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Woman wearing mustard Augusta Top under green camo print Cortland Trench, standing by brick building and iron fence

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 being...

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 being...

Two photos of mustard Cortland Trench with patch pockets, front view and detail showing pocket with floral lining

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...

Navy Cortland Trench worn with cream pants, shown with navy and coral heavyweight linen swatches

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...

Woman wearing unbuttoned hip-length camo Cortland Trench with storm flap, over white Penny Raglan and black jeans

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...

Four RTW trench coats for Cortland inspiration: light blue, cream double-breasted, oversized cream, and camel colorways

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...

Woman wearing mustard Augusta Top under green camo print Cortland Trench, standing by brick building and iron fence

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...

Person wearing hand-knit white Addison Sweater by Julie Hoover in Woolfolk Flette yarn, smiling indoors near houseplants

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!" graphic over crumped fabrics in pink, coral, and cream

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!⁠⁠...

Four me-made outfits from 2016: printed Willow dress among plants, cream Penny top, coat and boots by brick wall, gray dress

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...

Sage green sweatshirt with ribbed crewneck and set-in triangle seam detail, on wooden hanger

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...

Hand-knit charcoal Parker Cardigan by Julie Hoover, worn over white Hadley Top, black jeans, and lichen Bryr clogs

Projects of 2020: Parker Cardigan

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Ray Quilt by Carolyn Friedlander in navy, blue, and white geometric prints, displayed against brick wall

Projects of 2020: Ray Quilt

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Homemade fabric face masks in white and black-and-white gingham with fabric ties, on striped woven fabric

Projects of 2020: Masks, Masks, Masks!

Jen Beeman

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!

Jen Beeman

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...