The Grainline Blog

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My Work/Life Balance and Launching my Business

Jen Beeman

I've been fortunate to appear on some excellent podcasts this fall and just realized over the weekend that I never shared them with you all! Back in October I talked...

My Work/Life Balance and Launching my Business

Jen Beeman

I've been fortunate to appear on some excellent podcasts this fall and just realized over the weekend that I never shared them with you all! Back in October I talked...

Soul Craft Festival graphic, June 9–10 2018, Meat Market North Melbourne, with thread, scissors, and fabric swatches

I'm Coming to Australia for the Soul Craft Fest...

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to let you all know that next June I'll be traveling to Australia to teach at the Soul Craft Festival! The Soul Craft Festival is a new...

I'm Coming to Australia for the Soul Craft Fest...

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to let you all know that next June I'll be traveling to Australia to teach at the Soul Craft Festival! The Soul Craft Festival is a new...

Open sketchbook on wooden surface showing six fashion illustration sketches including Farrow dress and Yates Coat designs

Fall '17 Wardrobe Plans (and a discount code!)

Jen Beeman

I had a hard time getting my Fall '17 wardrobe plans together this year. It's hard when what you love doing becomes your job, and after all these years the...

Fall '17 Wardrobe Plans (and a discount code!)

Jen Beeman

I had a hard time getting my Fall '17 wardrobe plans together this year. It's hard when what you love doing becomes your job, and after all these years the...

Close-up of mauve-brown cable knit High Pines Cowl by Brooklyn Tweed showing vertical raised texture lines

The Awkward Tale of the High Pines Cowl

Jen Beeman

High Pines Cowl Ravelry Project Link Pattern: High Pines Cowl by Jared Flood Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Arbor in Carob Coat:Handmade Guys, I knit a thing that I don't really like...

The Awkward Tale of the High Pines Cowl

Jen Beeman

High Pines Cowl Ravelry Project Link Pattern: High Pines Cowl by Jared Flood Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Arbor in Carob Coat:Handmade Guys, I knit a thing that I don't really like...

Overhead view of 13 pairs of shoes including boots, loafers, and clogs in black, gray, rust, and tan on wood floor

A Clog Primer & Review

Jen Beeman

A few weeks ago I posted the photo below on my personal Instagram story while getting my shoes ready for fall and unwittingly set off a flurry of clog inquiries....

A Clog Primer & Review

Jen Beeman

A few weeks ago I posted the photo below on my personal Instagram story while getting my shoes ready for fall and unwittingly set off a flurry of clog inquiries....

Flat lay of sewing tools: pins, presser feet, scissors, shears, bone folder, seam gauge, and buttonhole chisel

My Favorite Tools: Everyday Sewing Basics

Jen Beeman

I thought it'd be fun to start a little series on some of my favorite sewing tools, starting with my basic everyday sewing must haves. These are the tools I...

My Favorite Tools: Everyday Sewing Basics

Jen Beeman

I thought it'd be fun to start a little series on some of my favorite sewing tools, starting with my basic everyday sewing must haves. These are the tools I...

Bernina Capsule Club Meet and Make with Jen Beeman and Jaime David, featuring the Driftless Cardigan in heathered gray jersey

I'm Teaching in Chicago at BERNINA USA!

Jen Beeman

I almost never teach in the Chicagoland area, actually I don't think I ever have, so I'm super excited to share that I'll be teaching at BERNINA USA just outside...

I'm Teaching in Chicago at BERNINA USA!

Jen Beeman

I almost never teach in the Chicagoland area, actually I don't think I ever have, so I'm super excited to share that I'll be teaching at BERNINA USA just outside...

Person wearing rust cardigan over black ikat-print sleeveless top, standing in front of green foliage

Indiesew Fall/Winter Collection

Jen Beeman

If you've seen the new Indiesew Fall/Winter Collection you know that our Tamarack Jacket pattern was included in this year's Full Collection! I've only had time to sew up one...

Indiesew Fall/Winter Collection

Jen Beeman

If you've seen the new Indiesew Fall/Winter Collection you know that our Tamarack Jacket pattern was included in this year's Full Collection! I've only had time to sew up one...

Hønsestrick Inspiration by Marianne Isager: multicolor Fair Isle sweater on hanger and modeled with olive midi skirt

Fall '17 Knitting Plans

Jen Beeman

Alright, we've talked fall/winter style inspiration, now lets talk making plans! You may have noticed I've been doing a ton of knitting over the past few years. When sewing becomes...

Fall '17 Knitting Plans

Jen Beeman

Alright, we've talked fall/winter style inspiration, now lets talk making plans! You may have noticed I've been doing a ton of knitting over the past few years. When sewing becomes...

Fall wardrobe inspiration collage featuring coats, sweaters, boots, clogs, cropped pants, and accessories in earthy tones

Fall '17 Wardrobe Inspiration

Jen Beeman

All images & sources from my Fall/Winter 17 Pinterest Board Every season I try to do a wardrobe inspiration post, but for some reason this year it felt really overwhelming....

Fall '17 Wardrobe Inspiration

Jen Beeman

All images & sources from my Fall/Winter 17 Pinterest Board Every season I try to do a wardrobe inspiration post, but for some reason this year it felt really overwhelming....

Triangle-pieced quilt in Nani Iro double gauze in navy, yellow, green, pink, and cream, from a Fancy Tiger Crafts tutorial

Life Lately v.04

Jen Beeman

Remember the good old days of blogging where I used to overshare all the time? Well they're back! Sort of. It's been a long and strange road navigating Grainline from...

Life Lately v.04

Jen Beeman

Remember the good old days of blogging where I used to overshare all the time? Well they're back! Sort of. It's been a long and strange road navigating Grainline from...

Hadley Top in green and navy leaf print, inside out on dress form showing facings tacked in place

Hadley Sew-Along: Finishing

Jen Beeman

Today's the last day of the Hadley sew-along and it's a tiny day, just finishing up and making sure everything is in place and ready to wear! To begin, you'll...

Hadley Sew-Along: Finishing

Jen Beeman

Today's the last day of the Hadley sew-along and it's a tiny day, just finishing up and making sure everything is in place and ready to wear! To begin, you'll...

Hadley Top with botanical leaf print in charcoal, green, and cream showing the finished hem facing

Hadley Sew-Along: Hem Facing

Jen Beeman

Lets begin by assembling our hem facing. With right sides facing, align and sew the center back seam. Next align the side seams of the front and back facing and...

Hadley Sew-Along: Hem Facing

Jen Beeman

Lets begin by assembling our hem facing. With right sides facing, align and sew the center back seam. Next align the side seams of the front and back facing and...