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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.
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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:
Would love to know any good pure linen sourcing options — especially startup-friendly suppliers or mills.
I often see only GSM mentioned for linen fabrics. How can I understand or identify the lea count if it’s not specified?
For women’s tops and dresses, what LEA and GSM ranges generally work best in terms of drape, softness, opacity, and overall garment feel?
I'm not sure if the following link provides any information that is new to you, but I found it when looking up what LEA was, in relation to your question.
I can't really help with any of your other questions.
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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.
Not sure if I'm a curvy lady or not, but I've made 3 saltwater tops using the size guides provided with the pattern and I love all of them. I've also made 4 pair of the shorts-3 that I wear in public and 1 for wearing inside as kind of pj bottoms-cause I used light color light weight linen. Again I used the size as recommended with the pattern and the fit is so comfortable. So all that said, I'd suggest trying your recommended size in a wearable toile and see how it goes. Look forward to seeing your finished project!
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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.
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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.
Thanks @Lisa Tymoski and @Leah Widdicombe for your responses! I finally finished the shorts! And I did double-layer the back and the front-inner panels with the same light-weight linen fabric - no regret there. After cutting the back sides, I thought, this may not fit me even though I felt I measured my hips and followed the instruction. So, I adjusted the front inner panels and outer panels by extending them by one inch (four inches total). As I attached them together, I thought it's looking ridiculously too large. I started learning to sew last summer so don't really know what I'm doing but I now feel more comfortable with the sewing machine. I didn't cut up the Olene pattern - I traced it on a pattern paper to not damage the original. I plan to next create Olene long pants in heavy weight linen and medium/heavy-ish stiff denim, but before that, I plan to create a muslin to make sure I get the sizing right. At any rate, I’m happy with the result – I like the deep pockets and being long waisted, the high-rise design. The video tutorial, the instructions in the booklet, and this forum have been really helpful!
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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 a FLAX bias cut slip dress with bias tape finishing and spaghetti straps that I use for that purpose. It's lightweight and not bulky. You could choose a light color or darker for contrast. It might not be the right solution for you but it's an idea, especially if you're not fond of a synthetic slip.
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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?
Honestly im learning a lot from the comments here! I have only ever used a refurbished Brother 1034DX serger and it works well enough (im not raving about it though lol). How did I not know there were self threading sergers?!?
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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.
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My son is trans and wants to wear more boxy masculine fitting clothes, but his hips and butt give him away. Does anyone know how to manipulate patterns to camouflage those areas?
For starters, Leah sells plant dyed linen on her website