8 Clothing Patterns to Sew From Linen

I do love linen for spring and summer! The lightweight natural fabric has a lovely texture and is highly breathable, which is important when the days turn warm. It’s a wonderful fabric to sew with – it’s stable and holds a crease easily. Even better, clothes made from linen tend to have simple lines which show off the color and texture of the fabric. We’ve rounded up some beautiful sewing patterns made to be sewn from linen, sure to get you inspired for some spring and summer sewing!

How to Sew a Linen Tank by The Merrythought

Video tutorial showing how you can sew a linen tank. No pattern needed – you can use a shirt that fits you as a guide.

[photo credit: The Merrythought]

Andy Dress PDF Sewing Pattern from Sew with Annie on Etsy

Breezy tie back babydoll dress, with options for maxi or mini length. Beginner friendly sewing pattern is available in sizes XXS – XXL.

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Womens Full Length Jumpsuit Free Pattern by Life Sew Savory

Loose fit full length jumpsuit has adjustable knotted straps. Available in sizes XS – 3XL.

[photo credit: Life Sew Savory]

Palazzo Pants Sewing Pattern from Boutique Pattern Shop on Etsy

Easy to sew elastic waist palazzo pants. Available in sizes US 2- 14 (EU: 34 – ).

[photo credit: Boutique Pattern Shop]

Agustina — Boxy Top Sewing Pattern (Free PDF) from Fabrics-Store.com

Agustina is simple boxy top with round neckline and cuff sleeves. Available in sizes 0/2 – 28/30. Suitable for beginners.

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Elastic Waist Linen Shorts – Almost A One Hour Project by So Sew Easy

A yard of linen is all you need to make a pair of elastic waist shorts! Free sewing pattern available in sizes S – XL.

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Aurum Lily kimono blouse from Sewing Habit Patterns on Etsy

Features a shift silhouette and an asymmetrical pleat in the back. Pattern is suitable for and advanced beginner. Pattern includes written instructions as well as a link to a video tutorial. Available in sizes XS – 6L.

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Mona Trapeze Linen Dress and Free Pattern Tutorial from Fabric-Store.com

Sleeveless trapeze dress with pockets. Free pattern available in sizes 0/2 to 12/14, and 16/18 to 28/30.

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Knitwear designers can get inspiration from almost anything when it comes to re-creating a color scheme, an image or a texture in stitches. Sometimes the inspiration isn’t always obvious in the finished project, but sometimes it’s more literal.

That’s the way it is with the Tin Ceiling Blanket from Purl Soho. Not just because the inspiration is in the name, but if you’ve ever seen one of these old ceilings you can see that the design of the blanket is quite similar to the pattern of the tin tiles.

This is also a good example of the idea that you don’t have to use fancy stitch patterns or lots of color to make a big impact with your knits. This single-color blanket (designed by Gianna Mueller and inspired by a washcloth and towel set designed by Sandi Rosner) is made completely with knits and purls, other than slipped stitches at the beginning of rows to make neater edges.

The pattern is written out row by row, but there’s also a chart, which means this project is a great opportunity to practice reading a chart where you can check your work against the written pattern if you need to.

It comes in two sizes, a crib blanket and a throw. The yarn used in the sample is an organic cotton sold by the cone, which is a great way to get a large quantity of yarn and have fewer ends to weave in. In fact, you can knit either size of the blanket with just one cone of yarn, which isn’t inexpensive but makes you a great, sturdy, heirloom quality but still washable blanket you’ll use for years to come. (Of course you can use any sport weight yarn you like to make this blanket.)

Check out all the details and grab the free pattern from Purl Soho.

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