The Grainline Blog / Jen's Makes
Cutting the Austin Dress Front Bodice on the Fold
Have you ever wondered if you can cut the front bodice of the Austin Dress on the fold? If so you’re in luck, you absolutely can! This is a great...
Cutting the Austin Dress Front Bodice on the Fold
Have you ever wondered if you can cut the front bodice of the Austin Dress on the fold? If so you’re in luck, you absolutely can! This is a great...
Adding Tie Front Bows to the Austin Dress
I’ve been wanting to try a tie front variation for the Austin Dress for quite some time now, since seeing tops and dresses with cute little bows popping up everywhere, but...
Adding Tie Front Bows to the Austin Dress
I’ve been wanting to try a tie front variation for the Austin Dress for quite some time now, since seeing tops and dresses with cute little bows popping up everywhere, but...
My Poppy Dress Shrank in the Wash, So I Gave It...
Today I have a little Poppy transformation to share with you! If you’ve been following for a minute you might remember when I originally posted this dress back in April of...
My Poppy Dress Shrank in the Wash, So I Gave It...
Today I have a little Poppy transformation to share with you! If you’ve been following for a minute you might remember when I originally posted this dress back in April of...
How To: Sew Faux Button Bands on the Austin Dress
If you love the look of the original Austin Dress button bands, but just want to skip the buttonholes, this tutorial is for you! I'll show you how to create...
How To: Sew Faux Button Bands on the Austin Dress
If you love the look of the original Austin Dress button bands, but just want to skip the buttonholes, this tutorial is for you! I'll show you how to create...
Removing the Austin Dress Side Seam Button Bands
If you've been eyeing the Austin Dress but dreading the side seam button bands, this tutorial is for you. I'll walk you through simple pattern alterations to remove the button...
Removing the Austin Dress Side Seam Button Bands
If you've been eyeing the Austin Dress but dreading the side seam button bands, this tutorial is for you. I'll walk you through simple pattern alterations to remove the button...
Mending & Making from the Stash
Lately I've been busy outside of work, attempting to work through my stashes of fabric and yarn while making repairs to pieces that have languished in my "mending" pile for...
Mending & Making from the Stash
Lately I've been busy outside of work, attempting to work through my stashes of fabric and yarn while making repairs to pieces that have languished in my "mending" pile for...
Mind the Maker Floral Viscose Poppy Dress
I'd like to introduce you to my two favorite Poppies. Meet Poppy, my beagle (bottom left)—my first favorite Poppy—and my floral Poppy Dress, my second favorite Poppy. This is the...
Mind the Maker Floral Viscose Poppy Dress
I'd like to introduce you to my two favorite Poppies. Meet Poppy, my beagle (bottom left)—my first favorite Poppy—and my floral Poppy Dress, my second favorite Poppy. This is the...
Gingham Linen Poppy Dress
Last January I had big plans for myself, as one occasionally does at the beginning of a new year. I thought I’d try something new, an organized way to jump...
Gingham Linen Poppy Dress
Last January I had big plans for myself, as one occasionally does at the beginning of a new year. I thought I’d try something new, an organized way to jump...
My Track Laying Town Bag with Shoulder Strap
Every Sunday morning since last June, weather permitting, I wake up early with the beagles to get ready for tracking. Only Okie goes, but Poppy is excited to eat early...
My Track Laying Town Bag with Shoulder Strap
Every Sunday morning since last June, weather permitting, I wake up early with the beagles to get ready for tracking. Only Okie goes, but Poppy is excited to eat early...
2024 Make Nine: Corin Dress
My first Make Nine garment(s) are complete and I'm sharing 3 Grainline Studio Corin Tops turned Dresses. Additionally, I'll guide you through my muslin process and explain the reasons behind...
2024 Make Nine: Corin Dress
My first Make Nine garment(s) are complete and I'm sharing 3 Grainline Studio Corin Tops turned Dresses. Additionally, I'll guide you through my muslin process and explain the reasons behind...
Jen's Camo Cortland Trench
One of my favorite things about this pattern is it feels a lot more wearable for everyday for me than a traditional long, belted trench. I live in a constant...
Jen's Camo Cortland Trench
One of my favorite things about this pattern is it feels a lot more wearable for everyday for me than a traditional long, belted trench. I live in a constant...
Jen's Me Made May Week 1 Recap
Well week 1 of Me Made May 2021 is in the books! I still don't love taking a daily photo but overall it hasn't been too bad and I've already...
Jen's Me Made May Week 1 Recap
Well week 1 of Me Made May 2021 is in the books! I still don't love taking a daily photo but overall it hasn't been too bad and I've already...
Me Made May 2021
It’s that time of year again, time for all of us to wear every random thing we’ve ever made all month in an effort to only wear “me made” garments...
Me Made May 2021
It’s that time of year again, time for all of us to wear every random thing we’ve ever made all month in an effort to only wear “me made” garments...