The Grainline Blog / Jen's Makes
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...
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...
Projects of 2020: Jon Edition
The final post in my Projects of 2020 series is 4 garments I made for Jon, two sweatshirts and two pairs of socks. Let’s start with the sweatshirts! A few...
Projects of 2020: Jon Edition
The final post in my Projects of 2020 series is 4 garments I made for Jon, two sweatshirts and two pairs of socks. Let’s start with the sweatshirts! A few...
Projects of 2020: Parker Cardigan
Details Pattern: Parker Cardigan by Julie HooverYarn: Purl Soho Good Wool in Hickory NutSize Made: 3rdChanges to Pattern: NoneWorn With: Hadley Top, Bryr Clogs, TiroTiro Necklace I have so much...
Projects of 2020: Parker Cardigan
Details Pattern: Parker Cardigan by Julie HooverYarn: Purl Soho Good Wool in Hickory NutSize Made: 3rdChanges to Pattern: NoneWorn With: Hadley Top, Bryr Clogs, TiroTiro Necklace I have so much...
Projects of 2020: Ray Quilt
The Details Pattern: Carolyn Friedlander Ray QuiltTop Fabric: Windham FabricsBacking: Kona Cotton in StormBinding: Kona Cotton in IndigoBatting: Quilter’s Dream Cotton SelectQuilting Thread: 40wt Mariana King Tut Cotton This was...
Projects of 2020: Ray Quilt
The Details Pattern: Carolyn Friedlander Ray QuiltTop Fabric: Windham FabricsBacking: Kona Cotton in StormBinding: Kona Cotton in IndigoBatting: Quilter’s Dream Cotton SelectQuilting Thread: 40wt Mariana King Tut Cotton This was...
Reed Variation 03: Views B & D Length without t...
Today I'm excited to share our newest Reed Pattern Variation! In this tutorial we'll be showing you how to keep the length of Views B & D but without a...
Reed Variation 03: Views B & D Length without t...
Today I'm excited to share our newest Reed Pattern Variation! In this tutorial we'll be showing you how to keep the length of Views B & D but without a...