The Grainline Blog

Wavy red and navy piping sewn into white sweatshirting, demonstrating piping application technique

Two Ways to Sew Piping into Your Garments

Aimee Ortega

It's no mystery that attention to detail is necessary when it comes to making clothing; clothes that are well-made and long lasting require care during making. After we've sewn a...

Two Ways to Sew Piping into Your Garments

Aimee Ortega

It's no mystery that attention to detail is necessary when it comes to making clothing; clothes that are well-made and long lasting require care during making. After we've sewn a...

Moss Skirt upcycled from old jeans in mixed light and dark wash denim, vertical seamed panels and button waistband

Four Ways To Style a Denim Moss Skirt

Aimee Ortega

Earlier this week, we shared a few pictures of our recently refashioned Moss Skirt and talked a little bit about the process of refashioning. We didn't put a lot of...

Four Ways To Style a Denim Moss Skirt

Aimee Ortega

Earlier this week, we shared a few pictures of our recently refashioned Moss Skirt and talked a little bit about the process of refashioning. We didn't put a lot of...

Moss Skirt pattern pieces laid flat including waistband, pockets, front and back panels cut from repurposed denim

A Refashioned Denim Moss Skirt

Aimee Ortega

When my grandfather gave me one of his well-worn denim jackets two years ago, I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do with it. I stuffed it into my...

A Refashioned Denim Moss Skirt

Aimee Ortega

When my grandfather gave me one of his well-worn denim jackets two years ago, I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do with it. I stuffed it into my...

Grainline Studio black banner logo with white text

Meet The Grainline Studio Team

Aimee Ortega

Here at Grainline Studio our mission is to create professionally drafted, easy to use sewing patterns while providing educational resources. We want our customer's to feel enabled to elevate their...

Meet The Grainline Studio Team

Aimee Ortega

Here at Grainline Studio our mission is to create professionally drafted, easy to use sewing patterns while providing educational resources. We want our customer's to feel enabled to elevate their...

Willow Tank in black polka dot with light blue binding, showing bra strap keeper with orange thread chain and black snaps

Using Thread Chains To Keep Bra Straps In Place

Aimee Ortega

A few years ago we talked about our love of thread chains in the studio and how useful they are when you want to keep two layers of fabric together...

Using Thread Chains To Keep Bra Straps In Place

Aimee Ortega

A few years ago we talked about our love of thread chains in the studio and how useful they are when you want to keep two layers of fabric together...

An Update on Our New Size Range and a Survey!

An Update on Our New Size Range and a Survey!

Jen Beeman

If you subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on Facebook, you know that we announced in our January 8th update that we have begun work on expanding our size...

An Update on Our New Size Range and a Survey!

Jen Beeman

If you subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on Facebook, you know that we announced in our January 8th update that we have begun work on expanding our size...

Hand holding Linden size 10 pattern record card with raglan sleeve sketches, stacked kraft paper pattern pieces, and plant

New Year New Hobby: Our best posts for beginners!

Jen Beeman

A new year is upon us and to celebrate I've gathered up 5 posts aimed at having a great 2019 sewing year. Whether you're just picking up the sewing habit...

New Year New Hobby: Our best posts for beginners!

Jen Beeman

A new year is upon us and to celebrate I've gathered up 5 posts aimed at having a great 2019 sewing year. Whether you're just picking up the sewing habit...

Grainline Studio gift card with black envelope and gold border, blank fields for amount, code, to, and from

Give the Gift of Sewing with a Grainline Gift C...

Jen Beeman

If you're looking for a last minute for the sewist in your life, look no further than our Grainline Studio gift card! Available in any amount, these digital gift cards...

Give the Gift of Sewing with a Grainline Gift C...

Jen Beeman

If you're looking for a last minute for the sewist in your life, look no further than our Grainline Studio gift card! Available in any amount, these digital gift cards...

Grainline Snowy Owl Ornament: white felt owl with sequin and bead eyes, on gold tinsel tree with baubles

Holiday Hours and Ornament Patterns

Jen Beeman

The Holidays are upon us and we'll be closing up shop here at Grainline so Lexi, Jon and I can have a bit of a break and spend time with...

Holiday Hours and Ornament Patterns

Jen Beeman

The Holidays are upon us and we'll be closing up shop here at Grainline so Lexi, Jon and I can have a bit of a break and spend time with...

Inside-out Stowe Bag showing interior pockets in mixed wave print fabrics, teal, gray, and mauve with pink bias tape handles

Stowe Sew-Along: Finishing your Bag

Jen Beeman

In this Stowe Sew-Along post we'll be walking you through steps 13, 14 & 15. We've learned that these are the most confusing steps of the entire project so I've...

Stowe Sew-Along: Finishing your Bag

Jen Beeman

In this Stowe Sew-Along post we'll be walking you through steps 13, 14 & 15. We've learned that these are the most confusing steps of the entire project so I've...

Pink crosshatch bias tape strips on cream linen with two bias tape makers in blue and yellow, on wood surface

How To: Make Your Own Bias Tape

Jen Beeman

Whether you're following along with our Stowe Sew-Along or want to make your own bias tape for another project, this tutorial is for you! We'll walk you through the steps...

How To: Make Your Own Bias Tape

Jen Beeman

Whether you're following along with our Stowe Sew-Along or want to make your own bias tape for another project, this tutorial is for you! We'll walk you through the steps...

Inside-out Stowe Bag in teal wave print, pink bias tape pinned around inner handle edges showing bias tape application

Stowe Sew-Along: Making & Finishing the Handles

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be covering steps 6-12 in the Stowe instruction booklet, making and finishing the handles! If you're making your own bias binding and need help with that, you might...

Stowe Sew-Along: Making & Finishing the Handles

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be covering steps 6-12 in the Stowe instruction booklet, making and finishing the handles! If you're making your own bias binding and need help with that, you might...

Stowe Bag in wave print fabric with pink grid ruler and chalk pencil marking in pocket divider stitching lines

Stowe Sew-Along: Making & Attaching the Pockets

Jen Beeman

Today in the Stowe Sew-Along Series we're going to take you through steps 1-5 in your instruction booklet. We'll be making the pockets, attaching them, and sewing up the sides...

Stowe Sew-Along: Making & Attaching the Pockets

Jen Beeman

Today in the Stowe Sew-Along Series we're going to take you through steps 1-5 in your instruction booklet. We'll be making the pockets, attaching them, and sewing up the sides...