The Grainline Blog / Tutorials

Slip stitch diagram with numbered steps showing teal thread technique, magnified detail of needle placement below fabric edge

How To Sew a Slip Stitch

lexi aprati

Slip Stitch, a love poem. Just kidding, though I do have a lot of love for this stitch. In my opinion the slip stitch is the most magical of all...

How To Sew a Slip Stitch

lexi aprati

Slip Stitch, a love poem. Just kidding, though I do have a lot of love for this stitch. In my opinion the slip stitch is the most magical of all...

Whip stitch diagram with numbered steps showing teal thread technique, magnified detail of needle placement over fabric edge

How To Sew A Whip Stitch

lexi aprati

Ah, the humble Whip stitch. It is super quick, super easy, and very versatile! Though many of us may already be familiar with the whip stitch, did you know this...

How To Sew A Whip Stitch

lexi aprati

Ah, the humble Whip stitch. It is super quick, super easy, and very versatile! Though many of us may already be familiar with the whip stitch, did you know this...

Catch stitch diagram with numbered steps showing teal thread technique, magnified detail of needle placement over fabric edge

How To Sew A Catch Stitch

lexi aprati

Today's tutorial shows you how to sew a catch stitch. The catch stitch is a hand stitch that is most commonly used on garment hems but can also be used...

How To Sew A Catch Stitch

lexi aprati

Today's tutorial shows you how to sew a catch stitch. The catch stitch is a hand stitch that is most commonly used on garment hems but can also be used...

Reed Skirt in olive and black jacquard, worn with black tee, cream scarf, and black ankle boots against brick wall

Reed Variation 03: Views B & D Length without t...

Jen Beeman

Today I'm excited to share our newest Reed Pattern Variation! In this tutorial we'll be showing you how to keep the length of Views B & D but without a...

Reed Variation 03: Views B & D Length without t...

Jen Beeman

Today I'm excited to share our newest Reed Pattern Variation! In this tutorial we'll be showing you how to keep the length of Views B & D but without a...

Reed Skirt in golden yellow wool with button-front placket, ruffled patch pockets, and A-line silhouette on wooden hanger

Reed Skirt: Alternate Button Placket Application

lexi aprati

Today we will be sharing an alternate way to finish the button placket on view A or B of the Reed Skirt. You may remember my Reed from a little...

Reed Skirt: Alternate Button Placket Application

lexi aprati

Today we will be sharing an alternate way to finish the button placket on view A or B of the Reed Skirt. You may remember my Reed from a little...

DIY scarf tutorial: cream polka dot silk chiffon scarf with black tassels, draped on Eames chair on chevron rug

Free Tasseled Scarf Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Today's free tutorial is this cute and quick to make tasseled scarf! This is a great last minute gift for yourself or others, and can easily be made with supplies...

Free Tasseled Scarf Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Today's free tutorial is this cute and quick to make tasseled scarf! This is a great last minute gift for yourself or others, and can easily be made with supplies...

Grainline Apron with green and cream tropical leaf print body, yellow polka dot pocket and straps, on white background

Grainline Apron Pattern & Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Today's download is a project we made back in 2016 but unfortunately the original post was lost forever in our website update. So we've re-photographed it to bring you today's...

Grainline Apron Pattern & Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Today's download is a project we made back in 2016 but unfortunately the original post was lost forever in our website update. So we've re-photographed it to bring you today's...

Front and back views of Reed Skirt in mustard with button front and ruffled pockets, paired with blue floral blouse

Reed Skirt Modification: Ruffled Patch Pockets ...

lexi aprati

Patch pockets are the perfect opportunity to get creative and level up your garments. Today we'll be showing a tutorial for how to make the ruffled patch pockets featured on...

Reed Skirt Modification: Ruffled Patch Pockets ...

lexi aprati

Patch pockets are the perfect opportunity to get creative and level up your garments. Today we'll be showing a tutorial for how to make the ruffled patch pockets featured on...

Reed Skirt shown inside out, revealing charcoal lining, brown textured waistband and hem trim, and center back zipper

Adding a Lining to the Reed Skirt

Jen Beeman

We've gotten a few questions about adding a lining to the Reed Skirt and we're here today to answer that for you! It's quite easy and this tutorial can be...

Adding a Lining to the Reed Skirt

Jen Beeman

We've gotten a few questions about adding a lining to the Reed Skirt and we're here today to answer that for you! It's quite easy and this tutorial can be...

Fold of yellow fabric with needle and thread demonstrating slip stitch hand sewing technique

How To: Hand Sew A Slip Stitch

Aimee Ortega

Need to know how to hand stitch an invisible seam? We've got you covered in this slip stitch tutorial!

How To: Hand Sew A Slip Stitch

Aimee Ortega

Need to know how to hand stitch an invisible seam? We've got you covered in this slip stitch tutorial!

Narrow fabric tubes in cream and sage green showing turned spaghetti straps made using the rouleau method on white background

How To Sew and Turn Spaghetti Straps

Aimee Ortega

When you ask sewists what skills or particular techniques they dislike, you're likely to get varied responses. But if you specifically ask them about their experience making spaghetti straps, you're...

How To Sew and Turn Spaghetti Straps

Aimee Ortega

When you ask sewists what skills or particular techniques they dislike, you're likely to get varied responses. But if you specifically ask them about their experience making spaghetti straps, you're...

Wrong side of mitered fabric scraps in gray and white spotted print, folded at 45-degree angles

How To Sew Mitered Corners

Aimee Ortega

The first time I sewed a mitered corner was in 2016; it was a revelation. Up until that point, I had finished corners by folding the seam allowances of the...

How To Sew Mitered Corners

Aimee Ortega

The first time I sewed a mitered corner was in 2016; it was a revelation. Up until that point, I had finished corners by folding the seam allowances of the...

Back view of dark indigo sleeveless jumpsuit, styled with hacked navy Portside Dopp Kit worn as a crossbody bag

Portside Dopp Kit: Fanny Pack Tutorial

Aimee Ortega

Today we're showing you how to easily modify your Portside Dopp Kit from toiletry bag to one of our favorite practical accessories, the Fanny Pack! Don't let the name deter...

Portside Dopp Kit: Fanny Pack Tutorial

Aimee Ortega

Today we're showing you how to easily modify your Portside Dopp Kit from toiletry bag to one of our favorite practical accessories, the Fanny Pack! Don't let the name deter...