Sewing with Linen | Tips | Types of linen fabric | Pattern inspiration | Helen's Closet March top

[@pamelamonro8206]

Well done Tamsin for a comprehensive guide to the labels and properties of linen.

[@ladyjusticesusan]

Thank you. Very informative and enjoyable.

[@vickiwalsh5099]

You have chosen the perfect colour for your linen top. It’s gorgeous. Thank you for all the info you’ve provided in this video. Linen production has come a long way in the last 30 years. Love from Australia xx 🧵✂️👚

[@tamarakarlin2758]

Very informative, thank you Tamlyn! Beautiful March top.

[@ca6177]

Thanks for a wonderful video!

[@lynnelyons5171]

I had no idea that there were so many different types of linen. Thank you so much for some great tips. I love the tip about marking the right side on pattern pieces, and the tip about finishing seams. Great advice x

[@jeannestark2434]

Good evening and your top is gorgeous and looks awesome on you. Thank you for the wonderful information on linen and Lamazi Fabrics. I am really looking forward to purchasing fabric from them and letting you know about what I sewed with the fabric. Take care now and have a good day.

[@jacquieblacquiere5186]

Very interesting video about my favourite fabric. I learned lots - and I want to recreate your top! The colours are fabulous 😍

[@martavaresi1455]

I am just starting sewing simple item of clothing and something that really puts me off is the fact that I don’t really know how most fabrics feel. Your video gave me a general idea and I have to say the Lamazi shop is amazing. It would be perfect if they sold samples, I might contact them to see if I can buy some.

[@mysewingpractice]

you should teach a class on editing. This video is just fantastic in it's production. Sam has lost his job to you, indeed. I love linen viscose blend, so I am certain I would love a tencel blend. I love the thought of lamaze fabrics, I wonder how expensive it is to ship to USA. Have a nice weekend and I hope you get some sewing in!

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Great video. Very useful. Thanks😊

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

Love these videos. Really enjoyed this Tamlyn 😊

[@cathmckeever2728]

Excellent ! Thank-you Tamlyn for such an informative vlog. It was good to hear the descriptions of the different blends. Will head to the Lamazi blog to read more. Agree with your comment on the Love to Sew pod. It was very good too.

[@janspenno2241]

I love your cat doing yoga in the background when your video starts

[@amandaglidewell8451]

Glad I’m not the only one!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Tamlyn, really informative & your March top is beautiful. I'm watching this as I'm finishing off my 2nd linen garment in a row, this has some elastane in it which is a new fabric to me & yes to embracing wrinkles of the fabric & skin variety 😉

[@elizabethbruce5434]

Love the colour on you Tamlyn and thank you I am about to sew up some linen dungarees and the tip with the pressing cloth is so useful I also would suggest overlocking your linen fabric before washing if you can Thank you for this video

[@annettecowburn1096]

I love linen and this information is invaluable. Thankyou very much, I'm going over to lamazi now to watch your blog Tamlyn.

[@SewnontheTyne]

Thank you so much, I’m so glad you found it useful 😊 x

[@mariontilton8494]

Great information. Thank you

[@katego370]

Hello from linen country (or shall I say Linenland?) I've met a few people who say they hate linen 'cause it wrinkles like crazy and I'm like: "Dude, what are you doing? You don't make your gala gown out of it, right? Linen is for loose summer casual clothes and wrinkles are kinda part of the look then."

[@lavadaroufs]

I happen to be making a white linen lined jacket. It has been difficult for me even though I've sewed more than 50 years. I chose a unlined pattern and then decided to line it which meant making a lining pattern but made mistakes on too much lining around the vent in back and then finished the sleeves with a vent and decided to shorten them which made a redo. I also had a scissor accident and had to conceal that. My bound buttonhole has one lip instead of two! Doesn't this seem fun? I am giving myself space and work on the jacket a little each day and I can report it should be fine

[@rosemaryhannah3467]

Even a seasoned sewist like me (60 years off and on) can learn something new from your video so thank you. Something occurred to me when you were talking about finishing raw edges. With some garments I prefer a hand sewn hem so if I overlocked the edge first and then hemmed it by hand would this be strong enough to withstand several washes?

[@deniseblake6214]

Really informative....thank you

[@JosieStev]

Nice kitty🐈

[@carolinegray7510]

Please explain exactly what IS tensil? What is it made from? Is it a synthetic .

[@anessaharris9947]

😃

[@nevem5010]

💕

[@victoriasigal]

Would have liked if you used 100% linen because I want, to use 100% for my clothes. Otherwise great video!

[@oh_scheibe1878]

Do you have any other websites for suggestions for high quality durable linen for coats and smocks Etc. Im a blan guy. A solid earth color with just 100% linen.

[@newnormal1841]

❎ Where to purchase linen sewing threads? Is it ok to use cotton or polyesters? Thank you 🤺💐

[@SewnontheTyne]

Hi, I believe linen sewing thread is best for hand sewing, such as sewing on buttons, and for thicker fabrics such as in bag sewing. For garment sewing with linen, polyester all purpose or cotton thread is absolutely fine & recommended. Buying linen thread will depend where you are based, but I found a good range at William Gee in the UK x

[@newnormal1841]

@@SewnontheTyne thank you 🤺💐

[@pamelamonro8206]

Sorry for getting your name wrong Tamlyn. It’s a habit of mine!

[@49lucky]

I love linen but it wrinkles so.

[@annjelley5363]

What is my cat doing in your house!

[@sallydingle321]

👌💝💝💝😁👍😘

[@laurenhaggis4045]

I am surprised you call this fabric linen when it’s 70% viscose. It would have been nice to see a garment in 100% linen. Otherwise, this is a great video. Thanks.