The Grainline Blog

Hand holding Grainline Studio Tamarack Jacket and Lark Tee pattern envelopes in blue and mauve, showing garment sketches

Back in Stock: Tamarack and Lark Paper Patterns!

Jen Beeman

We're so excited that, after a bit of a wait while we slightly redesigned the way our envelopes are printed, that the Tamarack and Lark paper patterns are back in...

Back in Stock: Tamarack and Lark Paper Patterns!

Jen Beeman

We're so excited that, after a bit of a wait while we slightly redesigned the way our envelopes are printed, that the Tamarack and Lark paper patterns are back in...

Grainline Studio pattern planning sheet flat lay with dressmaking shears, fabric swatches, colored pencils, mug, and keyboard

Get Organized with our Downloadable Pattern Cards!

Jen Beeman

We've got an awesome download for you today, our very own pattern cards geared specifically at home sewing! If you're familiar with the garment industry, pattern cards or cutter's musts...

Get Organized with our Downloadable Pattern Cards!

Jen Beeman

We've got an awesome download for you today, our very own pattern cards geared specifically at home sewing! If you're familiar with the garment industry, pattern cards or cutter's musts...

Reed Skirt in dark brown linen with geometric embroidered border in rust and white, patch pockets, on wooden hanger

Lexi's Reed Skirt

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This is the first of two Reed Skirts I've recently made. We love options here at Grainline and the Reed is no exception. With the interchangeability of this pattern you...

Lexi's Reed Skirt

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This is the first of two Reed Skirts I've recently made. We love options here at Grainline and the Reed is no exception. With the interchangeability of this pattern you...

Modified Tamarack Jacket in charcoal quilted cotton shown inside out, three-quarter sleeves, round neckline, pocket bags

How I Made It: Jen's Tamarack Society Jacket Al...

Jen Beeman

On Monday I shared finished pics of my Tamarack Jacket variation, but today I'm going to talk about how I made it. This isn't really a tutorial, more of a...

How I Made It: Jen's Tamarack Society Jacket Al...

Jen Beeman

On Monday I shared finished pics of my Tamarack Jacket variation, but today I'm going to talk about how I made it. This isn't really a tutorial, more of a...

Modified Tamarack Jacket in charcoal quilted cotton, three-quarter sleeves, round neckline, welt pockets, and black binding

Jen's Tamarack Society Jacket

Jen Beeman

If you've been following along with us for a while, you'll remember back in September 2018 when we started the Tamarack Society Sew-Along. I had grand plans of turning our...

Jen's Tamarack Society Jacket

Jen Beeman

If you've been following along with us for a while, you'll remember back in September 2018 when we started the Tamarack Society Sew-Along. I had grand plans of turning our...

Grainline Studio Call for Pattern Testers graphic with oaktag sewing pattern pieces on a pattern hook and magenta text overlay

Calling All Pattern Testers!

Jen Beeman

It's been a busy 2 years here at Grainline Studio as we launched our new size range and are working to develop new patterns as well as translate our existing...

Calling All Pattern Testers!

Jen Beeman

It's been a busy 2 years here at Grainline Studio as we launched our new size range and are working to develop new patterns as well as translate our existing...

Grainline Studio Pattern Essentials Kit on cream canvas pouch, showing pattern hook, awl, notcher, tracing wheel, and screw punch

All About our Pattern Essentials Tool Kits

Jen Beeman

Last week we launched a product that we've been wanting to offer for a long while now, our Pattern Essentials Tool Kits! We put a lot of thought into the...

All About our Pattern Essentials Tool Kits

Jen Beeman

Last week we launched a product that we've been wanting to offer for a long while now, our Pattern Essentials Tool Kits! We put a lot of thought into the...

Person wearing Uniform Tunic in magenta sleeveless top with purple pleated skirt and patterned tights, holding out the skirt

Lexi's Uniform Dress

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Today I'm sharing my Uniform Tunic that I've made into a Uniform dress. Im amazed by how versatile this pattern is! In addition to the different necklines, skirt styles, and...

Lexi's Uniform Dress

lexi aprati

Today I'm sharing my Uniform Tunic that I've made into a Uniform dress. Im amazed by how versatile this pattern is! In addition to the different necklines, skirt styles, and...

Thayer Jacket in dark denim with cream sherpa collar, gold topstitching, brass buttons, and patch pockets, on wooden hanger

Thayer Sew-Along: Buttons & Buttonholes

Jen Beeman

Today is the last day in our Thayer Sew-Along and we'll be inserting our buttonholes and setting our buttons. In this version we're using jeans buttons but regular buttons work...

Thayer Sew-Along: Buttons & Buttonholes

Jen Beeman

Today is the last day in our Thayer Sew-Along and we'll be inserting our buttonholes and setting our buttons. In this version we're using jeans buttons but regular buttons work...

Thayer Jacket in dark denim with white sherpa collar on dress form, showing collar assembly and topstitching detail

Thayer Sew-Along: Collar

Jen Beeman

We're in the home stretch – today we'll be assembling and attaching the Thayer Collar! If you need to catch up on any sew-along steps, you can view the full...

Thayer Sew-Along: Collar

Jen Beeman

We're in the home stretch – today we'll be assembling and attaching the Thayer Collar! If you need to catch up on any sew-along steps, you can view the full...

Thayer Jacket in dark indigo denim with cream lining, showing open jacket with topstitched patch pockets and hem details

Thayer Sew-Along: Lining the Jacket

Jen Beeman

The time has come to line our Thayer Jackets! I think this is the most exciting part of the process, and one of the most magical! There's a small amount...

Thayer Sew-Along: Lining the Jacket

Jen Beeman

The time has come to line our Thayer Jackets! I think this is the most exciting part of the process, and one of the most magical! There's a small amount...

Thayer Sew-Along: Assembling the Lining, showing wrong sides of cream sherpa and pre-quilted lining fabric with diamond grid

Thayer Sew-Along: Assembling the Lining

Jen Beeman

The next step in our Thayer Sew-Along is to assemble our linings. This varies slightly based on which pattern you're working from. The 14 – 32 D-cup pattern has a...

Thayer Sew-Along: Assembling the Lining

Jen Beeman

The next step in our Thayer Sew-Along is to assemble our linings. This varies slightly based on which pattern you're working from. The 14 – 32 D-cup pattern has a...

Thayer Jacket in dark indigo denim showing set-in sleeve and armscye seam detail with topstitching and patch pockets

Thayer Sew-Along: Assembling the Shell

Jen Beeman

In today's Thayer Sew-Along post we'll be assembling the shells of our jackets. This means we'll be sewing up the sleeves, shoulder seams, setting the sleeves, and then sewing up...

Thayer Sew-Along: Assembling the Shell

Jen Beeman

In today's Thayer Sew-Along post we'll be assembling the shells of our jackets. This means we'll be sewing up the sleeves, shoulder seams, setting the sleeves, and then sewing up...