The Grainline Blog

Person wearing red, white, and navy plaid Archer Button Up shirt in cotton flannel, standing outdoors in a forest setting

Sew & Tell | Lauren of LladyBird

Jen Beeman

Lauren made this super cozy and cute Archer Button Up shirt. We love it! It’s perfect for these blustery February days. Name Lauren Where can we find you online? LladyBird...

Sew & Tell | Lauren of LladyBird

Jen Beeman

Lauren made this super cozy and cute Archer Button Up shirt. We love it! It’s perfect for these blustery February days. Name Lauren Where can we find you online? LladyBird...

Sewing pattern line drawing of Tamarack Jacket with plaid and textured fabric swatches in burgundy, orange, and blue

Swatch Share for Winter Patterns

Jen Beeman

These winter days are making us want to stay cozy! We have plans to make some new things to keep us warm. Read on to see the lovely fabrics we...

Swatch Share for Winter Patterns

Jen Beeman

These winter days are making us want to stay cozy! We have plans to make some new things to keep us warm. Read on to see the lovely fabrics we...

Archer Button Up in chambray and coral colorblock, with black ankle boots, monstera leaf, and pattern envelope

Color Block Your Archer!

Jen Beeman

So many of you guys requested a tutorial for the color blocked Archer that showed up on the blog last week as part of our announcement that the Archer pattern...

Color Block Your Archer!

Jen Beeman

So many of you guys requested a tutorial for the color blocked Archer that showed up on the blog last week as part of our announcement that the Archer pattern...

Three Stowe Bags in cream woven, navy geometric, and gray linen on a wooden step stool with yarn and patterned rug

Stowe Away Day with Fringe Supply Co. at Craft ...

Jen Beeman

While we're on the subject of the Stowe, I wanted to let you guys know that Karen of Fringe Supply Co. and I will be co-teaching a Stowe class at...

Stowe Away Day with Fringe Supply Co. at Craft ...

Jen Beeman

While we're on the subject of the Stowe, I wanted to let you guys know that Karen of Fringe Supply Co. and I will be co-teaching a Stowe class at...

Two Stowe Bags hanging from a copper rod: light gray with knitting needles and yarn, and navy with cream diamond print

Stowe Bag Mini-Video Tutorial

Jen Beeman

I've loved seeing everyone's Stowe bags pop up on social media since we released the pattern with Fringe Supply Co. back in November! One thing that I've also seen pop...

Stowe Bag Mini-Video Tutorial

Jen Beeman

I've loved seeing everyone's Stowe bags pop up on social media since we released the pattern with Fringe Supply Co. back in November! One thing that I've also seen pop...

Person in gray Cascade Duffle Coat with toggle closures and hood, styled with a red plaid scarf in front of green barn doors

Sew and Tell | Kate of Kelbourne Woolens

Jen Beeman

We are so excited to share this lovely version of the Cascade Duffel Coat made by, Kate. She definitely deserves some praise for taking on the challenge! We love her...

Sew and Tell | Kate of Kelbourne Woolens

Jen Beeman

We are so excited to share this lovely version of the Cascade Duffel Coat made by, Kate. She definitely deserves some praise for taking on the challenge! We love her...

Archer Button Up in chambray and coral colorblock, with black ankle boots, monstera leaf, and pattern envelope

Archer Back in Stock

Jen Beeman

Hey there everyone. We are really excited because the Archer Button Up Shirt is BACK in stock! We know you have been waiting anxiously. It’s the new year and an...

Archer Back in Stock

Jen Beeman

Hey there everyone. We are really excited because the Archer Button Up Shirt is BACK in stock! We know you have been waiting anxiously. It’s the new year and an...

A Gathering of Stitches collage with four Archer Button Up versions in red floral, forest green, black gingham, and navy plaid

Join me for an Archer Retreat in Maine!

Jen Beeman

I'm really excited to announce one of my retreats for 2016, the Archer & Shirt Styling intensive at A Gathering of Stitches in Portland, Maine from Wednesday June 8th -...

Join me for an Archer Retreat in Maine!

Jen Beeman

I'm really excited to announce one of my retreats for 2016, the Archer & Shirt Styling intensive at A Gathering of Stitches in Portland, Maine from Wednesday June 8th -...

Split image showing potted green plant on left and blue and white handknit socks with balls of cream yarn on right

Changes & Growth

Jen Beeman

Hey guys! It's been a bit of a post-lite January so far here as we go through some changes and attempt to keep up structurally with the growth we've experienced...

Changes & Growth

Jen Beeman

Hey guys! It's been a bit of a post-lite January so far here as we go through some changes and attempt to keep up structurally with the growth we've experienced...

Stowe Bag in black fabric with white block-printed horseshoe motifs, on a wooden surface beside a bleached animal skull

Sew & Tell | Sienna of Not A Primary Color

Jen Beeman

When we saw this Stowe on Instagram, we knew we had to show you all what Sienna did with the pattern. It's sewn to perfection and the print is so...

Sew & Tell | Sienna of Not A Primary Color

Jen Beeman

When we saw this Stowe on Instagram, we knew we had to show you all what Sienna did with the pattern. It's sewn to perfection and the print is so...

Black ribbed-knit beanie shown from three angles on a person wearing a cream-colored long-sleeved top

Four Finished Hats

Jen Beeman

I've mentioned before that I love testing out new designers and techniques via small projects like hats and today I have a few of those projects to show. 4 hats...

Four Finished Hats

Jen Beeman

I've mentioned before that I love testing out new designers and techniques via small projects like hats and today I have a few of those projects to show. 4 hats...

Split Hem Linden sewing tutorial graphic, person in navy striped sweatshirt against a brick wall covered in fall ivy

Best of 2015: Variations and Tutorials

Jen Beeman

Have you noticed we have a theme going this December? We have spent this last month of 2015 talking a lot about the patterns we have put out, our personal...

Best of 2015: Variations and Tutorials

Jen Beeman

Have you noticed we have a theme going this December? We have spent this last month of 2015 talking a lot about the patterns we have put out, our personal...

Grainline Studio workspace with sewing machines, serger, storage drawers, fiddle leaf fig, thread rack, and large windows

Best of 2015: Most Popular Posts

Jen Beeman

Earlier this year we moved to a larger studio which helped productivity so much! I gave a little photo tour earlier this summer which you can see here. This post...

Best of 2015: Most Popular Posts

Jen Beeman

Earlier this year we moved to a larger studio which helped productivity so much! I gave a little photo tour earlier this summer which you can see here. This post...