The Grainline Blog
Summer of Basics Progress
Are you guys taking part in the Fringe Association Summer of Basics challenge? If you're wondering what it is, here's it explained by Karen herself: Wherein we each made 3...
Summer of Basics Progress
Are you guys taking part in the Fringe Association Summer of Basics challenge? If you're wondering what it is, here's it explained by Karen herself: Wherein we each made 3...
Printed Hadley Patterns are Back in Stock
A lot of you will be excited to hear that the Hadley printed patterns are back in stock as of Monday! If you're one of the many, many people who...
Printed Hadley Patterns are Back in Stock
A lot of you will be excited to hear that the Hadley printed patterns are back in stock as of Monday! If you're one of the many, many people who...
Make a Cropped Scout this Summer!
I was cleaning out an old hard drive recently and found these images of the original Scout Tee. Did you know it was cropped originally!? I lengthened it for the...
Make a Cropped Scout this Summer!
I was cleaning out an old hard drive recently and found these images of the original Scout Tee. Did you know it was cropped originally!? I lengthened it for the...
The Epic Tale of a Sweater for Jon
If you follow me on Instagram you may remember that back in February of 2017 I finished knitting a sweater for Jon that I never blogged about. Well, I'm finally...
The Epic Tale of a Sweater for Jon
If you follow me on Instagram you may remember that back in February of 2017 I finished knitting a sweater for Jon that I never blogged about. Well, I'm finally...
Uniform Sew-Along: Neck Facing
Today is the last installment in our Uniform Tunic Sew-Along, sewing your neckline facing! Both necklines are done in the same manner but I’ll be demo-ing on the view B...
Uniform Sew-Along: Neck Facing
Today is the last installment in our Uniform Tunic Sew-Along, sewing your neckline facing! Both necklines are done in the same manner but I’ll be demo-ing on the view B...
Uniform Sew-Along: Sleeves
Today we'll be setting the sleeves of the view B Uniform Tunic. Much like the previous armhole facing post you can use the sleeves in view A or view B...
Uniform Sew-Along: Sleeves
Today we'll be setting the sleeves of the view B Uniform Tunic. Much like the previous armhole facing post you can use the sleeves in view A or view B...
Uniform Sew-Along: Armhole Binding
Today we’ll be discussing how to apply bias facings to the armholes of your Uniform Tunic. I’ll be showing this technique on view A since that’s what we’ve illustrated in...
Uniform Sew-Along: Armhole Binding
Today we’ll be discussing how to apply bias facings to the armholes of your Uniform Tunic. I’ll be showing this technique on view A since that’s what we’ve illustrated in...
Uniform Sew-Along: Skirt View B
Today we’re going to talk about sewing up the skirt for view B. While this skirt doesn’t have pockets as written you can add them if you like. To begin,...
Uniform Sew-Along: Skirt View B
Today we’re going to talk about sewing up the skirt for view B. While this skirt doesn’t have pockets as written you can add them if you like. To begin,...
Uniform Sew-Along: Skirt View A
Today we’ll be assembling and attaching the view A skirt. To begin, turn your bodice right side out and lay your pockets along the hem matching the notches. The right...
Uniform Sew-Along: Skirt View A
Today we’ll be assembling and attaching the view A skirt. To begin, turn your bodice right side out and lay your pockets along the hem matching the notches. The right...
A Quick Shipping Update
Just a quick heads up to you all that we're heading to Australia this week to take part in the Soul Craft Festival! As such, all orders placed between June...
A Quick Shipping Update
Just a quick heads up to you all that we're heading to Australia this week to take part in the Soul Craft Festival! As such, all orders placed between June...
Uniform Sew-Along: Bodice Views A & B
Today it’s time to start assembling our Uniform Tunics! I’ll be showing the construction on View A but both views follow the same set of steps regardless of the neckline...
Uniform Sew-Along: Bodice Views A & B
Today it’s time to start assembling our Uniform Tunics! I’ll be showing the construction on View A but both views follow the same set of steps regardless of the neckline...
Uniform Sew-Along: Cutting
Although cutting can be tedious, cutting the Uniform Tunic is pretty straightforward. Not too many pieces and just a bit of fusible. Follow the diagrams below to double check that...
Uniform Sew-Along: Cutting
Although cutting can be tedious, cutting the Uniform Tunic is pretty straightforward. Not too many pieces and just a bit of fusible. Follow the diagrams below to double check that...
Uniform Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments
Today in the Uniform Tunic Sew-Along we’re going to discuss a few common pattern adjustments. We’ll start with blending between sizes, cover lengthening or shortening your pattern, and then talk...
Uniform Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments
Today in the Uniform Tunic Sew-Along we’re going to discuss a few common pattern adjustments. We’ll start with blending between sizes, cover lengthening or shortening your pattern, and then talk...