The Grainline Blog

BERNINA L890 serger on wood desk with three wooden wall-mounted thread racks displaying colorful spools organized by color

Welcome to Making Space to Make: A Year of Sewi...

Jen Beeman

Over the next year, we're going to work through organizing our sewing spaces together. But before you think "oh great, another challenge I'll feel guilty about not finishing" this is...

Welcome to Making Space to Make: A Year of Sewi...

Jen Beeman

Over the next year, we're going to work through organizing our sewing spaces together. But before you think "oh great, another challenge I'll feel guilty about not finishing" this is...

Flyer for Grainline Archer Button Up Retreat, February 27–March 2 in Michigan, with striped shirt and Archer pattern on wood

Sew an Archer With Me!

Jen Beeman

Is one of your sewing resolutions this year to finally master making a button up shirt? If so you should join me at my Laura & Allyson Archer Button Up...

Sew an Archer With Me!

Jen Beeman

Is one of your sewing resolutions this year to finally master making a button up shirt? If so you should join me at my Laura & Allyson Archer Button Up...

Give Thanks Sale — model wearing Thayer Jacket in dark denim with sherpa collar, gold buttons, and contrast stitching

Last Call for Our Yearly Sale!

Jen Beeman

This is it, your final chance to save during our biggest sale of the year! Our Give Thanks Sale ends tonight at 11:59 PM CST. Quick reminder: 30% off all...

Last Call for Our Yearly Sale!

Jen Beeman

This is it, your final chance to save during our biggest sale of the year! Our Give Thanks Sale ends tonight at 11:59 PM CST. Quick reminder: 30% off all...

Give Thanks Sale — model wearing Thayer Jacket in dark denim with sherpa collar, gold buttons, and contrast stitching

Our Biggest Sale of the Year!

Jen Beeman

We're grateful for this incredible sewing community, and we're celebrating the season with our biggest sale of the year! Whether you're planning holiday gifts, cozy winter makes, or building your...

Our Biggest Sale of the Year!

Jen Beeman

We're grateful for this incredible sewing community, and we're celebrating the season with our biggest sale of the year! Whether you're planning holiday gifts, cozy winter makes, or building your...

Hand sewing flat lay with yellow thread, embroidery scissors, thimble, needles, and Sew Fine Thread Gloss on mustard fabric

Hand Sewing Q&A: Needles, Left-Handed Tips & More

Jen Beeman

The response to our hand sewing series has been absolutely wonderful and I’ve really enjoyed putting it together! I've been reading through all your comments and questions – from left-handed...

Hand Sewing Q&A: Needles, Left-Handed Tips & More

Jen Beeman

The response to our hand sewing series has been absolutely wonderful and I’ve really enjoyed putting it together! I've been reading through all your comments and questions – from left-handed...

Five models in Grainline dresses: Austin in orange stripe, Poppy in blue, Myra in lavender, Poppy in coral, and Alder in teal

Last Day: Summer PDF Sale Ends Tonight!

Jen Beeman

This is it – your final chance to save up to 25% on all PDF patterns! Our Summer PDF Sale ends tonight at 11:59 PM CDT. A quick reminder: Buy...

Last Day: Summer PDF Sale Ends Tonight!

Jen Beeman

This is it – your final chance to save up to 25% on all PDF patterns! Our Summer PDF Sale ends tonight at 11:59 PM CDT. A quick reminder: Buy...

Grainline Stowe Bag in half-circle print, four colorful Field Bags modeled, and burgundy Town Bag with yarn and needles

Summer PDF Sale: Start Sewing Today!

Jen Beeman

The summer heat is here, but your sewing doesn't have to slow down! Our Summer PDF Sale starts today and runs through Monday, July 7th – because the best way...

Summer PDF Sale: Start Sewing Today!

Jen Beeman

The summer heat is here, but your sewing doesn't have to slow down! Our Summer PDF Sale starts today and runs through Monday, July 7th – because the best way...

Event graphic for Garment Sewing Weekend, Oct 31–Nov 3, 2025, hosted by Laura, Allyson, and Jen Beeman of Grainline Studio

I'm Teaching at Laura & Allyson Retreats!

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited that registration is now live for my next in-person teaching event with Laura & Allyson Retreats! We will once again be sewing in a beautiful house in...

I'm Teaching at Laura & Allyson Retreats!

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited that registration is now live for my next in-person teaching event with Laura & Allyson Retreats! We will once again be sewing in a beautiful house in...

Brown cabled handknit BFF Sock by Cookie A in Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock in Lichen, shown in progress and finished

Mending & Making from the Stash

Jen Beeman

Lately I've been busy outside of work, attempting to work through my stashes of fabric and yarn while making repairs to pieces that have languished in my "mending" pile for...

Mending & Making from the Stash

Jen Beeman

Lately I've been busy outside of work, attempting to work through my stashes of fabric and yarn while making repairs to pieces that have languished in my "mending" pile for...

Jen Beeman in pink floral Poppy Dress with black crossbody bag, standing outside mint green storefront in spring

Mind the Maker Floral Viscose Poppy Dress

Jen Beeman

I'd like to introduce you to my two favorite Poppies. Meet Poppy, my beagle (bottom left)—my first favorite Poppy—and my floral Poppy Dress, my second favorite Poppy. This is the...

Mind the Maker Floral Viscose Poppy Dress

Jen Beeman

I'd like to introduce you to my two favorite Poppies. Meet Poppy, my beagle (bottom left)—my first favorite Poppy—and my floral Poppy Dress, my second favorite Poppy. This is the...

Poppy Dress neckband collar pattern pieces in green floral and mint polka dot fabric with fusible interfacing template

Applying Fusible Interfacing Using a Template

Jen Beeman

Have you ever struggled with your fabric shifting out of shape while applying fusible interfacing? If so, welcome to the club! This tutorial offers one solution for this issue so...

Applying Fusible Interfacing Using a Template

Jen Beeman

Have you ever struggled with your fabric shifting out of shape while applying fusible interfacing? If so, welcome to the club! This tutorial offers one solution for this issue so...

Spring Sale — three models in Grainline patterns: Cortland Trench, Augusta Top, Reed Skirt, Hemlock Tee, and Thayer Jacket

Last Day to Save 25% in our Spring Sale

Jen Beeman

Just a quick note to let you know our 25% off Spring Sale ends tonight! This is a perfect time to stock up on patterns for your spring and summer...

Last Day to Save 25% in our Spring Sale

Jen Beeman

Just a quick note to let you know our 25% off Spring Sale ends tonight! This is a perfect time to stock up on patterns for your spring and summer...

Spring Sale — three models in Grainline patterns: Cortland Trench, Augusta Top, Reed Skirt, Hemlock Tee, and Thayer Jacket

Our Spring Sale is Live!

Jen Beeman

The days are getting longer which means it's time for our yearly site wide Spring Sale! Each Spring we run this sale to thank you for subscribing to our newsletter...

Our Spring Sale is Live!

Jen Beeman

The days are getting longer which means it's time for our yearly site wide Spring Sale! Each Spring we run this sale to thank you for subscribing to our newsletter...