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Five Basic Embroidery Stitches
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
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...
A Guide To Seam Finishes for Woven Fabrics
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
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 -...
Two Ways to Sew Piping into Your Garments
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
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...
Using Thread Chains To Keep Bra Straps In Place
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
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...
New Year New Hobby: Our best posts for beginners!
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!
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...
How To: Make Your Own Bias Tape
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
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...
Making a Zipper
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
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 Sew-Along: Lining your Coat
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
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...
A Guide to Flat Bias Facings
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
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...
Our Top 5 Tips, Patterns, and Tutorials for Beg...
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...
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...
Grainline Crew | Sarah
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
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...
Best of 2015: Variations and Tutorials
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
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...
2015 Pattern Recap: Lark Tee
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
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...