The Grainline Blog

Light blue floral lace Watson Bra on dress form, showing lace overlay, fitted cup construction, and adjustable straps

Blue Lace Watson

Jen Beeman

Garment DetailsPattern | Watson BraLace | Lace Fabrics EtsyBra Findings | Blackbird FabricsBra Strapping | Blackbird Fabrics A few weeks ago it was boiling hot outside and I was trying...

Blue Lace Watson

Jen Beeman

Garment DetailsPattern | Watson BraLace | Lace Fabrics EtsyBra Findings | Blackbird FabricsBra Strapping | Blackbird Fabrics A few weeks ago it was boiling hot outside and I was trying...

Sewing tutorial graphic for flat bias facings showing close-up of a cream tank top neckline with bias facing detail

Flat Bias Faced Necklines

Jen Beeman

As summer enters it's hot and humid phase I've noticed a lot of people searching the blog for our most popular tutorial, Getting Flat Bias Necklines. This tutorial works well...

Flat Bias Faced Necklines

Jen Beeman

As summer enters it's hot and humid phase I've noticed a lot of people searching the blog for our most popular tutorial, Getting Flat Bias Necklines. This tutorial works well...

Three wardrobe images: shoe collection on wood floor, mirror selfie holding folded clothes, and stack of folded knit sweaters

Making Stuff & The Great Closet Cleanout of 2015

Jen Beeman

As I mentioned in my previous post, I cleaned out a pretty hefty chunk of my wardrobe over the previous weekend. Living in a 500sq ft space with another person,...

Making Stuff & The Great Closet Cleanout of 2015

Jen Beeman

As I mentioned in my previous post, I cleaned out a pretty hefty chunk of my wardrobe over the previous weekend. Living in a 500sq ft space with another person,...

Denim Moss Skirt finished garment worn with cream top against brick wall, with Denim Moss Skirt finished garment text overlay

A New Denim Moss Etc.

Jen Beeman

Outfit DetailsSkirt Pattern | Moss SkirtTop Pattern | Penny RaglanBra Pattern | WatsonShoes | Bryr Clogs After our chat the other week on photographing and posting finished projects I've been...

A New Denim Moss Etc.

Jen Beeman

Outfit DetailsSkirt Pattern | Moss SkirtTop Pattern | Penny RaglanBra Pattern | WatsonShoes | Bryr Clogs After our chat the other week on photographing and posting finished projects I've been...

Woman wearing navy large polka dot Alder Shirtdress with funnel neck on a beach with blue water and sky in background

Sew & Tell | Bella of Bellbird

Jen Beeman

Even though it's mid-summer, it's not too late to sew up an Alder. I just finished one a couple weeks ago before a trip to California and wore it a...

Sew & Tell | Bella of Bellbird

Jen Beeman

Even though it's mid-summer, it's not too late to sew up an Alder. I just finished one a couple weeks ago before a trip to California and wore it a...

iPad displaying Lucinda knitting pattern PDF with gray knit and needles nearby, text reads PDF Patterns and Instructions

Organizing PDF Patterns & Instructions

Jen Beeman

It's taken me a long time to get my PDF pattern organization and storage to a place where I feel it really works for me. For a while I kept...

Organizing PDF Patterns & Instructions

Jen Beeman

It's taken me a long time to get my PDF pattern organization and storage to a place where I feel it really works for me. For a while I kept...

Handknit Whitewash Socks in blue and cream cable knit, displayed on wooden stool next to monstera plant, with text overlay

Whitewash Cabled Socks

Jen Beeman

ravelry linkpattern | bff by cookie ayarn | madelinetosh tosh merino light in whitewashneedles | us 1 double pointed needlesmodifications | noneplant | monstera deliciosa These socks and I have...

Whitewash Cabled Socks

Jen Beeman

ravelry linkpattern | bff by cookie ayarn | madelinetosh tosh merino light in whitewashneedles | us 1 double pointed needlesmodifications | noneplant | monstera deliciosa These socks and I have...

Woman wearing gray heathered knit Morris Blazer over navy tank and black pants, standing against wooden slat and ivy backdrop

Sew & Tell | Katie of What Katie Sews

Jen Beeman

We love what Katie did with the Morris pattern. She changed it up to make an awesome staple piece for her wardrobe, that can be worn fall, winter, and spring....

Sew & Tell | Katie of What Katie Sews

Jen Beeman

We love what Katie did with the Morris pattern. She changed it up to make an awesome staple piece for her wardrobe, that can be worn fall, winter, and spring....

Grainline Studio Pinterest profile showing pattern boards for Alder, Hemlock, and Lakeside with sewing project inspiration photos

Pattern Inspiration on Pinterest

Jen Beeman

Lately I've been wanting to make some new versions of some of the patterns I haven't had time to work with much. It's always so fun to me to reinvent...

Pattern Inspiration on Pinterest

Jen Beeman

Lately I've been wanting to make some new versions of some of the patterns I haven't had time to work with much. It's always so fun to me to reinvent...

Maritime Shorts in rust and teal ikat striped fabric on wooden hanger, with Introducing the Maritime Shorts text overlay

Maritime Journal Posts

Jen Beeman

Original Post | Introducing the Maritime Shorts Just like we did for the Lakeside, I want to point you in the direction of some older Maritime Shorts posts you may...

Maritime Journal Posts

Jen Beeman

Original Post | Introducing the Maritime Shorts Just like we did for the Lakeside, I want to point you in the direction of some older Maritime Shorts posts you may...

Grainline Studio summer vacation notice June 30-July 7th, orders ship on return, overlaid on calm ocean and beach scene

Grainline Studio Shipping Update

Jen Beeman

Have a great holiday weekend to those of you having one. See you next week!!

Grainline Studio Shipping Update

Jen Beeman

Have a great holiday weekend to those of you having one. See you next week!!

Hand holding four Grainline Studio pattern envelopes in blue, yellow, mint, and pink fanned out against pink flowering shrubs

New in the Shop

Jen Beeman

I'm excited to announce that we finally have the Maritime Shorts and Lakeside Pajamas in print! In addition to that the Alder and Scout printed patterns are now back in...

New in the Shop

Jen Beeman

I'm excited to announce that we finally have the Maritime Shorts and Lakeside Pajamas in print! In addition to that the Alder and Scout printed patterns are now back in...

Woman wearing olive green Morris Blazer in stretch cotton twill over gray tank top, against textured concrete wall with graffiti

Sew & Tell | Kelly of Cut Cut Sew

Jen Beeman

We always love seeing what Kelly does with the Grainline patterns. Her garments are always perfectly finished, she has a great eye for fabric, and her blog is so fun...

Sew & Tell | Kelly of Cut Cut Sew

Jen Beeman

We always love seeing what Kelly does with the Grainline patterns. Her garments are always perfectly finished, she has a great eye for fabric, and her blog is so fun...