The Grainline Blog / Jen's Makes

Woman wearing Felix Dress in black rayon with multicolor floral print, in front of weathered brick building with green door

My Felix Dresses

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Felix Dress Fabric: April Rhodes for Art Gallery Fabric Content: Rayon Size Made: 8 Necklace: Tiro Tiro Shoes: Bryr Clogs It's been a hot minute since I posted a...

My Felix Dresses

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Felix Dress Fabric: April Rhodes for Art Gallery Fabric Content: Rayon Size Made: 8 Necklace: Tiro Tiro Shoes: Bryr Clogs It's been a hot minute since I posted a...

Finished gray linen Uniform Tunic beside in-progress deep purple Uniform Sweater in wool yarn, both on wooden hangers

Summer of Basics Progress

Jen Beeman

Are you guys taking part in the Fringe Association Summer of Basics challenge? If you're wondering what it is, here's it explained by Karen herself: Wherein we each made 3...

Summer of Basics Progress

Jen Beeman

Are you guys taking part in the Fringe Association Summer of Basics challenge? If you're wondering what it is, here's it explained by Karen herself: Wherein we each made 3...

Handknit gray half fisherman's rib pullover with raglan sleeves and crew neck, displayed flat on white background

The Epic Tale of a Sweater for Jon

Jen Beeman

If you follow me on Instagram you may remember that back in February of 2017 I finished knitting a sweater for Jon that I never blogged about. Well, I'm finally...

The Epic Tale of a Sweater for Jon

Jen Beeman

If you follow me on Instagram you may remember that back in February of 2017 I finished knitting a sweater for Jon that I never blogged about. Well, I'm finally...

Three Me Made May outfits in neutral and warm tones: layered knits and sewn garments in rust, charcoal, and black

Me Made May 2018

Jen Beeman

May is upon us and it's time again for Me Made May! If you've followed along with me and Grainline for the past few years you'll know that I'm terrible...

Me Made May 2018

Jen Beeman

May is upon us and it's time again for Me Made May! If you've followed along with me and Grainline for the past few years you'll know that I'm terrible...

Tamarack Jacket in red and cream striped jacquard with button front and long sleeves, displayed flat on white background

A Non-Quilted Tamarack for Spring

Jen Beeman

From time to time I get inquiries about making a non-quilted Tamarack Jacket, aka one without quilting or batting, and yes, it is 100% possible! I thought spring would be...

A Non-Quilted Tamarack for Spring

Jen Beeman

From time to time I get inquiries about making a non-quilted Tamarack Jacket, aka one without quilting or batting, and yes, it is 100% possible! I thought spring would be...

Rust-red boiled wool open-front Tessuti Berlin Jacket with patch pockets on dress form against a white background

A Fall / Winter Wardrobe Progress Update

Jen Beeman

It's been about 2 months since I first posted about my fall / winter wardrobe plans and in that time I've done a bit of sewing! I don't have any...

A Fall / Winter Wardrobe Progress Update

Jen Beeman

It's been about 2 months since I first posted about my fall / winter wardrobe plans and in that time I've done a bit of sewing! I don't have any...

Open sketchbook on wooden surface showing six fashion illustration sketches including Farrow dress and Yates Coat designs

Fall '17 Wardrobe Plans (and a discount code!)

Jen Beeman

I had a hard time getting my Fall '17 wardrobe plans together this year. It's hard when what you love doing becomes your job, and after all these years the...

Fall '17 Wardrobe Plans (and a discount code!)

Jen Beeman

I had a hard time getting my Fall '17 wardrobe plans together this year. It's hard when what you love doing becomes your job, and after all these years the...

Close-up of mauve-brown cable knit High Pines Cowl by Brooklyn Tweed showing vertical raised texture lines

The Awkward Tale of the High Pines Cowl

Jen Beeman

High Pines Cowl Ravelry Project Link Pattern: High Pines Cowl by Jared Flood Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Arbor in Carob Coat:Handmade Guys, I knit a thing that I don't really like...

The Awkward Tale of the High Pines Cowl

Jen Beeman

High Pines Cowl Ravelry Project Link Pattern: High Pines Cowl by Jared Flood Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Arbor in Carob Coat:Handmade Guys, I knit a thing that I don't really like...

Person wearing rust cardigan over black ikat-print sleeveless top, standing in front of green foliage

Indiesew Fall/Winter Collection

Jen Beeman

If you've seen the new Indiesew Fall/Winter Collection you know that our Tamarack Jacket pattern was included in this year's Full Collection! I've only had time to sew up one...

Indiesew Fall/Winter Collection

Jen Beeman

If you've seen the new Indiesew Fall/Winter Collection you know that our Tamarack Jacket pattern was included in this year's Full Collection! I've only had time to sew up one...

Triangle-pieced quilt in Nani Iro double gauze in navy, yellow, green, pink, and cream, from a Fancy Tiger Crafts tutorial

Life Lately v.04

Jen Beeman

Remember the good old days of blogging where I used to overshare all the time? Well they're back! Sort of. It's been a long and strange road navigating Grainline from...

Life Lately v.04

Jen Beeman

Remember the good old days of blogging where I used to overshare all the time? Well they're back! Sort of. It's been a long and strange road navigating Grainline from...

Person with gray hair and glasses wearing rust cardigan and oversized cream knit scarf, standing against a white wall

Summer of Basics: Ludlow Scarf

Jen Beeman

Ludlow Scarf Ravelry Project LinkPattern: Ludlow by Julie Hoover for Brooklyn TweedYarn: Brooklyn Tweed Loft in FossilSweater & Jeans: MadewellShoes: Dieppa Restrepo Completely eschewing my original plans, my second garment...

Summer of Basics: Ludlow Scarf

Jen Beeman

Ludlow Scarf Ravelry Project LinkPattern: Ludlow by Julie Hoover for Brooklyn TweedYarn: Brooklyn Tweed Loft in FossilSweater & Jeans: MadewellShoes: Dieppa Restrepo Completely eschewing my original plans, my second garment...

Gray ribbed knit sweater with long sleeves and wide crewneck, worn with black pants and a long pendant necklace

Getty Sweater

Jen Beeman

Getty Sweater Ravelry Project LinkPattern: Getty by Shellie AndersonYarn: Shibui Cima & TwigNecklace: Verna by Lindsay LewisShoes: Nisolo Sofia in Navy Suede Alright, it's time to report on my first...

Getty Sweater

Jen Beeman

Getty Sweater Ravelry Project LinkPattern: Getty by Shellie AndersonYarn: Shibui Cima & TwigNecklace: Verna by Lindsay LewisShoes: Nisolo Sofia in Navy Suede Alright, it's time to report on my first...

Cream ribbed knit bateau-neck sweater with three-quarter sleeves and fitted ribbed hem, worn with dark jeans

My Bateau-Style Sweater

Jen Beeman

Bateau-Style Sweater Ravelry PostPattern: my ownYarn: The Fibre Co. Luma in Blanca A few years back I had a sweater that I loved, and wore constantly until it died a...

My Bateau-Style Sweater

Jen Beeman

Bateau-Style Sweater Ravelry PostPattern: my ownYarn: The Fibre Co. Luma in Blanca A few years back I had a sweater that I loved, and wore constantly until it died a...