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Pre-quilted fabric inspiration for Tamarack Jacket including Nani Iro floral and stripe prints in teal, yellow, and blush

Tamarack with Pre-Quilted Fabric

Jen Beeman

*Updated January 9, 2021 to include the Tamarack Hood, Collar & Patch Pocket add on. Pre-Quilted Nani Iro fabric at Miss Matatabi We've gotten a few questions about yardage from...

Tamarack with Pre-Quilted Fabric

Jen Beeman

*Updated January 9, 2021 to include the Tamarack Hood, Collar & Patch Pocket add on. Pre-Quilted Nani Iro fabric at Miss Matatabi We've gotten a few questions about yardage from...

Woman wearing blue plaid quilted Tamarack Jacket with horizontal quilting lines, standing under yellow autumn foliage

Introducing the Tamarack Jacket

Jen Beeman

I think some of you may have had an idea that this was coming, but today we're excited to unveil the newest Grainline Studio pattern, the Tamarack Jacket! I'm personally...

Introducing the Tamarack Jacket

Jen Beeman

I think some of you may have had an idea that this was coming, but today we're excited to unveil the newest Grainline Studio pattern, the Tamarack Jacket! I'm personally...

Sewing pattern sketches numbered 1-5 showing outerwear and accessories designs, displayed on gray wood with colored yarn bundles

Fall '15 Wardrobe Plans

Jen Beeman

It's been a few weeks since my post on my fall wardrobe inspiration but I'm finally back with my fall / winter sewing plans! As always, these are things I'd...

Fall '15 Wardrobe Plans

Jen Beeman

It's been a few weeks since my post on my fall wardrobe inspiration but I'm finally back with my fall / winter sewing plans! As always, these are things I'd...

Lark Tee sewing pattern pieces laid on navy and white striped fabric with a pattern weight and pattern punch as weights

Lark Sew-Along: Cardigan Sewing Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Please Note If pattern hacking isn't your thing, we now offer a Cardigan Add-On for the Lark Tee. This enables you to make this cardigan with no pattern alterations on...

Lark Sew-Along: Cardigan Sewing Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Please Note If pattern hacking isn't your thing, we now offer a Cardigan Add-On for the Lark Tee. This enables you to make this cardigan with no pattern alterations on...

Back and front view of striped Lark Cardigan in cream and navy horizontal stripes, styled with dark jeans and a gray tank top

Lark Sew-Along: Cardigan Pattern Alterations

Jen Beeman

Please Note If pattern hacking isn't your thing, we now offer a Cardigan Add-On for the Lark Tee. This enables you to make this cardigan with no pattern alterations on...

Lark Sew-Along: Cardigan Pattern Alterations

Jen Beeman

Please Note If pattern hacking isn't your thing, we now offer a Cardigan Add-On for the Lark Tee. This enables you to make this cardigan with no pattern alterations on...

Denim and plaid flannel swatches with a handwritten wardrobe breakdown card listing lifestyle percentages for sewing planning

Kendra's Fall '15 Wardrobe Plans

Jen Beeman

A few weeks ago, you may have seen my inspiration post where I talked about my fall wardrobe plans. Recently, I took that inspiration and channeled it into lists. I’m...

Kendra's Fall '15 Wardrobe Plans

Jen Beeman

A few weeks ago, you may have seen my inspiration post where I talked about my fall wardrobe plans. Recently, I took that inspiration and channeled it into lists. I’m...

Lark Tee in cream and navy colorblock with three-quarter sleeves and boatneck, worn with dark jeans against a white wall

Lark Sew-Along: Hemming

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be hemming our Larks. As with the sleeves, this is the same for every style of shirt included in this pattern. This is the most basic method to...

Lark Sew-Along: Hemming

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be hemming our Larks. As with the sleeves, this is the same for every style of shirt included in this pattern. This is the most basic method to...

Lark Tee in navy and white horizontal stripes with boatneck neckline detail, showing folded seam allowance and topstitching technique

Lark Sew-Along: Boatneck

Jen Beeman

Now for our final neckline, the boatneck. This one is by far the easiest with only 3 steps. Lets go! This first step is optional, but if you have a...

Lark Sew-Along: Boatneck

Jen Beeman

Now for our final neckline, the boatneck. This one is by far the easiest with only 3 steps. Lets go! This first step is optional, but if you have a...

Burgundy V-neck band with sewn center seam, fabric scissors, and clipped seam points for Lark V-neck neckline finishing

Lark Sew-Along: V-Neck

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to finish up the neckline of the V-Neck. For this I recommend using a combination of your sewing machine and serger if this is your first time...

Lark Sew-Along: V-Neck

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to finish up the neckline of the V-Neck. For this I recommend using a combination of your sewing machine and serger if this is your first time...

Charcoal gray Lark Tee with scoop neckline and neckband, pinned with flower-head pins showing neckline finishing technique

Lark Sew Along: Scoop & Crew Necks

Jen Beeman

This week we'll be finishing up the bulk of the Lark Sew-Along starting today with the scoop & crew neckline finishing. Both necklines are finished in the exact same manner,...

Lark Sew Along: Scoop & Crew Necks

Jen Beeman

This week we'll be finishing up the bulk of the Lark Sew-Along starting today with the scoop & crew neckline finishing. Both necklines are finished in the exact same manner,...

Woman wearing long-sleeved Lark Tee in light gray jersey with V-neck, styled with jeans and sunglasses in an outdoor setting

Sew & Tell | Katie from The Creative Counselor

Jen Beeman

Katie let us know as soon as she finished the Lark and as soon as we checked it out we knew we had to feature it as a Sew &...

Sew & Tell | Katie from The Creative Counselor

Jen Beeman

Katie let us know as soon as she finished the Lark and as soon as we checked it out we knew we had to feature it as a Sew &...

Large cargo ship docked at port with "SHIPPING NOTE" text overlay

A Quick Shipping Note

Jen Beeman

I'll be popping over to Berlin next week with Jon, who's in charge of our shipping and receiving, so I wanted to let you know that shipping will be very...

A Quick Shipping Note

Jen Beeman

I'll be popping over to Berlin next week with Jon, who's in charge of our shipping and receiving, so I wanted to let you know that shipping will be very...

Lark Tee in burgundy with short sleeves and V-neckline, flat lay view, side and shoulder seams sewn, neckline unfinished

Lark Sew-Along: Body

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to be assembling the body of the Lark. All of the shirts follow this method so whether it doesn't matter what sleeve length or neckline you're using,...

Lark Sew-Along: Body

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to be assembling the body of the Lark. All of the shirts follow this method so whether it doesn't matter what sleeve length or neckline you're using,...