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Embroidery sampler on cream linen showing back, stem, satin, French knot, and chain stitches, numbered 1-5

Five Basic Embroidery Stitches

Aimee Ortega

Earlier this week we shared some embroidery inspiration in the form of these two embroidered Lark Tees. Today, we're circling back and breaking down five basic embroidery stitches with step...

Five Basic Embroidery Stitches

Aimee Ortega

Earlier this week we shared some embroidery inspiration in the form of these two embroidered Lark Tees. Today, we're circling back and breaking down five basic embroidery stitches with step...

Nine seam finish samples including French seam, bound seam, zigzag, and Hong Kong finish

A Guide To Seam Finishes for Woven Fabrics

Aimee Ortega

We've slowly been combing through our post archives in order to update older posts, and simultaneously identify gaps in the resources we provide. Outside of two French seam posts -...

A Guide To Seam Finishes for Woven Fabrics

Aimee Ortega

We've slowly been combing through our post archives in order to update older posts, and simultaneously identify gaps in the resources we provide. Outside of two French seam posts -...

Wavy red and navy piping sewn into white sweatshirting, demonstrating piping application technique

Two Ways to Sew Piping into Your Garments

Aimee Ortega

It's no mystery that attention to detail is necessary when it comes to making clothing; clothes that are well-made and long lasting require care during making. After we've sewn a...

Two Ways to Sew Piping into Your Garments

Aimee Ortega

It's no mystery that attention to detail is necessary when it comes to making clothing; clothes that are well-made and long lasting require care during making. After we've sewn a...

Willow Tank in black polka dot with light blue binding, showing bra strap keeper with orange thread chain and black snaps

Using Thread Chains To Keep Bra Straps In Place

Aimee Ortega

A few years ago we talked about our love of thread chains in the studio and how useful they are when you want to keep two layers of fabric together...

Using Thread Chains To Keep Bra Straps In Place

Aimee Ortega

A few years ago we talked about our love of thread chains in the studio and how useful they are when you want to keep two layers of fabric together...

Hand holding Linden size 10 pattern record card with raglan sleeve sketches, stacked kraft paper pattern pieces, and plant

New Year New Hobby: Our best posts for beginners!

Jen Beeman

A new year is upon us and to celebrate I've gathered up 5 posts aimed at having a great 2019 sewing year. Whether you're just picking up the sewing habit...

New Year New Hobby: Our best posts for beginners!

Jen Beeman

A new year is upon us and to celebrate I've gathered up 5 posts aimed at having a great 2019 sewing year. Whether you're just picking up the sewing habit...

Pink crosshatch bias tape strips on cream linen with two bias tape makers in blue and yellow, on wood surface

How To: Make Your Own Bias Tape

Jen Beeman

Whether you're following along with our Stowe Sew-Along or want to make your own bias tape for another project, this tutorial is for you! We'll walk you through the steps...

How To: Make Your Own Bias Tape

Jen Beeman

Whether you're following along with our Stowe Sew-Along or want to make your own bias tape for another project, this tutorial is for you! We'll walk you through the steps...

Hand using orange-handled pliers to clamp a new zipper stop onto black zipper tape, with removed brass teeth scattered nearby

Making a Zipper

Jen Beeman

One question we get a fair bit, especially in regards to the Portside Travel Set, is how to make your own zipper. I personally love making zippers because you can...

Making a Zipper

Jen Beeman

One question we get a fair bit, especially in regards to the Portside Travel Set, is how to make your own zipper. I personally love making zippers because you can...

Yates Coat in blush wool with notched lapels and long sleeves, displayed flat lay with white Kashi lining visible

Yates Sew-Along: Lining your Coat

Jen Beeman

Today in the Yates Sew-Along we’ll finally be putting in the lining of our coats! The Yates uses a method called ‘bagging’ which reduces the amount of hand sewing and...

Yates Sew-Along: Lining your Coat

Jen Beeman

Today in the Yates Sew-Along we’ll finally be putting in the lining of our coats! The Yates uses a method called ‘bagging’ which reduces the amount of hand sewing and...

Hand holding cream linen fabric showing flat bias facing sewn to neckline edge with visible whip stitch on Willow Tank

A Guide to Flat Bias Facings

Jen Beeman

One of our perennial favorite posts is our guide to getting flat bias facings. In the original post we called them bias necklines, which I think is limiting. You can...

A Guide to Flat Bias Facings

Jen Beeman

One of our perennial favorite posts is our guide to getting flat bias facings. In the original post we called them bias necklines, which I think is limiting. You can...

Lark Tee in teal eye print with dark jeans beside a dress form with three numbered measurement points and dashed lines

Our Top 5 Tips, Patterns, and Tutorials for Beg...

Jen Beeman

As part of the Summer of Basics Make-Along we thought it would be fun to share 5 of our top tips, patterns and tutorials since I know there are a...

Our Top 5 Tips, Patterns, and Tutorials for Beg...

Jen Beeman

As part of the Summer of Basics Make-Along we thought it would be fun to share 5 of our top tips, patterns and tutorials since I know there are a...

Person in black sleeveless top and white pants seated on a wooden stool beside a monstera plant and woven basket

Grainline Crew | Sarah

Jen Beeman

A few weeks ago we introduced you to Lexi, and today I'm excited to have you get to know Sarah, our other new hire! Sarah joined the team back in...

Grainline Crew | Sarah

Jen Beeman

A few weeks ago we introduced you to Lexi, and today I'm excited to have you get to know Sarah, our other new hire! Sarah joined the team back in...

Split Hem Linden sewing tutorial graphic, person in navy striped sweatshirt against a brick wall covered in fall ivy

Best of 2015: Variations and Tutorials

Jen Beeman

Have you noticed we have a theme going this December? We have spent this last month of 2015 talking a lot about the patterns we have put out, our personal...

Best of 2015: Variations and Tutorials

Jen Beeman

Have you noticed we have a theme going this December? We have spent this last month of 2015 talking a lot about the patterns we have put out, our personal...

Person wearing a blush Lark Tee with short sleeves against a white background, showing the fitted silhouette

2015 Pattern Recap: Lark Tee

Jen Beeman

It doesn't feel like it was that long ago that we released the Lark Tee. However, it was a pattern we had been thinking about for a long time. Last...

2015 Pattern Recap: Lark Tee

Jen Beeman

It doesn't feel like it was that long ago that we released the Lark Tee. However, it was a pattern we had been thinking about for a long time. Last...