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Get Ready for the Field Bag Sew-Along (And Stowe!)

Jen Beeman

   We mentioned in our launch post last week that we'd be doing a sew-along for the Field Bag, so today we're announcing that and revealing the schedule! I've heard...

Get Ready for the Field Bag Sew-Along (And Stowe!)

Jen Beeman

   We mentioned in our launch post last week that we'd be doing a sew-along for the Field Bag, so today we're announcing that and revealing the schedule! I've heard...

Introducing the Field Bag

Introducing the Field Bag

Jen Beeman

Today we're launching our newest pattern in collaboration with Fringe Supply Co, the Field Bag! This popular and versatile project bag has been a hit with knitters for years, and...

Introducing the Field Bag

Jen Beeman

Today we're launching our newest pattern in collaboration with Fringe Supply Co, the Field Bag! This popular and versatile project bag has been a hit with knitters for years, and...

It's Time for Summer Sewing!

It's Time for Summer Sewing!

Jen Beeman

  The weather is heating up and it's time to start sewing for summer! In addition to our classic summer patterns, we also have an extensive library of pattern variations!...

It's Time for Summer Sewing!

Jen Beeman

  The weather is heating up and it's time to start sewing for summer! In addition to our classic summer patterns, we also have an extensive library of pattern variations!...

A Fall Cortland Sew-Along

A Fall Cortland Sew-Along

Jen Beeman

  A lot of you have been asking if there'll be a Cortland Sew-Along, and the answer is yes...but we're going to hold off till fall. Unfortunately with our patterns...

A Fall Cortland Sew-Along

Jen Beeman

  A lot of you have been asking if there'll be a Cortland Sew-Along, and the answer is yes...but we're going to hold off till fall. Unfortunately with our patterns...

Cortland Pattern Tester Style

Cortland Pattern Tester Style

Jen Beeman

Here at Grainline, we follow a very thorough, multi-step process when we release a pattern. We develop our custom blocks and create, test, and refine our grading for each block...

Cortland Pattern Tester Style

Jen Beeman

Here at Grainline, we follow a very thorough, multi-step process when we release a pattern. We develop our custom blocks and create, test, and refine our grading for each block...

Our Cortland Sample Fabrics

Our Cortland Sample Fabrics

Jen Beeman

Today I’ll be walking you through the fabrics that we used for our Cortland Trench samples. It’s one thing for me to just recommend a list of fabrics, but another...

Our Cortland Sample Fabrics

Jen Beeman

Today I’ll be walking you through the fabrics that we used for our Cortland Trench samples. It’s one thing for me to just recommend a list of fabrics, but another...

Jen's Camo Cortland Trench

Jen's Camo Cortland Trench

Jen Beeman

One of my favorite things about this pattern is it feels a lot more wearable for everyday for me than a traditional long, belted trench. I live in a constant...

Jen's Camo Cortland Trench

Jen Beeman

One of my favorite things about this pattern is it feels a lot more wearable for everyday for me than a traditional long, belted trench. I live in a constant...

Cortland Trench Inspiration

Cortland Trench Inspiration

Jen Beeman

Today we're talking inspiration for the Cortland Trench! When you say trench coat, most people envision a classic long, tan, Burberry-style garment. You can see in these images that I’ve...

Cortland Trench Inspiration

Jen Beeman

Today we're talking inspiration for the Cortland Trench! When you say trench coat, most people envision a classic long, tan, Burberry-style garment. You can see in these images that I’ve...

Meet the Cortland Trench!

Meet the Cortland Trench!

Jen Beeman

Today we're so excited to release our newest sewing pattern, the Cortland Trench! I’ve been wearing my Cortland spring and fall for the last year and a half and I’m...

Meet the Cortland Trench!

Jen Beeman

Today we're so excited to release our newest sewing pattern, the Cortland Trench! I’ve been wearing my Cortland spring and fall for the last year and a half and I’m...

Jen's Me Made May Week 1 Recap

Jen's Me Made May Week 1 Recap

Jen Beeman

Well week 1 of Me Made May 2021 is in the books! I still don't love taking a daily photo but overall it hasn't been too bad and I've already...

Jen's Me Made May Week 1 Recap

Jen Beeman

Well week 1 of Me Made May 2021 is in the books! I still don't love taking a daily photo but overall it hasn't been too bad and I've already...

Size 14-30 Pattern Reissue Timeline Update

Size 14-30 Pattern Reissue Timeline Update

Jen Beeman

Happy Monday! We want to continue to be transparent with you all so we're popping in with a little update on our current schedule for our size 14-30 pattern reissues!⁠⁠...

Size 14-30 Pattern Reissue Timeline Update

Jen Beeman

Happy Monday! We want to continue to be transparent with you all so we're popping in with a little update on our current schedule for our size 14-30 pattern reissues!⁠⁠...

Me Made May 2021

Me Made May 2021

Jen Beeman

It’s that time of year again, time for all of us to wear every random thing we’ve ever made all month in an effort to only wear “me made” garments...

Me Made May 2021

Jen Beeman

It’s that time of year again, time for all of us to wear every random thing we’ve ever made all month in an effort to only wear “me made” garments...

Projects of 2020: Jon Edition

Projects of 2020: Jon Edition

Jen Beeman

The final post in my Projects of 2020 series is 4 garments I made for Jon, two sweatshirts and two pairs of socks. Let’s start with the sweatshirts! A few...

Projects of 2020: Jon Edition

Jen Beeman

The final post in my Projects of 2020 series is 4 garments I made for Jon, two sweatshirts and two pairs of socks. Let’s start with the sweatshirts! A few...