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Poppy Dress in lime green crinkle fabric, front and back views on pattern tester, with button-front bodice and tiered skirt

Our Poppy Pattern Testers

Jen Beeman

Pattern testing is one of my favorite parts of developing each pattern – it’s the first time anyone outside of the production process sees it which is always both nerve...

Our Poppy Pattern Testers

Jen Beeman

Pattern testing is one of my favorite parts of developing each pattern – it’s the first time anyone outside of the production process sees it which is always both nerve...

Poppy Dress design details graphic — teal short-sleeve dress with button-front placket and tiered skirt on pink background

Poppy Dress Design Details

Jen Beeman

Earlier this week I introduced you to our newest pattern, Poppy, and I’m thrilled by your response so far! Today I’m diving deeper into the individual design elements of each...

Poppy Dress Design Details

Jen Beeman

Earlier this week I introduced you to our newest pattern, Poppy, and I’m thrilled by your response so far! Today I’m diving deeper into the individual design elements of each...

Grainline Studio and Yardblox giveaway graphic — model in light blue rayon linen blend Poppy Dress on peach background

It's Giveaway Time! (On Instagram)

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to have partnered with Yardblox Fabric to bring you a giveaway + discount code! We used their gorgeous lyocell linen slub for the View D samples of...

It's Giveaway Time! (On Instagram)

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to have partnered with Yardblox Fabric to bring you a giveaway + discount code! We used their gorgeous lyocell linen slub for the View D samples of...

Two Poppy Dress views: orange short-sleeve maxi and yellow daisy print long-sleeve mini, both with tiered skirt panels

Meet the Poppy Dress

Jen Beeman

Today I'm excited to launch our newest pattern, the Poppy Dress! If you've been following the Grainline Instagram you might have spotted teasers of this pattern over the past six...

Meet the Poppy Dress

Jen Beeman

Today I'm excited to launch our newest pattern, the Poppy Dress! If you've been following the Grainline Instagram you might have spotted teasers of this pattern over the past six...

Flyer for Grainline Studio Sewing Weekend with Jen Beeman, February 28–March 3 in Berrien Springs, MI, featuring sewn patterns

Join Me for a Weekend of Sewing

Jen Beeman

Join me for an in-person retreat Friday, February 28th – Monday, March 3rd with Allyson & Laura Retreats in Berrien Springs, Michigan! This retreat will be a little different than...

Join Me for a Weekend of Sewing

Jen Beeman

Join me for an in-person retreat Friday, February 28th – Monday, March 3rd with Allyson & Laura Retreats in Berrien Springs, Michigan! This retreat will be a little different than...

Hadley Top printed pattern launch, sizes 0–32, shown in black long-sleeve and mustard sleeveless versions on two models

Hadley Top Now in Print

Jen Beeman

I'm excited to announce that as of today the Hadley Top is available in print in sizes 14 – 32 and the 0 – 18 version is now back in...

Hadley Top Now in Print

Jen Beeman

I'm excited to announce that as of today the Hadley Top is available in print in sizes 14 – 32 and the 0 – 18 version is now back in...

Pattern tutorial thumbnail for Boxy Top Shoulder Adjustments Part 2 with olive green pattern pieces and Jen Beeman

Boxy Top Shoulder Adjustments – Part 2!

Jen Beeman

Well I'm back this week with a part 2 to my last video about boxy top shoulder adjustments. In part two of this series I’m covering sleeve adjustments and answering...

Boxy Top Shoulder Adjustments – Part 2!

Jen Beeman

Well I'm back this week with a part 2 to my last video about boxy top shoulder adjustments. In part two of this series I’m covering sleeve adjustments and answering...

Grainline Studio Me Made May Sale graphic with repeating blue text reading Me Made May Sale 20% Off on light background

Me Made Sale!

Jen Beeman

We've been so inspired by everyone's Me Made May posts on our feed – Instagram briefly flagged us as a bot due to our excessive liking and commenting! These posts...

Me Made Sale!

Jen Beeman

We've been so inspired by everyone's Me Made May posts on our feed – Instagram briefly flagged us as a bot due to our excessive liking and commenting! These posts...

Grainline Studio pattern tutorial thumbnail with Jen Beeman holding sewing pattern piece, titled Boxy Top Shoulder Adjustments

Boxy Top Shoulder Adjustments – Part 1

Jen Beeman

Have you ever sewn up a boxy top pattern and found that it’s constantly sliding and pulling towards the back? If so this video is for you! Not only will...

Boxy Top Shoulder Adjustments – Part 1

Jen Beeman

Have you ever sewn up a boxy top pattern and found that it’s constantly sliding and pulling towards the back? If so this video is for you! Not only will...

Two Reed Skirt views: gray and white striped with patch pockets and olive button-front A-line, both styled with Hemlock Tee

Reed Skirt Now in Size 32

Jen Beeman

As of today the Reed Skirt is now available in size 32! I’m so excited to be re-releasing these patterns with additional sizes and, as usual, to celebrate we’re offering...

Reed Skirt Now in Size 32

Jen Beeman

As of today the Reed Skirt is now available in size 32! I’m so excited to be re-releasing these patterns with additional sizes and, as usual, to celebrate we’re offering...

Grainline Studio Corin Dress Pattern Adjustments with pattern pieces and Jen Beeman in abstract print Corin Dress

2024 Make Nine: Corin Pattern Adjustments

Jen Beeman

In this video, I'm showing how I transformed the Corin Top into the Corin Dress. Join me as I guide you through easy pattern adjustments, including creating a yoke, adding...

2024 Make Nine: Corin Pattern Adjustments

Jen Beeman

In this video, I'm showing how I transformed the Corin Top into the Corin Dress. Join me as I guide you through easy pattern adjustments, including creating a yoke, adding...

Grainline Studio Corin Dress thumbnail with Jen Beeman in geometric print Corin Dress and rack of three finished Corin Dresses

2024 Make Nine: Corin Dress

Jen Beeman

My first Make Nine garment(s) are complete and I'm sharing 3 Grainline Studio Corin Tops turned Dresses. Additionally, I'll guide you through my muslin process and explain the reasons behind...

2024 Make Nine: Corin Dress

Jen Beeman

My first Make Nine garment(s) are complete and I'm sharing 3 Grainline Studio Corin Tops turned Dresses. Additionally, I'll guide you through my muslin process and explain the reasons behind...

Two Uniform Tunic views: navy cross-print sleeveless and rust long-sleeve, shown front and side on model, white background

Uniform Tunic Now in Size 32

Jen Beeman

Today I’m so excited to launch the Uniform Tunic in size 32! Typically we have a launch sale when releasing a new pattern or size range, but this release corresponds...

Uniform Tunic Now in Size 32

Jen Beeman

Today I’m so excited to launch the Uniform Tunic in size 32! Typically we have a launch sale when releasing a new pattern or size range, but this release corresponds...