This week we introduce linen water, what is it and what to do with this spray?
What is linen water?
Linen water is a household product that’s fantastic for creating and maintaining fresh-smelling laundered clothes and bed sheets. Traditionally it’s used while ironing your bed linen. It’s so easy to use – simply spray a little over the garment while you are ironing it and let the subtle fragrances infuse the material.
Imagine yourself climbing in your freshly made bed and lounging in sweet -smelling comfort as the freshness of your linen circles in the room.
Nowadays the spray is also used to freshen up your garments or as room spray. Scroll down to see more examples of how to use linen spray.
A brief history
Traditionally prepared with lavender, linen oil has long been used in the south of France where lavender is in plentiful supply. It is believed that lavender has been used to scent clothes and bed sheets since as early as the 17th century. Unsurprisingly, it was also believed to have healing powers and also to ward off evil spirits. Since then, households across the world have adopted the use of linen water in its many different flavors as a fantastic way of keeping clothes smelling sweet.
Lavender has been used to scent clothes and bed sheets for many centuries.
What is linen spray made of?
Our linen water from Gröna Gredelina is made of distilled water, plant based ecological perfume oil and alcohol. The spray is locally produced in Stockholm.
Make your own
Making linen water at home is quite simple. Fill a 450 ml bottle with a misting nozzle nearly full with distilled water. Then add two or three drops of an essential oil of your choice. Lavender or verbena are widely-used scents and can be subtler than fruits or spices. Tightly close the bottle and shake the solution. Mist liberally over freshly-laundered sheets, duvet covers and/or pillowcases.
Gift box with fragranced linen water, click on the picture for more info.
How to use linen spray
Linen water is available in a wide range of fragrances such as cotton, cashmere , wood, lavender and lemon so you’re bound to find the aroma that you’ve been looking for. It’ll arrive in a cute spray bottle with a misting nozzle which evenly sprays the liquid over the item of your preference.
Here are some of the ways you can use the spray:
Spray on soft furnishings like the lounge, curtains, carpets, rugs and bedding to freshen between washes.
Use as an ironing aide for fresh smelling clothes..
Spray clothes to keep fresh between washes.
Use as an air freshener.
Spray in the car.
Freshen up towels and sheets that have been tucked away in storage for a while.
No house is complete without linen water in the cupboards, so stock up and get misting!
Read about why we are introducing custom made jeans and trousers (scroll down for info about the launch) It all starts in the fitting room…
Fitting rooms can be frustrating
The frustation with fitting rooms.
I stand in the cold lights of a dressing room with no less than 7 pair of jeans with me. The goal is to find those perfect ones, that hugs my behind and makes me love my own legs. Or at least find a pair of jeans that makes me feel like a power woman! But the mirror on the wall is no longer my friend. I leave the dressing room feeling sweaty from trying on every single one of the jeans. Slightly frustrated and with no new jeans to bring home with me.
There are some places that are nice and there are other places that are not so fun. And then there are fitting rooms. Like bad magic they turn my excitement for getting a new garment into pure frustration. The trouble is not only the long queues, the unflattering light or the curtains that does not close properly. The biggest issue is the absurdity that all women’s bodies should be categorized into a handful of different sizes. Sizes that are not based on the average woman’s body but on ideals. The fact is that most bodies are too short, too tall, too curvy or too thin to match the ready-made-garment sizes.
“Nothing fits my body”.
The result is either that you end up not feeling good about your body. Or paying for garments that don’t really fit. It’s no wonder that you might leave the store with the feeling that “nothing fits my body”.
Does this feel way to familiar? As a fashion scientist and with a big passion for garment making I spend a lot of time thinking of fashion, garments and how they effect our lives. That’s why I decided to meet up with Wendy, founder of Studio Heijne. I ended up working at Studio Heijne. Custom made garments just made sense from both a sustainable and personal perspective on fashion. I want to wear garments that make me look both look and feel good.
“46% of the 2000 women that were asked, struggle with size and fit issues when looking for garments.”
A survey in the US was conducted in 2017 and revealed that46% of the 2000 women that where asked, struggle with size and fit issues when looking for garments. It is hard, especially when ordering garments online to get the right size on a garment and even harder to get the right fit. Therefore I believe in Studio Heijne’s custom made garments based on measurements.
Why standard sizes are a mess.
Your body’s shape and measurements may change over the years and also the sizes in store change, the measurement of a size 36 today is much bigger than a size 36 in the 1970s. On top of that there is the struggle that a size “36” in one store may in measurement be a “38” in another store. Each brand decide for themselves what measurements that goes for each size. Instead of trying to keep up with the different sizes we believe that garments based on measurements is the way to go.
Trousers are the biggest fit challenge
Last autumn Studio Heijne did a customer survey asking our customers what garment with good fit they struggle to find in stores and the answer was clear – trousers. 77 % of all customers stated that trousers is the garment they struggle the most with. Therefore we have spent this summer researching sustainable materials. We looked into whats makes a perfect pair of custom made jeans and tailored trousers. We also spend many hours looking for sustainable qualities for both denim and tailored trousers. Our main focus has been to find a perfect fit. A fit that is flattering for the female body and that make women of all shapes feel like that Heijne trousers are their very favorite pair of trousers in their closet.
