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Hemlock Tee in cream wool knit with three-quarter sleeves and split side hem, displayed on wooden hanger

Hemlock Variation: Split Hem Sweater

Jen Beeman

As promised in our last post today I have instructions on how to make your own Hemlock pattern with side splits! It's really very easy so you'll have one of...

Hemlock Variation: Split Hem Sweater

Jen Beeman

As promised in our last post today I have instructions on how to make your own Hemlock pattern with side splits! It's really very easy so you'll have one of...

Hemlock Tee in ivory wool knit with three-quarter sleeves styled with dark skinny jeans and tan ankle boots against a brick wall

Jen's Fall '16 Wardrobe: Hemlock Sweater

Jen Beeman

It's been quite a while since I did a wardrobe style post - and after a long absence it's a bit hard to get back into writing them (and posing...

Jen's Fall '16 Wardrobe: Hemlock Sweater

Jen Beeman

It's been quite a while since I did a wardrobe style post - and after a long absence it's a bit hard to get back into writing them (and posing...

Sketchbook open to hand-drawn fashion sketches of Grainline Studio patterns including Linden, Farrow, Moss, and Hemlock

Jen's Fall Wardrobe Plans

Jen Beeman

After studying my wardrobe mood board from last week and really thinking about the current state of my closet, I spent the weekend planning my fall wardrobe plans. I'm taking...

Jen's Fall Wardrobe Plans

Jen Beeman

After studying my wardrobe mood board from last week and really thinking about the current state of my closet, I spent the weekend planning my fall wardrobe plans. I'm taking...

RTW inspiration: chambray shirtdress with black boots, and white tee layered under a long tan knit cardigan with black pants

Fall Style Inspiration - Sarah

Jen Beeman

I can’t wait for the leaves to start changing, because when they do it means it’s time for my favorite outfits to come out! They were packed up under my...

Fall Style Inspiration - Sarah

Jen Beeman

I can’t wait for the leaves to start changing, because when they do it means it’s time for my favorite outfits to come out! They were packed up under my...

Three people in Grainline makes: pink Alder Shirtdress, black print Lakeside Pajamas, and purple geometric print Alder

Sprout Patterns x The Grainline Crew!

Jen Beeman

*Please note that Sprout Patterns has ceased operations. A couple of weeks ago each of us here at Grainline chose a kit from Sprout Patterns to sew up! Jen and...

Sprout Patterns x The Grainline Crew!

Jen Beeman

*Please note that Sprout Patterns has ceased operations. A couple of weeks ago each of us here at Grainline chose a kit from Sprout Patterns to sew up! Jen and...

RTW inspiration: olive sweater with navy pleated midi skirt, and cream cropped tee with black tapered pants and tan boots

Jen's Fall / Winter '16 Wardrobe Inspiration

Jen Beeman

The nights are getting longer and the weather is finally starting to turn cool, which can only mean one thing...fall is here! There's nothing I love more than wardrobe planning...

Jen's Fall / Winter '16 Wardrobe Inspiration

Jen Beeman

The nights are getting longer and the weather is finally starting to turn cool, which can only mean one thing...fall is here! There's nothing I love more than wardrobe planning...

Emerald green Archer Button-Up Shirt with collar, long sleeves, and chest pockets, part of the Alder + Archer combination

Archer + Alder Version 02

Jen Beeman

Today I'll be walking you through another version of combining the Alder and Archer patterns to create a dress. If you remember, we posted the first Alder + Archer variation...

Archer + Alder Version 02

Jen Beeman

Today I'll be walking you through another version of combining the Alder and Archer patterns to create a dress. If you remember, we posted the first Alder + Archer variation...

Dusty rose naturally dyed cotton gauze with avocado pits, draped on a white wall next to a potted snake plant

Natural Dyeing with Avocado

Jen Beeman

We are fastly approaching the end of summer! There are only a few weeks left. That is not going to stop us from doing some summery themed natural dyeing. Today...

Natural Dyeing with Avocado

Jen Beeman

We are fastly approaching the end of summer! There are only a few weeks left. That is not going to stop us from doing some summery themed natural dyeing. Today...

Vintage dress form with pattern pieces in a sewing studio, alongside a woman in glasses reviewing pattern drafting materials

Teaching at Craft South!

Jen Beeman

Our blog has been down for quite a bit so I haven't had a chance to tell you that I'll be teaching at Craft South next weekend! I'm really excited...

Teaching at Craft South!

Jen Beeman

Our blog has been down for quite a bit so I haven't had a chance to tell you that I'll be teaching at Craft South next weekend! I'm really excited...

Grainline Studio patterns: Linden Sweatshirt, Scout Tee, Moss Skirt, Morris Blazer, Alder Shirtdress, and Archer Button Up

Back in Stock!

Jen Beeman

If you've been poking around our shop the past month you'll likely have noticed we were out of stock on many of our most popular patterns. It seems like you...

Back in Stock!

Jen Beeman

If you've been poking around our shop the past month you'll likely have noticed we were out of stock on many of our most popular patterns. It seems like you...

Cropped Willow Tank in dove gray square eyelet with scoop neck and deep hem, displayed on a wooden hanger against white wall

Willow Variation: Cropped Tank

Jen Beeman

Today I’m going to talk about turning the Willow Tank into a cropped top! Typically when lengthening or shortening a pattern piece you’ll want to use the lines marked on...

Willow Variation: Cropped Tank

Jen Beeman

Today I’m going to talk about turning the Willow Tank into a cropped top! Typically when lengthening or shortening a pattern piece you’ll want to use the lines marked on...

RTW inspiration for Penny Raglan: two women in relaxed raglan tees in black and heather gray, styled with jeans

Penny Raglan Inspiration & Swatches

Jen Beeman

We love love love cozy drapey tees. They are causal yet so polished looking. This is some of our styling inspiration for the Penny Raglan and some really cute fabrics...

Penny Raglan Inspiration & Swatches

Jen Beeman

We love love love cozy drapey tees. They are causal yet so polished looking. This is some of our styling inspiration for the Penny Raglan and some really cute fabrics...

Person in white Penny Raglan tee and jeans, seated cross-legged against a turquoise background surrounded by potted plants

New to Grainline, the Penny Raglan!

Jen Beeman

The search for the perfect tee… It’s a real thing. For us it needs to be boxy, drapey, unclingy and of course soft! That’s why the Penny Raglan is the...

New to Grainline, the Penny Raglan!

Jen Beeman

The search for the perfect tee… It’s a real thing. For us it needs to be boxy, drapey, unclingy and of course soft! That’s why the Penny Raglan is the...