in Insignia Blue Linen
Ever since I uncovered a vintage French chore jacket at a flea market years ago, I have been obsessed with this timeless jacket design. If you follow me on Pinterest, you are not surprised to read...
View ArticlePATTERN REVIEW: Noor Wrap Dress in Dusty Lotus Linen
This weekend, I welcomed the first day of spring by sewing a linen dress for Easter. I chose the NOOR Dress in DUSTY Lotus green linen for this occasion, as I was drawn to the long sleeves and...
View ArticlePATTERN REVIEW: Ruby Crossover Dress in Lagoon Linen
If you have followed my writings and sewing pattern reviews over the last year, then you know how much I’m drawn to a surplice top. This week, my obsession continued by creating the RUBY Crossover...
View ArticlePATTERN REVIEW: Julia Wrap Top in Potting Soil Linen
My love for surplice tops continues as I added the JULIA Wrap Top in FS POTTING SOIL brown linen to my wardrobe this weekend! This pattern includes so many of my favorite elements; an elegant wrap top,...
View ArticlePATTERN REVIEW: Charlie Blouse in Agave Linen
Back in November, I stumbled upon the FS Charlie Pattern set while searching for a high-waisted pant pattern. I was instantly drawn to these classic designs. I started by making the Charlie Pants in...
View ArticlePATTERN REVIEW: Charli Pillow Covers in Heavyweight Linen
As we welcome warm and sunny days on the farm, my time set aside for personal sewing projects becomes limited in exchange for time outside. This results in simplified projects, dreaming up designs I...
View ArticlePATTERN REVIEW: Cass Wide Leg Culottes in Black Linen
I jumped on the linen culottes trend by sewing a pair of CASS Wide Leg pants last week! To no one’s surprise, I decided to make this classic and versatile piece in FS BLACK heavy linen, my favorite...
View ArticlePATTERN REVIEW: Phoebe Tank in Ash Linen
Linen tanks have become a signature piece in my summer wardrobe. I’m convinced I cannot have enough of these simple, versatile, and breathable garments for hot July days. So, this week, I added another...
View ArticleFree Pattern Review: Chelsea Tee in Terra Linen
This week I made the CHELSEA Tee in TERRA linen! I have been eyeing this simple tee for months and finally downloaded the free pattern to give it a try. The CHELSEA Tee features a boxy silhouette,...
View Article
