This week I finally got around to making myself something new for #memademay!
This linen top is a new pattern in the 2/2015 issue of Ottobre Design. It’s the first thing I’ve sewn from this issue and I absolutely love it. I’ve never had a linen top before and I had no idea how cool and comfortable the fabric would be. The fabric is actually a linen blend from The Fabric Market. It has a tiny bit of polyester which gives it a slight sheen and reduces the wrinkling a little.
The design of this top is really interesting. It’s meant to be a bit tight around the hips (the linen doesn’t stretch, mind you). At first that bothered me. But then I noticed how nicely the top draped and bloused above the hips. It’s perfect. There are also 3 pleats on the left shoulder. A very nice touch.
Have you ever tried to photograph yourself??? It’s not easy. LOL.
Anyway, have you noticed that our giveaway this week is also an issue of Ottobre Design Magazine? You have until Monday night to enter, don’t miss it!
So, what have you been sewing up this week? Did you make something with one of my free sewing tutorials or patterns? I would love to see! Tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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Learn how to make a fabric covered rope bowl in under an hour! This easy sewing project is perfect for using up scraps. Do you save long skinny cotton fabric strips like I do? Do you have a stash of…
If you’re looking for free patterns for DIY pencil cases or pen pouches for your binder, bag or backpack, you’ve come to the right place. Each link includes a free tutorial with easy sewing instructions even beginner sewists can follow. Keep reading for some cute and stylish storage solutions.
I love little cases. There is something so much fun about packing and organizing with a sweet little handmade case. Especially if you made it yourself!
Let’s talk about color value. Harnessing the power of color value can make key elements in your quilts really pop! It can make your quilts go from ok to amazing. Here’s a free pattern for a Pinwheel mini quilt, plus lots of tips for using color value to make all your quilts showstoppers!
Well, I wanted one that would fit my iPhone so I decided to play around making a larger size. Sewing with cork is so much fun it really is playtime! 🙂
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I love your top! I’ve been taking part of Me Made May this year and have realized how many gaps I have in my wardrobe that need to be filled. This pattern is going to have to go on my list of spring sewing I think! 🙂
I think it’s so much fun sewing for ourselves, but sadly it’s the last thing that ever happens. I always find an excuse to do one more thing that ‘needs’ to be done. I’m going to try to do one wearable item this week. Thanks for the inspiration today.
I would love to make this top. I have some super soft linen, pre washed and ready to be made into a simple top. This is perfect.
Can you buy just this pattern from them or do you have to look for the magazine it was in?
Thanks,
I love your top! I’ve been taking part of Me Made May this year and have realized how many gaps I have in my wardrobe that need to be filled. This pattern is going to have to go on my list of spring sewing I think! 🙂
Hi, love linen too !! I just made a jumper for same fabric. Does Ottobre magazine have separate patterns or are they all over laid?
Such a petty shirt! I love the pleats on the shoulder–were they hard to do?I’m always intimidated by things like that.
I think it’s so much fun sewing for ourselves, but sadly it’s the last thing that ever happens. I always find an excuse to do one more thing that ‘needs’ to be done. I’m going to try to do one wearable item this week. Thanks for the inspiration today.
Julie @ Pink Doxies
I would like to try this pattern
I would love to make this top. I have some super soft linen, pre washed and ready to be made into a simple top. This is perfect.
Can you buy just this pattern from them or do you have to look for the magazine it was in?
Thanks,
I love this shirt and the fabric I tried the link to it but it seems to be broken can u help…thank you