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Four Scout Tee sleeve options on dress forms: short chambray, teal petal sleeve, cream ikat cuffed, and red plaid long sleeve

Introducing the Scout Sleeve Variation Pack

Jen Beeman

Almost as soon as we published the Scout pattern we started receiving requests for a scout sleeve variation pattern pack, so today, 7 years after the original Scout release, I...

Introducing the Scout Sleeve Variation Pack

Jen Beeman

Almost as soon as we published the Scout pattern we started receiving requests for a scout sleeve variation pattern pack, so today, 7 years after the original Scout release, I...

Yates Coat in navy wool on dress form with double-breasted button front and notched collar, six numbered feature callouts

Introducing the Yates Coat!

Jen Beeman

Today I have our first pattern release of 2018 for you: the Yates Coat! One of my favorite type of garments to make is outerwear — I love being able...

Introducing the Yates Coat!

Jen Beeman

Today I have our first pattern release of 2018 for you: the Yates Coat! One of my favorite type of garments to make is outerwear — I love being able...

Soul Craft Festival graphic, June 9–10 2018, Meat Market North Melbourne, with thread, scissors, and fabric swatches

I'm Coming to Australia for the Soul Craft Fest...

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to let you all know that next June I'll be traveling to Australia to teach at the Soul Craft Festival! The Soul Craft Festival is a new...

I'm Coming to Australia for the Soul Craft Fest...

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to let you all know that next June I'll be traveling to Australia to teach at the Soul Craft Festival! The Soul Craft Festival is a new...

Hadley Top View A in black speckled long-sleeve and View B in cream sleeveless, both on wooden hangers

Introducing the Hadley Top

Jen Beeman

Today I'm so excited to introduce our newest pattern, the Hadley Top! When we started out working on this pattern we wanted to design a simple, elegant top that was...

Introducing the Hadley Top

Jen Beeman

Today I'm so excited to introduce our newest pattern, the Hadley Top! When we started out working on this pattern we wanted to design a simple, elegant top that was...

iPad showing Grainline Studio Sew-Along Directory with Learn menu open and three modeled garments on wooden surface

Our New Digital Home!

Jen Beeman

Today we're so excited to share our brand new website with you! This project has been quite a long time in the making. Grainline Studio has existed in one form...

Our New Digital Home!

Jen Beeman

Today we're so excited to share our brand new website with you! This project has been quite a long time in the making. Grainline Studio has existed in one form...

Lark Dress in cream and black stripe with three-quarter sleeves, and Lark Cardigan in mauve over white tank and black pants

Our Lark Variation Packs are Here!

Jen Beeman

We have an exciting variation pack that is perfect for you beginning sewers out there. With the Lark Tee pattern you can make a crew neck, scoop neck and v-...

Our Lark Variation Packs are Here!

Jen Beeman

We have an exciting variation pack that is perfect for you beginning sewers out there. With the Lark Tee pattern you can make a crew neck, scoop neck and v-...

Child hugging a handmade Grainline Studio stuffed squirrel with tan felt ears and white plush body on a wooden table

Our Squirrel Stuffed Toy Pattern is Here!

Jen Beeman

You might remember that back in November we had a cute little squirrel stuffed toy pattern in the Fall issue of Making. Well that issue has sold out and the...

Our Squirrel Stuffed Toy Pattern is Here!

Jen Beeman

You might remember that back in November we had a cute little squirrel stuffed toy pattern in the Fall issue of Making. Well that issue has sold out and the...

Farrow Dress in green and black print with long sleeves and black tights, standing in front of an autumn ivy-covered wall

Introducing the Farrow Dress

Jen Beeman

After a few days of teasing over on Instagram I'm happy to reveal our newest pattern, the Farrow Dress! This dress really is one of my favorites and since we...

Introducing the Farrow Dress

Jen Beeman

After a few days of teasing over on Instagram I'm happy to reveal our newest pattern, the Farrow Dress! This dress really is one of my favorites and since we...

Four quilted jacket styles for sewing inspiration in teal, cream, pink with tie waist, and light blue diamond quilt pattern

Tamarack Jacket in Print

Jen Beeman

I'm excited to let you guys know that as of today the Tamarack Jacket is now available in print, and it's been updated to include a snap (or button if...

Tamarack Jacket in Print

Jen Beeman

I'm excited to let you guys know that as of today the Tamarack Jacket is now available in print, and it's been updated to include a snap (or button if...

Person in white Penny Raglan tee and jeans, seated cross-legged against a turquoise background surrounded by potted plants

New to Grainline, the Penny Raglan!

Jen Beeman

The search for the perfect tee… It’s a real thing. For us it needs to be boxy, drapey, unclingy and of course soft! That’s why the Penny Raglan is the...

New to Grainline, the Penny Raglan!

Jen Beeman

The search for the perfect tee… It’s a real thing. For us it needs to be boxy, drapey, unclingy and of course soft! That’s why the Penny Raglan is the...

Willow Tank and Dress in colorful abstract print and blue chambray, displayed with three Grainline Studio pattern envelopes

Our Newest Pattern: Willow!

Jen Beeman

We have been day dreaming in the studio of warm days at the lake, canoe trips and having night picnics at Millennium Park. And most importantly… what we are going...

Our Newest Pattern: Willow!

Jen Beeman

We have been day dreaming in the studio of warm days at the lake, canoe trips and having night picnics at Millennium Park. And most importantly… what we are going...

Driftless Cardigan sewing pattern in charcoal and heather gray, featuring drop shoulders, front pockets, and button placket

New Pattern Release... The Driftless Cardigan!

Jen Beeman

Cardigans are an essential piece of any transitional weather wardrobe. We have been cooking up a super cute one that we are elated to share with you today. Meet the...

New Pattern Release... The Driftless Cardigan!

Jen Beeman

Cardigans are an essential piece of any transitional weather wardrobe. We have been cooking up a super cute one that we are elated to share with you today. Meet the...

Archer Popover pattern announcement with folded charcoal dot shirt, plaid wool scarf, green knit beanie, and gray mittens

Archer Popover Pattern Release

Jen Beeman

After years of emails, comments, etc. we're super excited to announce that we now have a Popover Pattern add-on available for the Archer Shirt! This pattern addition will allow you...

Archer Popover Pattern Release

Jen Beeman

After years of emails, comments, etc. we're super excited to announce that we now have a Popover Pattern add-on available for the Archer Shirt! This pattern addition will allow you...