The Grainline Blog / Sew-Alongs
Portside Dopp Kit Fabric Inspiration
Today we're going to talk about fabric ideas for your Portside Dopp Kits. There are a ton of options for your Portside Dopp Kit - but to narrow things down...
Portside Dopp Kit Fabric Inspiration
Today we're going to talk about fabric ideas for your Portside Dopp Kits. There are a ton of options for your Portside Dopp Kit - but to narrow things down...
Portside Dopp Kit Supply List
Today I'm going to discuss the supplies needed if you'd like to sew up a Portside Dopp Kit as part of our Holiday Sew-Along. We don't start until November 12th...
Portside Dopp Kit Supply List
Today I'm going to discuss the supplies needed if you'd like to sew up a Portside Dopp Kit as part of our Holiday Sew-Along. We don't start until November 12th...
Felix Sew-Along: Hems
Alright, today is the last day in the Felix Sew-Along and we'll be hemming our dresses! Hemming the dress is pretty much exactly the same as hemming the sleeves so...
Felix Sew-Along: Hems
Alright, today is the last day in the Felix Sew-Along and we'll be hemming our dresses! Hemming the dress is pretty much exactly the same as hemming the sleeves so...
Felix Sew-Along: Sleeveless
Today we'll be using a bias facing to finish the armholes of the sleeveless version of the Felix Dress. If you've done this before or followed our flat bias facings...
Felix Sew-Along: Sleeveless
Today we'll be using a bias facing to finish the armholes of the sleeveless version of the Felix Dress. If you've done this before or followed our flat bias facings...
Felix Sew-Along: Sleeves
Alright, if you're putting sleeves on your Felix Dress, today is for you! If not, just sit back and wait for our next post. The instructions in the pattern booklet...
Felix Sew-Along: Sleeves
Alright, if you're putting sleeves on your Felix Dress, today is for you! If not, just sit back and wait for our next post. The instructions in the pattern booklet...
Felix Sew-Along: Side Seams
We've got an easy day for you today in the Felix Sew-Along, we're just sewing up those side seams. Four seams and you're all done and can finally try on...
Felix Sew-Along: Side Seams
We've got an easy day for you today in the Felix Sew-Along, we're just sewing up those side seams. Four seams and you're all done and can finally try on...
Felix Sew-Along: Attaching the Skirts
Today in the Felix Sew-Along we'll be attaching our skirts to the front and back bodices and it all starts to look like a dress. I love the moment when...
Felix Sew-Along: Attaching the Skirts
Today in the Felix Sew-Along we'll be attaching our skirts to the front and back bodices and it all starts to look like a dress. I love the moment when...
Felix Sew-Along: Pockets
It's an easy day today in the Felix Sew-Along, today we'll be attaching our pocket pieces. It's pretty straightforward, especially after the last two sew-along posts. Begin by taking two...
Felix Sew-Along: Pockets
It's an easy day today in the Felix Sew-Along, today we'll be attaching our pocket pieces. It's pretty straightforward, especially after the last two sew-along posts. Begin by taking two...
Felix Sew-Along: Attaching the Neckband
Today we'll be attaching the neckband to the bodice. This is a bit of a non-standard procedure but it produces a completely clean finish and might make you feel like...
Felix Sew-Along: Attaching the Neckband
Today we'll be attaching the neckband to the bodice. This is a bit of a non-standard procedure but it produces a completely clean finish and might make you feel like...
Felix Sew-Along: Neckband & Bodice Assembly
Okay, are you all ready to finally start sewing? Today we'll be assembling the neckband of the dress as well as the self and lining bodices. Let's dive in! Begin...
Felix Sew-Along: Neckband & Bodice Assembly
Okay, are you all ready to finally start sewing? Today we'll be assembling the neckband of the dress as well as the self and lining bodices. Let's dive in! Begin...
Felix Sew-Along: Cutting and Fusing
Today we're going to be cutting our dresses as well as prepping our pieces to sew by applying the fusible interfacing. I love getting that step out of the way...
Felix Sew-Along: Cutting and Fusing
Today we're going to be cutting our dresses as well as prepping our pieces to sew by applying the fusible interfacing. I love getting that step out of the way...
Felix Sew-Along: Advanced Pattern Adjustments
Today we’re going to build on the basic Felix pattern adjustments we shared on Monday and show you how to easily raise the V-neckline and do a small or full...
Felix Sew-Along: Advanced Pattern Adjustments
Today we’re going to build on the basic Felix pattern adjustments we shared on Monday and show you how to easily raise the V-neckline and do a small or full...
Felix Sew-Along: Making a Muslin and Basic Adju...
I've decided to break our typical pattern adjustment post down into two segments so that we can go into a bit more detail and talk about making a muslin. We...
Felix Sew-Along: Making a Muslin and Basic Adju...
I've decided to break our typical pattern adjustment post down into two segments so that we can go into a bit more detail and talk about making a muslin. We...