The Grainline Blog
A Fall Cortland Sew-Along
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 being...
A Fall Cortland Sew-Along
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 being...
Cortland Pattern Tester Style
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Parker Cardigan
Details Pattern: Parker Cardigan by Julie HooverYarn: Purl Soho Good Wool in Hickory NutSize Made: 3rdChanges to Pattern: NoneWorn With: Hadley Top, Bryr Clogs, TiroTiro Necklace I have so much...
Projects of 2020: Parker Cardigan
Details Pattern: Parker Cardigan by Julie HooverYarn: Purl Soho Good Wool in Hickory NutSize Made: 3rdChanges to Pattern: NoneWorn With: Hadley Top, Bryr Clogs, TiroTiro Necklace I have so much...
Projects of 2020: Ray Quilt
The Details Pattern: Carolyn Friedlander Ray QuiltTop Fabric: Windham FabricsBacking: Kona Cotton in StormBinding: Kona Cotton in IndigoBatting: Quilter’s Dream Cotton SelectQuilting Thread: 40wt Mariana King Tut Cotton This was...
Projects of 2020: Ray Quilt
The Details Pattern: Carolyn Friedlander Ray QuiltTop Fabric: Windham FabricsBacking: Kona Cotton in StormBinding: Kona Cotton in IndigoBatting: Quilter’s Dream Cotton SelectQuilting Thread: 40wt Mariana King Tut Cotton This was...
Projects of 2020: Masks, Masks, Masks!
It's been years since I shared what I was making on the blog here (so long I had to check the archives, November 5th, 2019 to be exact) so I...
Projects of 2020: Masks, Masks, Masks!
It's been years since I shared what I was making on the blog here (so long I had to check the archives, November 5th, 2019 to be exact) so I...