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Farrow Dress in red silk crepe de chine on wooden hanger, sewn without inseam pockets

Removing the Inseam Farrow Pockets

Jen Beeman

One of the first pattern variation tutorials we published for the Farrow back when we released the original 0-18 pattern was this tutorial on removing the inseam pockets. Of course...

Removing the Inseam Farrow Pockets

Jen Beeman

One of the first pattern variation tutorials we published for the Farrow back when we released the original 0-18 pattern was this tutorial on removing the inseam pockets. Of course...

Sewing the Farrow 14-32 Darts: gray fabric bodice showing serged dart takeup, wrong side of white printed fabric

Sewing the Farrow 14-32 Darts

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be discussing how to sew the Farrow 14-32 darts. If you own a copy of the original Farrow in sizes 0-18 you’ll know that version does not include...

Sewing the Farrow 14-32 Darts

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be discussing how to sew the Farrow 14-32 darts. If you own a copy of the original Farrow in sizes 0-18 you’ll know that version does not include...

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...

Woman holding up a finished Stowe Bag in mauve printed canvas with teal binding beside a second completed bag on the table

Stowe Sew-Along Day 7: Sewing the Gussets

Jen Beeman

Today is our final lesson in the series, finishing up the bags by sewing the gussets and optional step 15. Over the years we've found these last few steps are...

Stowe Sew-Along Day 7: Sewing the Gussets

Jen Beeman

Today is our final lesson in the series, finishing up the bags by sewing the gussets and optional step 15. Over the years we've found these last few steps are...

Screenshot of the Farrow Dress Sew-Along webpage, showing pattern photo and list of sew-along posts

Reintroducing The Farrow Sew-Along Page

lexi aprati

With the re-release of the Farrow Dress, we wanted to let you know we have a guided sew-along for the Farrow (as well as many of our other patterns) on...

Reintroducing The Farrow Sew-Along Page

lexi aprati

With the re-release of the Farrow Dress, we wanted to let you know we have a guided sew-along for the Farrow (as well as many of our other patterns) on...

YouTube thumbnail for Stowe Bag Sew-Along Day 6: Making Double Fold Bias Tape, mint bias tape and coral bias tape close-up

Stowe Sew-Along Day 6: Making Double Fold Bias ...

Jen Beeman

Today's lesson is all about bias tape! I'll be walking you through what bias tape is, double fold vs. single fold, and how to make your own. If you have...

Stowe Sew-Along Day 6: Making Double Fold Bias ...

Jen Beeman

Today's lesson is all about bias tape! I'll be walking you through what bias tape is, double fold vs. single fold, and how to make your own. If you have...

Six fabric swatches for Farrow Dress in burgundy, camel, chartreuse, blue, mauve, and teal woven fabrics

Farrow Fabric Suggestions and Inspiration

lexi aprati

When we originally released the Farrow Dress back in 2016, we shared this post suggesting fabrics that highlight just how versatile this dress is with swatches for casual everyday, dressier...

Farrow Fabric Suggestions and Inspiration

lexi aprati

When we originally released the Farrow Dress back in 2016, we shared this post suggesting fabrics that highlight just how versatile this dress is with swatches for casual everyday, dressier...

Farrow Dress in blue chambray-look fabric, shown from side, front, and back on model outdoors by wooden fence

Farrow 14-30 Pattern Tester Roundup

lexi aprati

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...

Farrow 14-30 Pattern Tester Roundup

lexi aprati

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...

YouTube thumbnail for Stowe Bag Sew-Along Day 5: Handles and Bias Binding, woman holding mauve printed bag with mint binding

Stowe Sew-Along Day 5: Handles & Bias Binding

Jen Beeman

In today's lesson we're starting by sewing up the sides of the bag. After that we'll assemble the handles and attach our bias binding to finish them up neatly. If...

Stowe Sew-Along Day 5: Handles & Bias Binding

Jen Beeman

In today's lesson we're starting by sewing up the sides of the bag. After that we'll assemble the handles and attach our bias binding to finish them up neatly. If...

Two Farrow Dresses: sleeveless olive linen version and bracelet-sleeve orange floral rayon version with pockets

Introducing the Farrow Dress in Sizes 14 – 30

Jen Beeman

Today we're so excited to release the Farrow in sizes 14 – 30! We originally released the Farrow back in November 2016 and it's still one of our favorite patterns...

Introducing the Farrow Dress in Sizes 14 – 30

Jen Beeman

Today we're so excited to release the Farrow in sizes 14 – 30! We originally released the Farrow back in November 2016 and it's still one of our favorite patterns...

YouTube thumbnail for Stowe Bag Sew-Along Day 4: Assembling the Pockets, bag pieces cut from mauve print fabric

Stowe Sew-Along Day 4: Assembling the Pockets

Jen Beeman

Today's lesson is all about the pockets! I'll demo how to re-mark your pivot points if they've rubbed off, hemming the pocket tops, and walk you through the unique pocket...

Stowe Sew-Along Day 4: Assembling the Pockets

Jen Beeman

Today's lesson is all about the pockets! I'll demo how to re-mark your pivot points if they've rubbed off, hemming the pocket tops, and walk you through the unique pocket...

YouTube thumbnail for Stowe Bag Sew-Along Day 3: Cutting & Marking your Fabric, mauve print fabric pieces on wood surface

Stowe Video Sew-Along Day 3: Cutting & Marking ...

Jen Beeman

Alright, it's Day 3 of the Stowe Video Sew-Along and today's lesson is all about cutting! We'll be going over the best practices for pre-treating your fabric and binding, pattern...

Stowe Video Sew-Along Day 3: Cutting & Marking ...

Jen Beeman

Alright, it's Day 3 of the Stowe Video Sew-Along and today's lesson is all about cutting! We'll be going over the best practices for pre-treating your fabric and binding, pattern...

YouTube thumbnail for Stowe Bag Sew-Along Day 2: Printing & Assembling your PDF, printed pattern page with scale square

Stowe Sew-Along Day 2: Printing & Assembling th...

Jen Beeman

Day 2 of the Stowe Sew-Along is now live and in this lesson I'll be walking you through the process of downloading and printing your digital PDF pattern. After that...

Stowe Sew-Along Day 2: Printing & Assembling th...

Jen Beeman

Day 2 of the Stowe Sew-Along is now live and in this lesson I'll be walking you through the process of downloading and printing your digital PDF pattern. After that...