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Hi from Olympia, WA. I started sewing 2 years ago when a friend asked if I knew anyone who could sew the sails for the sailboat he was building. I thought it sounded like a perfect first sewing project and went out and bought a sewing machine. I haven’t stopped sewing since (and I am happy to report the sails were a success!)

Looking forward to joining this lovely community and learning from everyone. My next project is the Canary Top. The pattern just arrived on my doorstep!

Cheers and happy sewing to all!

Patty

Hello, I am starting this journey after testing allergic to synthetic dyes. The problem with synthetic textiles is that the synthetic dyes are embedded into the fibers. This revelation has given clarity and direction as to how I must move forward with building a healthy wardrobe.

Hey everyone,

I’m based in India and currently trying to deeply understand pure linen fabrics as I work towards building a small linen clothing brand. I’m still learning and would genuinely appreciate guidance from people experienced in linen/textiles.

I had a few questions:

1. Would love to know any good pure linen sourcing options — especially startup-friendly suppliers or mills.

2. I often see only GSM mentioned for linen fabrics. How can I understand or identify the lea count if it’s not specified?

3. For women’s tops and dresses, what LEA and GSM ranges generally work best in terms of drape, softness, opacity, and overall garment feel?

Has curvy ladies made the saltwater set? Really not sure how the top is supposed to lay... or if I need an FBA. Please share if you have worked with this pattern.

Calling all fellow Canadians in the group! I’d love to connect. Please drop a comment below—let’s share our favourite sources for linen and sewing supplies here in Canada.

I'm sewing Olene as short pants using my leftover lightweight linen fabric from the Finch project (pic in the gallery). It was my first time buying linen fabric for sewing, so I didn't quite understand how sheer it was -- next time I'll just get medium and heavyweight. At any rate, I want to put the rest of the fabric to good use and I like to having matching shirt and shorts for warm days Has anbody had experience underlining lightweight linen for a pair of pants? With this same fabric, I'm thinking of underlining the back and the front-inner pieces. I'm thinking the front outer doesn't need underlining, plus it'd have the pockets.

Hi,

my name is Franziska. I live in Germany.

I have a dress in my closet for many years and I have never worn it because the transparency.

It's a white 100 % linen wrap dress. I don't want to recoloring it because I like the color.

Do you have experience with underdresses? Or a other solution?

Thank you for your help.

I have just purchased my first patterns and fabric. I have never sewn my own clothing. You know how you go clothing shopping and have to try on 10 items to find one that fits right? My fear is I will put time and money into sewing something, and then it won't fit right or look good on me. However, now that I mostly wear dresses, I think it will be easier. The first thing I'm going to make for myself is a pair of pantaloons to go under my dresses. I bought fabrics for my daughters so they can each make a dress. We have good quality sewing machines, but I want to get a self threading serger so my daughters can eventually sell what they make. What sergers are the best, most beginner friendly? Our sewing machines are Pfaff and Babylock. What do you use Leah?

I’ve been wanting a capsule wardrobe for so long and I love linen and I am done with bras. I picked up several of your patterns and super excited imagining all the ways they could be embellished.