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Reed Skirt close-up showing finished waistband and invisible zipper in gray embroidered stripe fabric

Reed Sew-Along: View C & D Zipper & Waistband

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be inserting the zipper and assembling & attaching the waistband of the View C & D Reed Skirts. There are a LOT of steps to this one, 37...

Reed Sew-Along: View C & D Zipper & Waistband

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be inserting the zipper and assembling & attaching the waistband of the View C & D Reed Skirts. There are a LOT of steps to this one, 37...

Reed Sew-Along: Views A & B, showing dusty pink abstract dot skirt with flat waistband and unfinished hem on wooden hanger

Reed Sew-Along: Views A & B Button and Waist Bands

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be sewing up the front button bands and attaching the waistband of views A & B of the Reed Skirt. Button bands are up first! Front Button Bands...

Reed Sew-Along: Views A & B Button and Waist Bands

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be sewing up the front button bands and attaching the waistband of views A & B of the Reed Skirt. Button bands are up first! Front Button Bands...

Reed Sew-Along: Center Front, Back and Side Seams, showing dusty pink abstract dot skirt with raw edges on wooden hanger

Reed Sew-Along: Center Front, Back and Side Seams

Jen Beeman

In this installment of the Reed Sew-Along we'll be sewing up the center back and side seams of Views A & B and the side and center front seams of...

Reed Sew-Along: Center Front, Back and Side Seams

Jen Beeman

In this installment of the Reed Sew-Along we'll be sewing up the center back and side seams of Views A & B and the side and center front seams of...

Grainline Studio felt sardines can ornament with three felt fish, hanging on gold tinsel Christmas tree with colorful baubles

Can of Sardines Holiday Ornament

lexi aprati

We're back today sharing our second holiday ornament pattern with you - a can of sardines! As we mentioned in the pickle post the ideas for these ornaments came from...

Can of Sardines Holiday Ornament

lexi aprati

We're back today sharing our second holiday ornament pattern with you - a can of sardines! As we mentioned in the pickle post the ideas for these ornaments came from...

Reed Sew-Along: Views B & D Hem Extensions, showing maxi-length skirt in amber Atelier Brunette rayon on dress form

Reed Sew-Along: Views B & D Hem Extensions

Jen Beeman

Today is for all of you making the longer versions of the Reed Skirt, we'll be attaching the lower portion of the skirts! I love this version, especially in the...

Reed Sew-Along: Views B & D Hem Extensions

Jen Beeman

Today is for all of you making the longer versions of the Reed Skirt, we'll be attaching the lower portion of the skirts! I love this version, especially in the...

Grainline Studio felt Christmas pickle ornament with green sequins on gold tinsel tree, with snowy owl ornament and baubles

Christmas Pickle Holiday Ornament

lexi aprati

The Holiday spirit is in full swing here at Grainline studio! We have Charlie Brown Christmas on repeat and a stash of (gluten free) candy cane joe-joes at the ready....

Christmas Pickle Holiday Ornament

lexi aprati

The Holiday spirit is in full swing here at Grainline studio! We have Charlie Brown Christmas on repeat and a stash of (gluten free) candy cane joe-joes at the ready....

Reed Skirt Views C & D front panels in gray and white striped fabric with patch pockets cut on crossgrain and princess seams

Reed Sew-Along: Views C & D Fronts

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be assembling the View C & D fronts of the Reed Skirt. It's a bit more straightforward than the A & B fronts, due to the patch pocket....

Reed Sew-Along: Views C & D Fronts

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be assembling the View C & D fronts of the Reed Skirt. It's a bit more straightforward than the A & B fronts, due to the patch pocket....

Grainline Studio Annual Give Thanks Sale graphic: 20% off until December 2nd, over warm autumn leaf background

Our Give Thanks Sale!

Jen Beeman

It’s that time of year again, where we start looking back on the previous months and planning for the upcoming year. We have a lot to be thankful for around...

Our Give Thanks Sale!

Jen Beeman

It’s that time of year again, where we start looking back on the previous months and planning for the upcoming year. We have a lot to be thankful for around...

Reed Skirt View A pocket showing graded seam allowance on dusty pink abstract dot fabric, with scissors and seam strips

Reed Sew-Along: View A & B Fronts

Jen Beeman

Today I'll be walking you through assembling the fronts of the Reed Skirt Views A & B. Both views start out the same so I'll be using my View A...

Reed Sew-Along: View A & B Fronts

Jen Beeman

Today I'll be walking you through assembling the fronts of the Reed Skirt Views A & B. Both views start out the same so I'll be using my View A...

Reed Skirt View C pattern pieces diagram, numbered 1-14, including front, back, side, waistband, and patch pocket pieces

Reed Sew-Along: Cutting

Jen Beeman

Today we're cutting our Reed Skirts! Cutting is pretty straightforward but takes a bit of time making sure you've got everything you need cut out. Since the Reed has so...

Reed Sew-Along: Cutting

Jen Beeman

Today we're cutting our Reed Skirts! Cutting is pretty straightforward but takes a bit of time making sure you've got everything you need cut out. Since the Reed has so...

Reed Skirt pattern diagram showing how to blend between sizes 10 and 12 at waist and hip, with grading lines marked

Reed Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk about the most common pattern adjustments you might need for the Reed Skirt. We'll start with blending between sizes, then cover two ways to lengthen...

Reed Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk about the most common pattern adjustments you might need for the Reed Skirt. We'll start with blending between sizes, then cover two ways to lengthen...

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

Reed Sew-Along: Choosing a Size

Jen Beeman

Today in the Reed Sew-Along series we help you determine which size to cut. Starting out with the right size is always the best path towards a successful garment!

Reed Sew-Along: Choosing a Size

Jen Beeman

Today in the Reed Sew-Along series we help you determine which size to cut. Starting out with the right size is always the best path towards a successful garment!

Reed Skirt pattern envelope with supplies: fabric swatches, red thread, scissors, zipper feet, tape measure, and pressing ham

Reed Skirt Sew-Along: Gathering Supplies

Jen Beeman

Today in the Reed Sew-Along we're going to be talking about all the supplies you'll need to make your own skirt! I like to do a post like this for...

Reed Skirt Sew-Along: Gathering Supplies

Jen Beeman

Today in the Reed Sew-Along we're going to be talking about all the supplies you'll need to make your own skirt! I like to do a post like this for...