The Grainline Blog / Pattern Hacking
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...
2024 Make Nine: Corin Pattern Adjustments
In this video, I'm showing how I transformed the Corin Top into the Corin Dress. Join me as I guide you through easy pattern adjustments, including creating a yoke, adding...
2024 Make Nine: Corin Pattern Adjustments
In this video, I'm showing how I transformed the Corin Top into the Corin Dress. Join me as I guide you through easy pattern adjustments, including creating a yoke, adding...
Transform Your Alder
Last week we launched the Alder Shirtdress in our 14 – 32 D-cup size range and I want to thank you all for the warm welcome! As with our other patterns, in...
Transform Your Alder
Last week we launched the Alder Shirtdress in our 14 – 32 D-cup size range and I want to thank you all for the warm welcome! As with our other patterns, in...
Lining the Sleeveless Farrow Dress: Part 3
Today we are continuing the series of tutorials showing how add a lining to the Farrow Dress. So far, we've covered how to draft patterns for the lining and facings and how to...
Lining the Sleeveless Farrow Dress: Part 3
Today we are continuing the series of tutorials showing how add a lining to the Farrow Dress. So far, we've covered how to draft patterns for the lining and facings and how to...
Lining the Sleeved Farrow: Part 2
Today post is a continuation of our Lining the Sleeved Farrow tutorial. In this lesson I'll be walking you through assembling the lining pieces of your Farrow Dress. If you...
Lining the Sleeved Farrow: Part 2
Today post is a continuation of our Lining the Sleeved Farrow tutorial. In this lesson I'll be walking you through assembling the lining pieces of your Farrow Dress. If you...
Removing the Inseam Farrow Pockets
One of the first pattern variation tutorials we published for the Farrow back when we released the original 0-18 pattern was this tutorial on removing the inseam pockets. Of course...
Removing the Inseam Farrow Pockets
One of the first pattern variation tutorials we published for the Farrow back when we released the original 0-18 pattern was this tutorial on removing the inseam pockets. Of course...
Pom-Pom Trim Petal Sleeve Scout Tee
As September is coming to a close, today's Scout Tee September post will be the last one in the series; however, we're far from done creating pattern modifications for the Scout....
Pom-Pom Trim Petal Sleeve Scout Tee
As September is coming to a close, today's Scout Tee September post will be the last one in the series; however, we're far from done creating pattern modifications for the Scout....
A Sleeveless Midi-Length Lark Tee Dress
I originally planned on making a t-shirt dress earlier this season. I knew I wanted to use the Lark Tee Dress Variation Pack pattern because the slim fit of the...
A Sleeveless Midi-Length Lark Tee Dress
I originally planned on making a t-shirt dress earlier this season. I knew I wanted to use the Lark Tee Dress Variation Pack pattern because the slim fit of the...
Scout Tee Modification: Gathered Scout Tee
Our Scout Tee September series continues today with another Scout Tee pattern modification. By creating a front yoke piece, we were able to build upon our favorite element of the...
Scout Tee Modification: Gathered Scout Tee
Our Scout Tee September series continues today with another Scout Tee pattern modification. By creating a front yoke piece, we were able to build upon our favorite element of the...
Scout Tee Modification: Split Back
We established our love for split back tops back in 2013 when we released our Lakeside Pajama set, but for some reason we've never transferred that design detail over to...
Scout Tee Modification: Split Back
We established our love for split back tops back in 2013 when we released our Lakeside Pajama set, but for some reason we've never transferred that design detail over to...
Scout Tee Modification: Cuffed Elbow Length Sle...
The simplicity of the Scout Tee makes it a wonderful canvas for creativity, and it's why we're so excited to be featuring it all month long. We previously wrote about...
Scout Tee Modification: Cuffed Elbow Length Sle...
The simplicity of the Scout Tee makes it a wonderful canvas for creativity, and it's why we're so excited to be featuring it all month long. We previously wrote about...
Lexi's Tie Front Alder Shirt
After planning out her 2019 Summer Style Inspiration Pinterest board, Lexi got down to work on bringing her seasonal wardrobe to life. She made this Tie Front Alder Shirt out...
Lexi's Tie Front Alder Shirt
After planning out her 2019 Summer Style Inspiration Pinterest board, Lexi got down to work on bringing her seasonal wardrobe to life. She made this Tie Front Alder Shirt out...