Fiber Organics

All things organic, sustainable and otherwise crunchy in the world of sewing / knitting / fashion / craft!

New pattern for napkins, using printed hemp fabric

Friday, January 15, 2010

Here's a sweet, simple pattern for a set of napkins. It's a great gift idea, and a good way to practice a new technique. This pattern uses frayed edges and a zig-zag stitch detail. Use it as a jumping-off point to create your own design! Read more ...

Hemp skirt with raw edges

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

I'm even more in love with the finished product than I was with the pattern. This is a Vogue skirt (V8296) made in lovely berry-colored hemp/soy linen. It's cut on the bias to show off the lovely drape of this fabric. My favorite part: the raw edges of the fabric, lapped rather than seamed, which will fray and soften over time.  Read more ...

Finished: gorgeous sweater in 100% hemp "allhemp6"

Sunday, August 30, 2009

At long last, I finished this sweater - and I must admit I am in love with hemp! Whatever reputation hemp yarn has had in the past, it's all grown up now and ready to go out on the town.  Read more ...