The Grainline Blog

Four people holding paper bags over their faces in casual layered outfits with jeans and boots against a dark wall

Nashville Recap & the Elizabeth Suzann Studio

Jen Beeman

A few weeks back I was in Nashville to teach a one day Stowe Bag class at Craft South with Karen from Fringe Supply Co. Our friends Jaime & Kate...

Nashville Recap & the Elizabeth Suzann Studio

Jen Beeman

A few weeks back I was in Nashville to teach a one day Stowe Bag class at Craft South with Karen from Fringe Supply Co. Our friends Jaime & Kate...

Instructor demonstrating sloper fitting at Camp Workroom Social, with participants in muslin test garments around a worktable

Camp Workroom Social 2016

Jen Beeman

I don't know if you remember, but last fall I taught a class in the Catskills at Camp Workroom Social - shoutout to my muslin sister wives!! It was an...

Camp Workroom Social 2016

Jen Beeman

I don't know if you remember, but last fall I taught a class in the Catskills at Camp Workroom Social - shoutout to my muslin sister wives!! It was an...

Archer Pleated Popover variation in blue and white buffalo plaid with patch pockets and rolled sleeves on a wooden hanger

Archer Pleated Popover Variation Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Back when we introduced the Archer Popover Variation Pack we had a lot of people interested in a tutorial on how to put a pleat at the bottom of the...

Archer Pleated Popover Variation Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Back when we introduced the Archer Popover Variation Pack we had a lot of people interested in a tutorial on how to put a pleat at the bottom of the...

Tamarack Jacket in red and black buffalo check with chambray lining, hanging on wooden wall with vintage sign

Sew & Tell | Kristi of sweetkm

Jen Beeman

We are excited to share this Tamarack Jacket that Kristi made! The buffalo check and chambray combination is so dreamy. Name Kristi Where can we find you online? sweetkm Link...

Sew & Tell | Kristi of sweetkm

Jen Beeman

We are excited to share this Tamarack Jacket that Kristi made! The buffalo check and chambray combination is so dreamy. Name Kristi Where can we find you online? sweetkm Link...

Person in striped top, navy pleated midi skirt, and denim vest, standing against a white wall with a potted fiddle leaf fig

Grainline Crew | Lexi

Jen Beeman

There has been a lot of change happening at Grainline Studio in the new year. We have new patterns coming out and 2 new staff members here to make Grainline...

Grainline Crew | Lexi

Jen Beeman

There has been a lot of change happening at Grainline Studio in the new year. We have new patterns coming out and 2 new staff members here to make Grainline...

Collage of four creative shirt collar details including a face outline, cat embroidery, bow trim, and contrast piping

Design Details: Graphic Line Drawing

Jen Beeman

I've been keeping a board on Pinterest called Design Details for a while now, just pinning anything that I found interesting. The other day while cleaning up my boards I...

Design Details: Graphic Line Drawing

Jen Beeman

I've been keeping a board on Pinterest called Design Details for a while now, just pinning anything that I found interesting. The other day while cleaning up my boards I...

Hands measuring stretch percentages on knit fabric swatches on a blue cutting mat, with purple labels noting results

More Tips for Choosing Fabric & Sewing your Dri...

Jen Beeman

This post was originally posted as part of our Lark Tee Sew-Along but everything here applies for the Driftless Cardigan as well since both require at least 20% stretch. I...

More Tips for Choosing Fabric & Sewing your Dri...

Jen Beeman

This post was originally posted as part of our Lark Tee Sew-Along but everything here applies for the Driftless Cardigan as well since both require at least 20% stretch. I...

Driftless Cardigan on dress form with six fabric swatches in gray heather, sage, navy, black, gray stripe, and burgundy

Styling & Swatches: Driftless Cardigan

Jen Beeman

Hey! We are all about the new Driftless Cardigan over here. I for one can’t wait to make some! Here are the fabrics I am lusting after... 1 | 2...

Styling & Swatches: Driftless Cardigan

Jen Beeman

Hey! We are all about the new Driftless Cardigan over here. I for one can’t wait to make some! Here are the fabrics I am lusting after... 1 | 2...

Driftless Cardigan sewing pattern in charcoal and heather gray, featuring drop shoulders, front pockets, and button placket

New Pattern Release... The Driftless Cardigan!

Jen Beeman

Cardigans are an essential piece of any transitional weather wardrobe. We have been cooking up a super cute one that we are elated to share with you today. Meet the...

New Pattern Release... The Driftless Cardigan!

Jen Beeman

Cardigans are an essential piece of any transitional weather wardrobe. We have been cooking up a super cute one that we are elated to share with you today. Meet the...

Person in navy Cascade Duffle Coat with toggle closures and patch pockets, worn over jeans against a corrugated metal wall

Sew & Tell | Teresa of dandeliondrift

Jen Beeman

It’s just a few weeks until it’s officially spring! Although, up here in Chicago we can count on cold days for a few more months. We are really over this...

Sew & Tell | Teresa of dandeliondrift

Jen Beeman

It’s just a few weeks until it’s officially spring! Although, up here in Chicago we can count on cold days for a few more months. We are really over this...

Close-up of hands demonstrating a thread chain, connecting white lining to gray wool with a hand-crocheted thread chain

Thread Chains

Jen Beeman

We were just talking about our love of thread chains in the studio in relation to a new pattern we're about to release and we started wondering, do you guys...

Thread Chains

Jen Beeman

We were just talking about our love of thread chains in the studio in relation to a new pattern we're about to release and we started wondering, do you guys...

RTW Archer inspiration: multicolor plaid shirt with jeans, black and white gingham popover, and two fabric swatch close-ups

Archer Popover Inspiration & Fabric Suggestions

Jen Beeman

Now that our Archer Popover Pattern is out, we thought it would be fun to share some inspiration along with fabric swatches to make the look. All of the popover...

Archer Popover Inspiration & Fabric Suggestions

Jen Beeman

Now that our Archer Popover Pattern is out, we thought it would be fun to share some inspiration along with fabric swatches to make the look. All of the popover...

Archer Popover pattern announcement with folded charcoal dot shirt, plaid wool scarf, green knit beanie, and gray mittens

Archer Popover Pattern Release

Jen Beeman

After years of emails, comments, etc. we're super excited to announce that we now have a Popover Pattern add-on available for the Archer Shirt! This pattern addition will allow you...

Archer Popover Pattern Release

Jen Beeman

After years of emails, comments, etc. we're super excited to announce that we now have a Popover Pattern add-on available for the Archer Shirt! This pattern addition will allow you...