Sewing with linen: 10 PRO TIPS that will elevate your next project!
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Published 2023-10-10
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0:00 Introduction
1:00 Consider Opacity
1:32 Pre-Softened
2:10 Pre-wash and dry
3:27 Iron with TONS of steam!
4:05 Follow the Warp, Weft, and Bias!
5:07 Use pattern weights!
6:08 Polyester vs Cotton thread...
7:48 Finish your seams
8:43 Stay-stitch your neckline!
9:15 Keep fabric scraps for mending!
All Comments (21)
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Easy at-home pattern weights: Take 6" squares of fabric and fold them in half. Sew the long side shut to create a tube. Sew one of the short sides shut to create a cylinder pouch. Fill the pouch with 1.5 cups of uncooked rice. Sew the remaining side shut -- poof, you have 3" by 6" pattern weights that weigh about a half a pound.
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From the 15th century on, Linen was the basics of all bed sheets. Boiling linen helps fluff it up, and it has a life of decades rather than years.
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Linen is the king of fabrics, I think. Feels great, phenomenally durable, really string, can be washed in very hot water if you need to get rid of stains — and it gets drapier and more satiny the more you wear it. It’s sad to see that high-street stores are starting to sell “fast fashion” linen clothing that isn’t finished with French (or felled) seams any more. That will reduce its lifetime substantially. On the bright side, it’s gonna be great for remaking!
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I love linen so much, one day it’s my dream that all my clothes are made with linen 😌
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Just stumbled upon your video, and I'm glad I did. This was probably the best tutorial video I've seen on here. Tight, straight to the point, and incredibly engaging. You are a natural!
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Excellent information that I needed. Thank you.
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Fabulous! Thank you ❤
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Really enjoyed this list of tips Thank you for such good advice ! !
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Tip 4.5: use distilled water in your iron or else you'll end up with limescale in it
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I really appreciated this video. Thank you so much!
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I love linen. Right now I’m working mostly with hand sewing since my sewing machine is out of commission at the moment. I’m working with a lovely linen thread.
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I love linen. Thanks for the tips. Your sewing looks lovely-
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I bought the exact same iron several years ago for quilting. As any sewist or quilter knows, the 30 minute shutoff timer is priceless!
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I love linen. I'm so glad I found you.
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Charlie! I just found you and I'm so excited to watch more of your channel.
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Fun & helpful video! I am a big fan of linen, and for the last 20 years invest in linen bed sheets as love sleeping on it! Made use of a pillow case to patch/mend the worn out area of the flat sheets--when wore out, used the still good edge regions to make a night gown! But also have made some nice shirts & have heavier weight intended for pants... (I collect fabric much faster than I sew! 😂).
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this was so helpful! I havent done much sewing in years but your video came up on my feed and im glad I watched. Very cool!
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Fantastic!!!
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Thank you for these tips, some of which I had not come across before!
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Hello, these are really great tips 👍 I also love your philosophy about sewing your own clothing and linen 💖 thank you so much for sharing your video 🙏☺️
