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Thayer Jacket back piece in dark denim showing center back seam, horizontal yoke seam, and gold topstitching detail

Thayer Sew-Along: Assembling the Back

Jen Beeman

Our fronts are finished and now it's time to make the back of our Thayer Jackets! This is a relatively quick and straightforward post after Wednesday's pockets post. Align the...

Thayer Sew-Along: Assembling the Back

Jen Beeman

Our fronts are finished and now it's time to make the back of our Thayer Jackets! This is a relatively quick and straightforward post after Wednesday's pockets post. Align the...

Thayer Sew-Along: Pockets | Grainline Studio

Thayer Sew-Along: Sewing the Pockets

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be working on both sets of pockets – the inseam yoke pockets and the patch pockets. The post is divided up into two parts to make it more...

Thayer Sew-Along: Sewing the Pockets

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be working on both sets of pockets – the inseam yoke pockets and the patch pockets. The post is divided up into two parts to make it more...

Thayer Jacket topstitching supplies: navy denim sample, Gutermann thread spools, brown fabric test pieces, and Schmetz needles

Our Top Tips for Professional Topstitching

Jen Beeman

The Thayer Jacket requires a lot of topstitching so today we'll be discussing some of our favorite topstitching tips before we dive into tomorrow's topstitching heavy post. You'll be glad...

Our Top Tips for Professional Topstitching

Jen Beeman

The Thayer Jacket requires a lot of topstitching so today we'll be discussing some of our favorite topstitching tips before we dive into tomorrow's topstitching heavy post. You'll be glad...

Thayer Sew-Along: Assembling the Fronts, showing wrong side of denim front with yoke seam sewn and loose inseam pocket lining

Thayer Sew-Along: Assembling the Fronts

Jen Beeman

We've done all our prep and today we get to start sewing! Originally we had planned to include all of the steps to complete the front jackets in one post...

Thayer Sew-Along: Assembling the Fronts

Jen Beeman

We've done all our prep and today we get to start sewing! Originally we had planned to include all of the steps to complete the front jackets in one post...

Thayer Jacket main fabric pattern pieces diagram, numbered 1-13, including front, back, yoke, sleeve, collar, and pocket

Thayer Sew-Along: A Guide to Cutting

Jen Beeman

Alright, it's time to cut our Thayer Jackets! We've laid out a guide below for you to refer to as you cut to make sure you've got everything you need....

Thayer Sew-Along: A Guide to Cutting

Jen Beeman

Alright, it's time to cut our Thayer Jackets! We've laid out a guide below for you to refer to as you cut to make sure you've got everything you need....

Thayer Jacket pattern diagram showing full bust adjustment steps, with numbered sections, cut lines, and measurement arrows

Thayer Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments

Jen Beeman

Today in the Thayer Sew-Along we're going to discuss a few common pattern adjustments. We'll start with blending between sizes, cover lengthening or shortening your pattern, and then talk about...

Thayer Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments

Jen Beeman

Today in the Thayer Sew-Along we're going to discuss a few common pattern adjustments. We'll start with blending between sizes, cover lengthening or shortening your pattern, and then talk about...

Thayer Jacket in vintage retro daisy print corduroy with orange sherpa collar and brass buttons, on dress form

Lexi's Floral Thayer Jacket

lexi aprati

I may be biased but I love the Thayer jacket! This is one of my favorite pieces I've ever made. It's quick and fun to sew up and the finished...

Lexi's Floral Thayer Jacket

lexi aprati

I may be biased but I love the Thayer jacket! This is one of my favorite pieces I've ever made. It's quick and fun to sew up and the finished...

Vintage dress form with numbered dashed lines indicating bust, waist, and hip measurement points for Thayer Jacket sizing

Thayer Sew-Along: Choosing a Size

Jen Beeman

Today we’re going to talk about selecting your proper size. The first thing you’ll need to do is get some measurements. The three measurements needed to select your size are...

Thayer Sew-Along: Choosing a Size

Jen Beeman

Today we’re going to talk about selecting your proper size. The first thing you’ll need to do is get some measurements. The three measurements needed to select your size are...

Thayer Jacket pattern envelope with supplies flat lay: fabric swatches, thread, scissors, pins, snaps, and pressing tools

Thayer Sew-Along: Supply List

Jen Beeman

1. Thayer Jacket Pattern: You can purchase the Thayer Jacket pattern as a printed pattern or PDF here. 2. Fabric: For the Thayer you'll need 3 types of fabrics. A...

Thayer Sew-Along: Supply List

Jen Beeman

1. Thayer Jacket Pattern: You can purchase the Thayer Jacket pattern as a printed pattern or PDF here. 2. Fabric: For the Thayer you'll need 3 types of fabrics. A...

Thayer Jacket in rose corduroy with charcoal sherpa collar, with three corduroy colorway swatches: rust, sage, and charcoal

Thayer Sew-Along: Fabric Selection & Inspiration

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk about fabric selection for the Thayer Jacket. The Thayer calls for three fabrics plus interfacing, I'll walk you through each type below along with some...

Thayer Sew-Along: Fabric Selection & Inspiration

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk about fabric selection for the Thayer Jacket. The Thayer calls for three fabrics plus interfacing, I'll walk you through each type below along with some...

Six jacket inspirations on hangers in red corduroy, denim, caramel corduroy, cream canvas, buffalo plaid, and mauve corduroy

Thayer Sew-Along: Inspiration

Jen Beeman

All images in this post pulled from our Thayer Inspiration Pinterest Board Welcome to the first day of the Thayer Sew-Along! During the next few weeks we'll walk you through...

Thayer Sew-Along: Inspiration

Jen Beeman

All images in this post pulled from our Thayer Inspiration Pinterest Board Welcome to the first day of the Thayer Sew-Along! During the next few weeks we'll walk you through...

Reed Skirt shown inside out, revealing charcoal lining, brown textured waistband and hem trim, and center back zipper

Adding a Lining to the Reed Skirt

Jen Beeman

We've gotten a few questions about adding a lining to the Reed Skirt and we're here today to answer that for you! It's quite easy and this tutorial can be...

Adding a Lining to the Reed Skirt

Jen Beeman

We've gotten a few questions about adding a lining to the Reed Skirt and we're here today to answer that for you! It's quite easy and this tutorial can be...

Reed Skirt in dusty pink and gray abstract dot print with button-front closure, displayed on dress form

Reed Sew-Along: Hemming and Finishing

Jen Beeman

Today's the day, we're finishing up our Reed Skirts and I'm so excited! We'll be putting the buttons and button holes into Views A & B, popping a hook and...

Reed Sew-Along: Hemming and Finishing

Jen Beeman

Today's the day, we're finishing up our Reed Skirts and I'm so excited! We'll be putting the buttons and button holes into Views A & B, popping a hook and...