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How To Sew and Turn Spaghetti Straps
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...
How To Sew and Turn Spaghetti Straps
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...
How To Sew Mitered Corners
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
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...
Portside Dopp Kit: Fanny Pack Tutorial
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
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...
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...
Meet The Grainline Studio Team
Here at Grainline Studio our mission is to create professionally drafted, easy to use sewing patterns while providing educational resources. We want our customer's to feel enabled to elevate their...
Meet The Grainline Studio Team
Here at Grainline Studio our mission is to create professionally drafted, easy to use sewing patterns while providing educational resources. We want our customer's to feel enabled to elevate their...
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...
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...
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...