Linen has always been a warm-weather classic, but in 2025, it’s having a serious fashion moment. From elevated basics to relaxed tailoring, linen garments are everywhere—and the best part? You can sew them yourself.
Here are five trending styles, plus pattern suggestions to help you bring them to life.
1. Matching Linen Sets
Why it’s trending: Easy to style, endlessly wearable. Pair a button-up or crop top with linen shorts or trousers.
We’re very excited to finally say it — we’ve released our very own athletic sewing patterns 🎉
Meet the Flow Bra and Flow Leggings/Shorts: two elevated, go-to patterns designed to work seamlessly with our Athletic Kits and fit beautifully into any handmade activewear wardrobe.
Designed to Flow — From First Make to Favourite Staple
When we designed our first two athletic patterns, we weren’t thinking just about beginners — and we definitely weren’t designing only for advanced sewists either.
We designed them for:
Makers who want clean, well-fitting pieces
Sewists who appreciate less fuss and fewer seams
And creatives who want a solid base they can wear as-is or hack into something more expressive
Because simple doesn’t mean boring — and it definitely doesn’t mean basic.
The Flow Bra
The Flow Bra was designed to be the kind of piece you actually reach for.
Clean lines
Minimal seams
No complicated strappy back
Easy to pull on and off
It’s a great-fitting basic bra that offers support and comfort without overdesigning the fit. Perfect for everyday wear, training sessions, or layering under tanks — and an ideal starting point if you love to hack patterns into your own creative variations.
The Flow Shorts & Leggings
For the bottoms, we wanted the same thing: a flattering, high-waisted fit that feels good on and shows off your fabric choices beautifully.
The Flow Shorts/Leggings pattern delivers:
A clean, high-rise silhouette
Shorts or full-length leggings in one pattern
A fit that works perfectly with both prints and savvy solids
And because we can’t help ourselves… we did level it up just a little 😉There’s an optional mesh ankle insert for those who want:
A subtle sexy detail
A pop of contrast
Or a way to elevate a “simple” legging without overcomplicating it
The Perfect Pairing: Patterns + Athletic Kits
These patterns were designed to pair effortlessly with our upgraded Athletic Kits.
Base Kits are perfect for 1–2 pieces
Think: Flow Bra + Shorts
Elite Kits are ideal if you want 3–4 pieces
Think: Flow Bra + Leggings + extras
Whether you’re building your first matching set or expanding a handmade activewear rotation, the Flow patterns and Athletic Kits were made to work together.
Basic, But Never Boring
We like to think of the Flow patterns as elevated basics.
They’re clean.They fit well.They don’t fight you while you sew them.
But they’re also the perfect canvas — for bold prints, contrast panels, mesh inserts, or future hacks that make them uniquely yours.
Because basic doesn’t mean bad.And simple doesn’t mean uninspired.
Limited-Time Pattern Promo 🎉
To celebrate the launch of the Flow Collection:
Until the end of January, when you purchase one of our newly upgraded Athletic Kits, you can choose either the Flow Bra or the Flow Shorts/Leggings Pattern for free with code FLOW.
It’s the easiest way to get everything you need to sew a complete, well-fitting athletic set — without overthinking it.
Ready to flow into your next make?Our patterns (and kits) are ready when you are!
We Upgraded Our Athletic Kits — Here’s Why They’re Better Than Ever
Whether you’re about to sew your very first athletic garment or you’re well into your 50th (or beyond 👀), the right starting point makes all the difference.
That’s exactly why we upgraded our Athletic Kits — making them more complete, more intentional, and easier to use no matter where you’re at in your activewear sewing journey.
Why We Revamped Our Athletic Kits
We kept hearing the same thing:“I love sewing athletic wear… but I hate hunting down all the extras.”
So we took a step back and looked at what actually goes into a great activewear make — the right fabrics, the right elastics, matching thread, and those little finishing touches that make a handmade garment feel done.
The result? Athletic Kits that remove the guesswork and help you focus on the fun part: sewing something you’ll actually wear.
Two Styles. Same Solid Foundation.
We offer Solid Athletic Kits and Printed Athletic Kits — both built with the same goal in mind: complete, high-quality kits that work for beginners and experienced makers.
Solid Athletic Kits
Perfect for timeless, versatile activewear staples.
What’s Included in the Solid Athletic Kit
Solid Athletic Knit Fabric
Powermesh Fabric
Knit Elastic – Total 2m
1" (1m)
1.5" (1m)
Thread (colour-matched)
Exclusive Sew-In Label
Printed Athletic Kits
For when you want performance and personality.
What’s Included in the Printed Athletic Kit
Printed Athletic Knit Fabric
Solid Athletic Fabric
Knit Elastic – Total 2m
1" (1m)
1.5" (1m)
Thread (colour-matched)
Exclusive Sew-In Label
Choose Your Kit Size
Both Solid and Printed Kits are available in two sizes, depending on what you’re making.
Base Kit – Ideal for Smaller Projects
Total fabric: 1m
Each fabric cut: 1m x 0.75m (40" x 30")
Ideal for 1–3 pieces such as a sports bra and shorts (size dependent)
Elite Kit – For Bigger or Multiple Makes
Total fabric: 2m
Fabric cuts:
1.5m x 1.5m (60" x 60") Solid or Print
1.5m x 0.5m (60" x 20") Mesh or Solid
Ideal for 2–4 coordinated garments like leggings, a bra, and a tank (size dependent)
From First Make to Fiftieth
If you’re new to sewing athletic wear, these kits give you a confident, stress-free starting point.If you’re experienced, they save time and decision fatigue.
Either way, you’re getting a solid, thoughtfully upgraded kit — designed to help you finish strong and feel proud of what you’ve made.
Ready to stitch something that works as hard as you do?Our upgraded Athletic Kits are ready when you are.
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