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Linen is a fabric with personality — crisp yet soft, structured yet relaxed, ancient yet modern. It wrinkles, it breathes, it softens, and it tells a story with every wear. Whether you’re sewing a breezy summer dress, a pair of tailored trousers, or a simple blouse, linen brings a natural elegance that synthetic fibres simply can’t imitate.

Put Down the Phone, Pick Up Your Hands

So pause the scrolling. Step away from the noise. 

Make something. Anything. There is something profoundly human about making something with your hands. It grounds you. It soothes the nervous system. It gives shape to emotions that don’t always have words.

Spring invites us to refresh our spaces, our wardrobes, and our creative spirits. Whether you are reorganizing your sewing room, finishing winter makes, or planning your first spring jacket, this season is full of possibility.

There is no such thing as a “too small” scrap if you know how to use it. Fabric is an investment — in money, in creativity, and in the planet. When we throw scraps away, we’re tossing out all of that value. 

2026 is a year brimming with potential. Your creative projects, goals, and resolutions aren’t just tasks to complete — they’re expressions of who you are and what you care about. With intention, community, and a little bit of structure, you can keep your momentum strong all year long.

This year’s success is hard to put into words. Saying “thank you” doesn’t feel like enough—but I thank you all. For your hard work, your donations, and above all, the love you poured into every dress. Your compassion is felt in every seam, and your impact will ripple far beyond what you can see.

The Louise Dress was designed specifically for Project Dress A Girl. A way to thank the sewing community for there generosity in dress donations. There has been a need to create larger sized dresses for a colder climate, and a dress that is not oversized for an older girl.

This dress fits the brief. Fabrics such as corduroy, denim or cotton can be used to make this dress. It is a European size 10 and requires 2m of fabric to make. Did I mention the pattern is free which also contains written instructions!

When sewing for charity there is some guess work involved. What size dress to make? Where is my dress going? Dressing a girl anywhere in the world, well sometimes these answers cannot be answered.

Here is a chart to take some of the guess work out of how long should my dress be. This will come in very handy for making T-shirt dresses or making a dress designed for an older girl. We don't always think about height. 

If you are making a dress for charity. The last thing many do is sew the label on. Here are three options of where your label should go. Just remember the label needs to be seen on the front of the dress.

September will be here before you know it! That is when Project Dress A Girl goes into full swing! 2025 is going to be a exciting year. I love to participate in project dress a girl created by my friend Mari @marisews | Inspired Stitches on YouTube. Her enthusiasm for this special project is hard to resist.