Linen projects

Budget friendly way to make soft and fluffy linen napkins with NO SEWING!

Storing bread in linen is the best method to prevent it from going stale.’ Better than plastic bags or tupperware, linen maintains the softness of bread, while preserving its crisp exterior.’ So enjoy your bread another day or two without having to hurt your teeth on tough crust and tasteless bread! I really enjoy baking...

A fun beginner upcycle sewing project! Use a small amount of fabric and basic sewing skills to sew beautiful and useful linen tea towels for your kitchen.

Crafting reusable bowl covers is a straightforward sewing project, allowing you to customize them to perfectly fit the bowls and jars you frequently use. Given my penchant for baking and fermenting, I find myself consistently requiring covers that match the sizes of my bowls and jars. What could be more fitting than fashioning a set of charming, linen reusable bowl covers!

YITAI on Instagram: "This shirt is made from a vintage 1930s homespun linen table cloth with selvage edges, entirely hand-embroidered, and I trimmed it with mother-of-pearl buttons. When I find these beautiful linens, I always ask for the owner’s permission to repurpose them into garments. Often times, I find these materials forgotten and I want to give them a new purpose through wearable art. #YITAI #fyp #design #fashion #fashiondesigner #handmade #handsew #vintagefabric #sewing #sew"

This post gives a quick tutorial on how to make a french linen bread bag for storing bread goods. This is a quick and easy project, great for beginners.

You never know how to carry your pie when going to a party? This lovely handmade pie carrier is the solution! It is fully lined with no visible raw edges and measures approximatively 15”. You can use it for carrying pies, large dinner plates or casseroles. This bag would also make a great DIY gift...

Angelia, Upcycled clothing, Designer and Teacher on Instagram: "This took me about 30 seconds to sew, it took longer to iron.😆 The linen was thrifted, and there was no waste. #upcycledclothing#secondhandclothes #linenclothing#refashioned #sustainableliving#slowfashioncommunity"

Illustrated instructions (with related links & video) to make linen throw with crochet edge. Perfect for the spring & summer months, as well as gift giving.

Origami bento bags are great way to gift some home baking. This linen bento bag tutorial will outline the steps needed to make one.