Custom made jeans and trousers by Heijne
Today, we can reveal that the perfect trousers are on the way. Of course you will be able to get our trousers and jeans custom made to fit your own measurements and altered to the length you prefer. We are super excited that these new classics will soon be ready!
Stay tuned to be the first to get an invitation to the launch!
We proudly present the new scarf collection with 6 new original designs. From small bandana scarves to large wrap-around-your-coat scarves. The new silk scarves are designed with love by Wendy Heijne. The inspiration for the collection comes partly from artist Hilma AF Klint and her art. Furthermore the scarves are a personal expression by the designer on what feels “right at the moment.” Wendy: “I have always had a love for art deco, geometric art as well as organic shapes. By designing prints I can combine these interests with a personal expression. I hope that the scarves will be valued like fine jewelry – cherished for years, always worn again in new combinations and styles.”
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Signature bandana scarf inspired by the logo of Heijne. With sharp black lines and a playful referens to the twenties in its expression this scarf is one of our favorites. It’s a must have in in your scarf collection. Read more…Lovely squares silk scarf is highly versatile and eye catching with its original color combination. Furthermore its generous size (135 x 135 cm) allows it to drape nicely over chunky-knit sweaters and jackets, during autumn/winter months. Read more…Grrirls silk scarf has a contemporary animal inspired print in warm autumn colors. Add an edge to your outfit by tying this small scarf around your neck draped over your blouse or dress. Read more…Large silk scarf with spot-on black and white window check pattern. This scarf is ideal to swipe over your coat, adding a cool graphic touch. Super easy to combine with any coat! Read more…Silk scarf Blue Marble is a beautiful patterned scarf with inspiration from marble stones. Tie this bandana scarf to your handbag and carry this silk treasure with you all day. Read more…Scarf Heavenly is a medium size silk scarf whit an arty print. The design is inspired by the paintings of artist Hilma AF Klint. Depending on how you tie this scarf, you can emphasize different parts of the scarf, making this scarf fun to play with. Read more…
How to tie a scarf you might wonder? Some scarves are easier to style than others. If you have a large scarf for example, you can just throw your scarf around your neck and you look instantly fabulous. Further more the smaller scarves can be tied around your handbag or wrist. You can even tie the silk scarves around your neck or use them to create a hair accessory. For you seeking for inspiration to tie a scarf, we have made a complete scarf guide with all kind of tips. Read our complete Scarf guidewith:
Tips for styling scarves in your hair.
Different tying styles for your neck, for both small and big scarves. With step-for-step instructions!
The videos show you how to take your body measurements correctly. The video guide is language accompanied and we recommend turning on the volume.
Let´s start taking your measurements. You need a measurement tape and 5 minutes of your time. Put yourself in front of a mirror, this can help. Wear tight clothes or only underwear for the best result.
To measure your chest, position and pull the tape measure around your body where your chest is as broadest (under your armpits, around your back and back to the front) to get the right measure.
Fold the measurement tape around your natural waist, where it is as smallest, a few cm above your belly bottom. Keep it parallel to the floor. Avoid holding your breath or pulling your stomach.
TIP: If you are unsure, measure 21 cm straight down from the chest. There is your most defined waist according to our measurement system.
Pull the tape around the widest part of your hips. Adjust the tape measure slightly up and down to ensure that it is the widest part. Look in the mirror to assure you keep the tape straight.
Measure from top of shoulder to desired length.
For dresses measure first to your hips, then bend and adjust measurement tape to
get the right length. For asymmetrical dresses measure to the shortest part of the
dress.
For skirt length: Place the tape on your earlier defined waist. Hold the tape on your knee and secure the tape with one hand. Bend forward and measure to the length desired. Measure from your waist (earlier defined) to length desired. For asymmetrical skirts measure to the shortest part of the skirt.
Are you experiencing that the sleeves of your top or dress often too tight around your biceps? We recommend measuring your biceps and adjust the measurement.
Define your biceps by bowing your arm and tensing your muscles. Measure around the widest part of your upper arm.
Measure the exact sleeve length you want. Place the tape on your shoulders and measure to your elbow. Hold the tape on your elbow and let go of the upper part. Then measure the final length from your elbow to the length desired.
Measure the inside of your leg: Place the tape directly under your crotch and measure first to your knee.
Hold the tape on your knee and let go the upper part. Then measure the final length from your knees to the length desired.
Place the measuring tape around your wrist and check the measurement.
Hold your leg straight and place the measuring tape tight around your thigh.
Pay attention that the measuring tape is placed on the largest part of your thigh
Hold your leg straight and place the measuring tape tight around your knee. Pay attention that the measuring tape is placed in the middle of your kneecap.
Place the measuring tape around the fullest part of your calf for the right measurement. Pay attention that the measuring tape is placed straight.
Size guide for standard sizes
BODY MEASUREMENT in cm
Studio Heijne uses the Germanic size system (DK/SE/NL/DE/AT)
We recommend to use this size chart as a base for made-to-measure styles and adjust the sizing to become your personal measurements. Perfect fit guarantee: We offer a perfect fit guarantee. This means that we always make sure the made-to-measure garments will fit perfectly. If you, against all odds, are not satisfied, we offer a refund within 30 days of purchase.
