The Grainline Blog / Sew-Alongs
Morris Sew-Along: Setting Your Sleeves
To begin the process of inserting your sleeves we first need to assemble the sleeves. Start by sewing the underarm seam of each sleeve, finish the seam as desired (I...
Morris Sew-Along: Setting Your Sleeves
To begin the process of inserting your sleeves we first need to assemble the sleeves. Start by sewing the underarm seam of each sleeve, finish the seam as desired (I...
Morris Sew-Along: Assembling the Body
Today we're going to work through Morris Blazer steps 1-8 in the pattern booklet. Begin by fusing all of your interfacing to the corresponding pieces. You don't need to do...
Morris Sew-Along: Assembling the Body
Today we're going to work through Morris Blazer steps 1-8 in the pattern booklet. Begin by fusing all of your interfacing to the corresponding pieces. You don't need to do...
Morris Sew-Along: Cutting
Cutting the Morris is pretty self explanatory but I wanted to touch on a quick point or two. Above are the pieces you'll need to cut from your self fabric...
Morris Sew-Along: Cutting
Cutting the Morris is pretty self explanatory but I wanted to touch on a quick point or two. Above are the pieces you'll need to cut from your self fabric...
Morris Sew-Along: Adjustments
Today as requested I have a few specific fit adjustments for you - lengthening and shortening the pattern, and a full bust adjustment. First up is lengthening and shortening the...
Morris Sew-Along: Adjustments
Today as requested I have a few specific fit adjustments for you - lengthening and shortening the pattern, and a full bust adjustment. First up is lengthening and shortening the...
Morris Sew-Along: Choosing Fabrics
Today we're going to talk a little bit about choosing fabrics for your Morris Blazer. The Morris is drafted for use with fabrics that have a bit of stretch so...
Morris Sew-Along: Choosing Fabrics
Today we're going to talk a little bit about choosing fabrics for your Morris Blazer. The Morris is drafted for use with fabrics that have a bit of stretch so...
Cascade Sew-Along: Lining your Coat
Today is the final post in the Cascade Sew-Along, save for some variations I have planned that will pop up in the next few weeks, and we're going to be...
Cascade Sew-Along: Lining your Coat
Today is the final post in the Cascade Sew-Along, save for some variations I have planned that will pop up in the next few weeks, and we're going to be...
Cascade Sew-Along: Assembling the Lining and Fa...
Today we'll be assembling our lining and facings to get ready to bag our coat. To begin, grab the two back lining pieces and pin the center back seam with...
Cascade Sew-Along: Assembling the Lining and Fa...
Today we'll be assembling our lining and facings to get ready to bag our coat. To begin, grab the two back lining pieces and pin the center back seam with...
Cascade Sew-Along: Hood
Today we'll be assembling and attaching the hood. Start by grabbing your self hood pieces and set the hood lining and facings aside for a moment. With right sides facing...
Cascade Sew-Along: Hood
Today we'll be assembling and attaching the hood. Start by grabbing your self hood pieces and set the hood lining and facings aside for a moment. With right sides facing...
Cascade Sew-Along: Collar
Next up in the Cascade Sew-Along is applying either your collar or hood. Today I'll be showing you how to attach your collar. In the booklet and samples, View A...
Cascade Sew-Along: Collar
Next up in the Cascade Sew-Along is applying either your collar or hood. Today I'll be showing you how to attach your collar. In the booklet and samples, View A...
Cascade Sew-Along: Side Seams & Sleeves
Today we're turning our coat pieces into something you can actually wear, side seams & sleeves! Begin by sewing the coat fronts and backs together (with right sides facing of...
Cascade Sew-Along: Side Seams & Sleeves
Today we're turning our coat pieces into something you can actually wear, side seams & sleeves! Begin by sewing the coat fronts and backs together (with right sides facing of...
Cascade Sew-Along: Attaching your Toggles
Today we'll be attaching the toggles to the coat. Begin by placing your clasped toggles across the front of your coat to double check that the toggle strap length is...
Cascade Sew-Along: Attaching your Toggles
Today we'll be attaching the toggles to the coat. Begin by placing your clasped toggles across the front of your coat to double check that the toggle strap length is...
Cascade Sew-Along: Front Bands View B
Today we'll be attaching the front bands for View B including the zipper panels. Remember, either view can be made with or without the zipper so don't feel like just...
Cascade Sew-Along: Front Bands View B
Today we'll be attaching the front bands for View B including the zipper panels. Remember, either view can be made with or without the zipper so don't feel like just...
Cascade Sew-Along: Front Bands View A
I'm showing View A in the sew along without the zipper. It feels a little less formal to me and when I'm wearing a short jacket I'm not as concerned...
Cascade Sew-Along: Front Bands View A
I'm showing View A in the sew along without the zipper. It feels a little less formal to me and when I'm wearing a short jacket I'm not as concerned...