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Portside Dopp Kit: Assembling the Lining
by Jen onToday we'll be assembling the dopp kit lining, this should all seem a bit familiar from the previous assembly steps, but you'll breeze through it because no zippers! To begin, fold and press under the seam allowance under along the zipper edges of both top lining pieces (piece 14). If you adjusted this amount based [...] Continue Reading -
Last Chance for 20% Off!
by Jen onJust a friendly reminder, today is the last day of the Give Thanks Sale. So if you are still contemplating a purchase, you have until midnight tonight to make your decision! Use the code GIVETHANKS2018 at checkout to take 20% off your pattern order at checkout. The details on this years Give Thanks Sale are as follows… [...] Continue Reading -
Portside Dopp Kit: Assembling the Body
by Jen onIn today's Portside Dopp sew-along post we'll be assembling the body of the bag using the pieces we made in our previous post. First we'll need to secure the carrying strap to the front panel of the bag, this is the panel with the zipper pocket. The placement doesn't need to be exact, for this [...] Continue Reading -
Give Thanks Pattern Sale!
by Jen onIt’s that time of year again, where we start looking back on the previous months and planning for the upcoming year. We have a lot to be thankful for around Grainline HQ, but most of all you! We love interacting with each and every one of you who’ve sewn a pattern, commented on a post, [...] Continue Reading -
How to Make a Zipper
by Jen onOne question we get a fair bit, especially in regards to the Portside Travel Set, is how to make your own zipper. I personally love making zippers because you can pick out exactly what you want in regards to the gauge, metal, type of slider, etc. and also because if I have the supplies on [...] Continue Reading -
Portside Dopp Kit: Assembling the Side Panels
by Jen onNow that we have everything cut, it's time to start sewing our Portside Dopp Kits! Today we'll be assembling the panels that make up the Dopp Kit. We'll start with the top panel, then move onto the sides, then end with the carrying strap. Let's get started! Begin by folding and pressing down the ½″ seam [...] Continue Reading