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Handmade Apartment Tour | Bedroom

Posted on May 15, 2013 by jen | grainline

You guys, I love my new bedroom so much! I painted the walls a light silvery grey that is so cozy and relaxing and it’s the perfect size for anything I would want in here. I haven’t made too many … Continue reading →

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Handmade Apartment Tour | Kitchen

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jen | grainline

Welcome to my new kitchen! If you follow me on Instagram (@grainlinestudio) you already know that I’ve been doing a lot of home sewing since I’ve moved into my apartment and finally I’ve finished it all up and it’s time … Continue reading →

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Book Report | Sew Red & Giveaway

Posted on May 11, 2013 by jen | grainline

Today I’ve got a little something different on the blog, a book review! A little while back I was sent the book Sew Red by Jimmy Bean’s Wool to take a look at. I’d never done a book review before … Continue reading →

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The Planet Money Shirt

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jen | grainline

Planet Money T-Shirt Kickstarter Do any of you guys listen to Planet Money? I’ve been a fan since they started covering the financial collapse here in the US a few years ago with their This American Life episode “The Giant … Continue reading →

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…and I’m Back!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by jen | grainline

Well it took a little longer than expected, as usual, but I’m moved in, unpacked and almost done making things for the apartment. Best part about moving – you get to make so many new things, am I right? So … Continue reading →

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Settling In

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jen | grainline

Well we’re here and living in a sea of boxes. I hope to be unpacked and back to posting by Friday, but don’t hold me to it. If you like you can find me tearing up Instagram here with photos … Continue reading →

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We’re Moving (be back soon!)

Posted on April 17, 2013 by jen | grainline

This little grey cat and I are currently in the middle of painting our new apartment, packing up our stuff and moving. It’s been a pretty crazy past week and a half working on the new place while trying to … Continue reading →

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Archer Sew Along | Day 14 | Buttons & Buttonholes

Posted on April 16, 2013 by jen | grainline

Alright, final day here guys, WHOO HOO!!! Lets put some buttons in! Buttons get a bad wrap in the sewing world a lot of the time, maybe it’s the two step button & buttonhole process, but it’s really easy. Start … Continue reading →

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Archer Sew Along | Day 13 | Cuffs and Hem

Posted on April 15, 2013 by jen | grainline

Alright, cuff time. First you’re going to want to fold and stitch your pleats in place. The direction of the pleats is marked on the pattern but if you don’t have it handy, you’re going to want to press the … Continue reading →

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Archer Sew Along | Day 12 | Assembling & Attaching the Collar

Posted on April 12, 2013 by jen | grainline

Okay time for the exciting part, are you guys ready to put in your collars? We’re going to both assemble the collars and attach it today, it seemed easier and less confusing than splitting it into two posts. This is … Continue reading →

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