The Grainline Blog

Paper Uniform 14 – 30 Patterns are Now in Stock!

Paper Uniform 14 – 30 Patterns are Now in Stock!

Jen Beeman

In addition to the Augusta shipping this week, we're so excited to announce that the Uniform Tunic paper pattern is now in stock in both our 0 – 18 B-Cup and...

Paper Uniform 14 – 30 Patterns are Now in Stock!

Jen Beeman

In addition to the Augusta shipping this week, we're so excited to announce that the Uniform Tunic paper pattern is now in stock in both our 0 – 18 B-Cup and...

Meet the Augusta Shirt & Dress!

Meet the Augusta Shirt & Dress!

Jen Beeman

  I'm so excited to release our newest pattern Augusta today! This pattern is an idea I've wanted to make come to life for a while and it kind of seems...

Meet the Augusta Shirt & Dress!

Jen Beeman

  I'm so excited to release our newest pattern Augusta today! This pattern is an idea I've wanted to make come to life for a while and it kind of seems...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 16 – Buttons & Buttonholes

Archer Sew-Along: Day 16 – Buttons & Buttonholes

Jen Beeman

It's our final lesson of the Archer Sew-Along, inserting our buttonholes and attaching our buttons! In this video I walk you though how to place your buttonholes, mark your button...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 16 – Buttons & Buttonholes

Jen Beeman

It's our final lesson of the Archer Sew-Along, inserting our buttonholes and attaching our buttons! In this video I walk you though how to place your buttonholes, mark your button...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 15 – Hemming

Archer Sew-Along: Day 15 – Hemming

Jen Beeman

Today's lesson is all about hemming! We're walking you through the traditional 1/4" double fold hem we use in the pattern instructions, as well as how to use the differential...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 15 – Hemming

Jen Beeman

Today's lesson is all about hemming! We're walking you through the traditional 1/4" double fold hem we use in the pattern instructions, as well as how to use the differential...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 14 – Attaching the Cuffs

Archer Sew-Along: Day 14 – Attaching the Cuffs

Jen Beeman

After attaching our collars we've got a quick lesson for you today –attaching your cuffs! After this there's just hemming and buttons/buttonholes so I hope you're getting excited to wear...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 14 – Attaching the Cuffs

Jen Beeman

After attaching our collars we've got a quick lesson for you today –attaching your cuffs! After this there's just hemming and buttons/buttonholes so I hope you're getting excited to wear...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 13 – Assembling & Attaching the Collar

Archer Sew-Along: Day 13 – Assembling & Attachi...

Jen Beeman

In this lesson we're walking you through the steps necessary to assemble and attach your shirt collar. This process isn't hard, we promise, but it is a lot of steps....

Archer Sew-Along: Day 13 – Assembling & Attachi...

Jen Beeman

In this lesson we're walking you through the steps necessary to assemble and attach your shirt collar. This process isn't hard, we promise, but it is a lot of steps....

Archer Sew-Along: Day 12 – Sewing the Side Seams

Archer Sew-Along: Day 12 – Sewing the Side Seams

Jen Beeman

We've got a quick lesson for you today, sewing your side seams. Even though it's a short video that doesn't mean we haven't packed it full of tips and tricks,...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 12 – Sewing the Side Seams

Jen Beeman

We've got a quick lesson for you today, sewing your side seams. Even though it's a short video that doesn't mean we haven't packed it full of tips and tricks,...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 11 – Setting your Sleeves

Archer Sew-Along: Day 11 – Setting your Sleeves

Jen Beeman

It's time to set our sleeves! In this video I'll be showing you my technique to easily set your sleeves without puckers. If you've ever been nervous to insert a...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 11 – Setting your Sleeves

Jen Beeman

It's time to set our sleeves! In this video I'll be showing you my technique to easily set your sleeves without puckers. If you've ever been nervous to insert a...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 10 – Inserting your Sleeve Plackets

Archer Sew-Along: Day 10 – Inserting your Sleev...

Jen Beeman

Today we're inserting the sleeve plackets. I know from teaching that this is something that a lot of people struggle with, but I've developed some best practices over the years...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 10 – Inserting your Sleev...

Jen Beeman

Today we're inserting the sleeve plackets. I know from teaching that this is something that a lot of people struggle with, but I've developed some best practices over the years...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 9 - Burrito Yoke Method

Archer Sew-Along: Day 9 - Burrito Yoke Method

Jen Beeman

It's time for our much anticipated burrito yoke tutorial! If you've ever struggled with this method this video is for you. I'll walk you through our fool proof method for...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 9 - Burrito Yoke Method

Jen Beeman

It's time for our much anticipated burrito yoke tutorial! If you've ever struggled with this method this video is for you. I'll walk you through our fool proof method for...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 8 – Yoke Method 1

Archer Sew-Along: Day 8 – Yoke Method 1

Jen Beeman

Today we're sewing up the yoke using the method described in our pattern instructions. This is a straightforward sewing technique with no fancy tricks, twists, or turns. If you've never...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 8 – Yoke Method 1

Jen Beeman

Today we're sewing up the yoke using the method described in our pattern instructions. This is a straightforward sewing technique with no fancy tricks, twists, or turns. If you've never...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 7 – Assembling the Backs

Archer Sew-Along: Day 7 – Assembling the Backs

Jen Beeman

Week 4 of the Archer Sew-Along starts today! We just published the first video of the week, assembling the backs. On Thursday we'll be sharing the first of two yoke...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 7 – Assembling the Backs

Jen Beeman

Week 4 of the Archer Sew-Along starts today! We just published the first video of the week, assembling the backs. On Thursday we'll be sharing the first of two yoke...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 6 – Pockets

Archer Sew-Along: Day 6 – Pockets

Jen Beeman

In today's Archer Sew-Along lesson we're forming and attaching our pockets. The pockets are front and center on your shirt so you'll want to make sure you spend the time to...

Archer Sew-Along: Day 6 – Pockets

Jen Beeman

In today's Archer Sew-Along lesson we're forming and attaching our pockets. The pockets are front and center on your shirt so you'll want to make sure you spend the time to...