Creation: Sailor Pant & Waffle Knit Tee

Fabrics Used: Hemp Plain Weave, Indigo and Knitted Waffle Rib, Striped

The Visionary: Rebecca, Sew Pomona

Our Thoughts: We always love Rebecca's projects and her passion for handmade sustainable fashion!

Filed in: hemp, hemp linen, pants, shirt, thermal knit, womens clothes

Creation: Shibori Kimono

Fabrics Used: White Sateen

The Visionary: Laura, Trash to Couture

Our Thoughts: Laura is so talented and we were stunned by her Shibori dying, but this kimono takes it to the next level. So beautiful and unique, we're proud to showcase!

Filed in: shibori, shirt, stuffed dolls, womens clothes

Creation: Hemp Linen Negroni

Fabrics Used: Hemp Linen

The Visionary: Marcy, Oonaballoona

Our Thoughts: Marcy at Oonaballoona made a short sleeve Hawaiian style shirt for her dad and we think it is a perfect match for him! Perfectly lightweight and comfy for the summer!

Filed in: button up, collar, hemp, hemp linen, hemp muslin, linen, mens clothes, shirt

Creation: Dove Blouse

Fabrics Used: Blue Double Gauze

The Visionary: Lara, Handmade by Lara Liz

Our Thoughts: Lara used our super soft double gauze for a spectacularly comfortable Dove blouse!

Filed in: double gauze, shirt, womens clothes

Creation: Cold Shoulder Hemp Knit

Fabrics Used: Black Hemp/Organic Cotton Jersey

The Visionary: Laura, Trash To Couture

Our Thoughts: Laura from Trash to Couture used our thick black hemp blend knit to create this marvelous, open-shoulder turtleneck!

Filed in: jersey, shirt, womens clothes

Creation: Yves Saint Laurent V2180 Tunic, Sash, & Pants

Fabrics Used: White Batiste, 3/4" Polished River Shell buttons

The Visionary: Rebecca, SewPomona

Our Thoughts: Rebecca used our white batiste to create this lovely tunic, sash & pants. How elegant!

Since I first saw the Yves Saint Laurent + Halston Exhibit back in February I’ve been dreaming of sewing up a YSL Creation of my own.   I fell for this elegant tunic, sash and slim pant as soon as I saw the line art on the cover of Yves Saint Laurent’s V2180.   I bought this out of print Vogue Paris Original on Etsy from Chloe’s Closet which has a huge selection of Vintage Patterns.  My vision was to make this out of a light and airy fabric perfect for the heat of our Florida summers.

Filed in: batiste, shirt, tunic, womens clothes

Creation: Flannel Shirt

Fabrics Used: Orchid Flannel

The Visionary: Peter, Male Pattern Boldness

Our Thoughts:  Peter from Male Pattern Boldness made a flannel shirt with our Orchid Flannel. We think he looks sharp!

My orchid flannel shirt is finished. I couldn't be more pleased with it.

I had originally intended to add breast pockets to the shirt fronts and got as far as making them (though not the flaps). But this organic flannel is so thick -- I'd label it chamois, really -- that it would have added too much bulk to an area where I'm already somewhat bulky.

I think a men's shirt looks more elegant without pockets, don't you?

I've worked with flannel in the past, but never flannel this thick and luxurious. I interfaced only the outward-facing collar stand and collar, skipping the front button placket and cuffs, which didn't need the extra body. The fabric was very easy to work with.

Filed in: flannel shirt, men's clothes, orchid flannel, organic flannel, shirt