Monthly Archives: February 2012

happy leap day!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jen | grainline

Hope you are having a wonderful extra day! We’re lucky to be enjoying some amazing weather in Chicago, though it’s starting to cloud over now. I woke up early today, answered some emails and did a bit of work and … Continue reading →

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becoming a designer | megan nielsen feature

Posted on February 28, 2012 by jen | grainline

  I can’t believe I haven’t posted about this until now, but I was a featured indie designer over on Megan Nielson’s blog a few weeks ago.  I’m sure you all know Megan from her collections and sewing patterns, you know … Continue reading →

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bits and pieces

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jen | grainline

Working on a lot of things this week that I can’t really post about. A first sample of a new print. A little something for a surprise package. The muslin for an exciting sleeve for a friend’s wedding dress.

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Spring Wardrobe Color Palette

Posted on February 24, 2012 by jen | grainline

[image by julia stotz] I think I’ve pretty much narrowed down my main spring wardrobe colors: nude, lemon, mint, poppy and sky.  I’m pretty into the brights paired with neutrals for spring and summer and I can’t wait to get … Continue reading →

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Handmade Wardrobe | Spring 2012 Group

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jen | grainline

[image via design sponge] So, Spring Wardrobes! It seems like a few of you would be interesting in sharing our spring wardrobe plans in one place so I’ve started the Handmade Wardrobe | Spring 2012 Flickr group so that we … Continue reading →

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Morris Blazer

Posted on February 21, 2012 by jen | grainline

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spring dream

Posted on February 17, 2012 by jen | grainline

[from my pinterest] Okay so I know mid-February is pretty early to be thinking about spring, but with all the warm weather we’ve been getting this winter, it’s pretty hard not to think about it. I’ve been really into these … Continue reading →

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Sewing Tutorial | Getting Flat Bias Necklines

Posted on February 15, 2012 by jen | grainline

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a trio of socks

Posted on February 13, 2012 by jen | grainline

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Back in the Pattern Shop

Posted on February 12, 2012 by jen | grainline

Finally!! The Tiny Pocket Tank and Scout Woven Tee are both back in the shop and the size range has been expanded to fit sizes 0-18. I designed a new shop that will run a little smoother than the previous … Continue reading →

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