Fabric, fiber, and photos; here is a sample of what I have been up to most recently:
Linen Work and Play Clothes
Blue Linen Jacket over Linen Shirt
Natural Colored Linen Shirt with Patch Pockets
Made a few new things for wearing in the studio and lounging around in under the trees. The patterns used are the Nino Open Jacket and Nola Striped Gathered Blouse from Fabrics-Store.com.
The jacket is a basic short kimono style. Inspired by a traditional Japanese shop worker’s jacket, I chose a dark blue linen reminiscent of dark natural indigo dye. Easy to move in, with three-quarter sleeves, and with deep pockets, this is a good work jacket. I made one change to the pattern: finishing the raw edges of the pockets rather than top-stitch them at the hem.
The blouse is a basic long-sleeved top with a dropped shoulder and a gathered front and back bodice. This one makes a good artist’s smock. Inspired by vintage French farmer’s shirts and school teacher’s smocks, I modified the blouse pattern by using a solid undyed linen instead of a striped fabric and added patch pockets to the front.
Each pattern is free to download; the instructions are separate from the patterns, as “tutorials” on the Fabrics-Store blog. Links are below:
Nino Linen Open Jacket Pattern
Nino Linen Open Jacket Tutorial
Easy Fitted Mask Sewing Pattern by the Yard and Digital Download
Pleased to announce that the digital pattern and instructions for making this easy fitted face mask are now available for instant download in my Etsy shop here: Easy Fitted Mask Sewing Pattern.
Like the fabric you see above? You can buy the fabric to make these face masks by the yard from my Spoonflower shop here: Guy Fawkes Masks Face Masks. Just cut along the lines and sew.