The Grainline Blog / Jen's Makes

Person wearing navy and white striped Linden Sweatshirt with black pants against brick wall covered in red and orange fall ivy

Mariner Stripe Linden Sweater

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Linden SweatshirtFabric: Body / RibbingSize: 2 at bust graded to 6 at hipsModifications: Finished neckband is 1" and hem ribbing is split at side seams with longer ribbing in...

Mariner Stripe Linden Sweater

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Linden SweatshirtFabric: Body / RibbingSize: 2 at bust graded to 6 at hipsModifications: Finished neckband is 1" and hem ribbing is split at side seams with longer ribbing in...

Linden Sweatshirt View B in burgundy French terry with cropped length, worn with black pants against brick wall

Linden Sweatshirt View B

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Linden Sweatshirt View BSelf Fabric: French TerryRibbing: None usedSize: Straight 6 because it needed to be photographed on my dress form. Typically I would use a 2 or 4...

Linden Sweatshirt View B

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Linden Sweatshirt View BSelf Fabric: French TerryRibbing: None usedSize: Straight 6 because it needed to be photographed on my dress form. Typically I would use a 2 or 4...

Linden Sweatshirt View A in navy French terry with ribbed neckline and cuffs, worn with black pants against red brick wall

Linden Sweatshirt View A

Jen Beeman

Today I'm sharing more photos of my View A Linden Sweatshirt and a bit more info about the pattern. Lets start with the pattern and fabric basics. Pattern: Linden Sweatshirt...

Linden Sweatshirt View A

Jen Beeman

Today I'm sharing more photos of my View A Linden Sweatshirt and a bit more info about the pattern. Lets start with the pattern and fabric basics. Pattern: Linden Sweatshirt...

Alder Archer combo in black and white gingham, worn with black tights and cognac boots against concrete wall

Sewn: Black + White Sleeved Alder

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Alder Shirtdress View A with sleeves from the Archer Button UpPattern Tutorial: Archer + Alder VariationFabric: Carolina Gingham 1" from Robert KaufmanShoes: Rachel Comey Penpals (cause someone always asks...

Sewn: Black + White Sleeved Alder

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Alder Shirtdress View A with sleeves from the Archer Button UpPattern Tutorial: Archer + Alder VariationFabric: Carolina Gingham 1" from Robert KaufmanShoes: Rachel Comey Penpals (cause someone always asks...

Person wearing green and gray striped V-neck sweater with black pants in front of ivy-covered door with no trespassing sign

Benton Sweater

Jen Beeman

Project Details: (view on Ravelry)Pattern: Benton by Julie Hoover for Brooklyn TweedSize: 2nd smallestYarn: Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in Lost Lake Heather and Down Heather It's been a while since...

Benton Sweater

Jen Beeman

Project Details: (view on Ravelry)Pattern: Benton by Julie Hoover for Brooklyn TweedSize: 2nd smallestYarn: Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in Lost Lake Heather and Down Heather It's been a while since...

Woman wearing a sleeveless Alder Shirtdress in cream silk twill with purple geometric print, with collar and chest pocket

Alder Shirtdress Versions 3 & 4: Printed Silk

Jen Beeman

Today we have both of the silk versions of the Alder Shirtdress. This first one is made in a woven silk with a bit of body which I think holds...

Alder Shirtdress Versions 3 & 4: Printed Silk

Jen Beeman

Today we have both of the silk versions of the Alder Shirtdress. This first one is made in a woven silk with a bit of body which I think holds...

Side view of woman wearing a sleeveless light-wash denim Alder Shirtdress with collar, gathered skirt, and shirt-tail hem

Alder Shirtdress Version 2: Light Denim

Jen Beeman

Here we go with round two of awkward photos of me talking to Jon while getting my photo taken in an Alder dress! This View B of Alder is made...

Alder Shirtdress Version 2: Light Denim

Jen Beeman

Here we go with round two of awkward photos of me talking to Jon while getting my photo taken in an Alder dress! This View B of Alder is made...

Woman wearing a sleeveless dark denim Alder Shirtdress with collar, chest pocket, and white buttons, wearing tan clogs

Alder Shirtdress Version 1: Dark Denim

Jen Beeman

As I mentioned in yesterday's post I've made about a million (okay 7 in actual fabric) Alders so far. I wanted to post a little about some of them so...

Alder Shirtdress Version 1: Dark Denim

Jen Beeman

As I mentioned in yesterday's post I've made about a million (okay 7 in actual fabric) Alders so far. I wanted to post a little about some of them so...

Five mirror selfies showing Me Made May outfits including a Linden Sweatshirt, Hadley Top, floral dress, and denim shirtdress

Me Made May Recap

Jen Beeman

You guys ready for some Me Made May Recap time? Just when you couldn’t get enough selfies of me on IG I’m throwing them at you one more time. Sheesh!!...

Me Made May Recap

Jen Beeman

You guys ready for some Me Made May Recap time? Just when you couldn’t get enough selfies of me on IG I’m throwing them at you one more time. Sheesh!!...

Close-up of cream french terry Linden Sweatshirt showing the ribbed neckband and raglan sleeve seam from the front

Spring '14 Wardrobe: Cream Terry Sweatshirt

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to blog the first part of my Spring '14 Wardrobe! I finished this a little bit ago but was waiting for some non-coat, snow melted weather to...

Spring '14 Wardrobe: Cream Terry Sweatshirt

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to blog the first part of my Spring '14 Wardrobe! I finished this a little bit ago but was waiting for some non-coat, snow melted weather to...

Gray tabby cat lying on colorful triangle quilt pieces arranged on a wood floor, showing a variety of prints and colors

Laying out the Catnap Quilt

Jen Beeman

Lately I've been very busy working on things that are, as of yet, unbloggable, but I'm trying this new thing where I take at least one day off during the...

Laying out the Catnap Quilt

Jen Beeman

Lately I've been very busy working on things that are, as of yet, unbloggable, but I'm trying this new thing where I take at least one day off during the...

Black and white photo of a Scout Tee variation in geometric ikat print, lengthened to tunic length with three-quarter sleeves

Geometric 3/4 Sleeve Scout Variation

Jen Beeman

I've been getting loads of emails for a long time all asking this question... "How do I make the Scout with longer sleeves?" Well I finally got it together and...

Geometric 3/4 Sleeve Scout Variation

Jen Beeman

I've been getting loads of emails for a long time all asking this question... "How do I make the Scout with longer sleeves?" Well I finally got it together and...

Moss Skirt in navy organic cotton sateen with gold polka dot print, hung on a wooden skirt hanger

Grainline Moss Skirt x Spoonflower

Jen Beeman

A few weeks ago Spoonflower contacted me about trying out one of my patterns in some of their fabric and of course I said yes. I never say no to...

Grainline Moss Skirt x Spoonflower

Jen Beeman

A few weeks ago Spoonflower contacted me about trying out one of my patterns in some of their fabric and of course I said yes. I never say no to...