The Grainline Blog

Two Grainline makes: Cascade Duffle in red plaid and Tamarack Jacket in black and cream plaid wool, worn outdoors in winter

Cascade Duffle Coat

Jen Beeman

I'm so beyond excited to finally announce that the Cascade Duffle Coat pattern is now a reality! It's a big pattern with lots to talk about so I'm going to...

Cascade Duffle Coat

Jen Beeman

I'm so beyond excited to finally announce that the Cascade Duffle Coat pattern is now a reality! It's a big pattern with lots to talk about so I'm going to...

Woman wearing gray cable knit Bellows Cardigan by Michele Wang with shawl collar and button front, arms crossed

The Bellows Cardigan

Jen Beeman

May I present to you my new favorite cardigan, the Bellows Cardigan. This was my last finished knit of 2014 (which apparently was the year of the sweater for me)...

The Bellows Cardigan

Jen Beeman

May I present to you my new favorite cardigan, the Bellows Cardigan. This was my last finished knit of 2014 (which apparently was the year of the sweater for me)...

Close-up of hands holding handcrafted scissors above wooden block with drilled holes showing traditional scissor-making technique

The Putter: Handcrafted Scissors

Jen Beeman

The Putter from shaun bloodworth on Vimeo. I just came across this beautiful video last night of a 'Putter' at Ernest Wright & Sons of Sheffield - one of the...

The Putter: Handcrafted Scissors

Jen Beeman

The Putter from shaun bloodworth on Vimeo. I just came across this beautiful video last night of a 'Putter' at Ernest Wright & Sons of Sheffield - one of the...

Sketchbook page with three fashion illustrations for Winter 15 wardrobe planning showing casual, cardigan, and mini skirt outfits

Winter '15 Wardrobe Plans

Jen Beeman

A little bit back I posted on some of my Winter /14 Wardrobe inspiration and I've slowly been working on some garments inspired by the things I want to see...

Winter '15 Wardrobe Plans

Jen Beeman

A little bit back I posted on some of my Winter /14 Wardrobe inspiration and I've slowly been working on some garments inspired by the things I want to see...

Sunday Sweater Knit-Along collage showing yarn, pattern notes, knitting in progress and a cat with hashtag sundaysweaterkal

The Sunday Sweater KAL

Jen Beeman

I've gotten some questions about the Sunday Sweater KAL that Jess, Amy and I are doing on Instagram so I thought I'd do a quick little post to try to...

The Sunday Sweater KAL

Jen Beeman

I've gotten some questions about the Sunday Sweater KAL that Jess, Amy and I are doing on Instagram so I thought I'd do a quick little post to try to...

Grainline Studio workspace with large cutting table, pattern pieces, sewing machines, plants, and large industrial windows

2014 in Review

Jen Beeman

2014 has been a pretty crazy year over here. So many new things have happened so here's a little look back at this past year. One major thing that happened...

2014 in Review

Jen Beeman

2014 has been a pretty crazy year over here. So many new things have happened so here's a little look back at this past year. One major thing that happened...

Hand holding a gray felt narwhal ornament with silver beaded details, long white tusk, and string loop for hanging

Holiday Ornaments

Jen Beeman

I've noticed a lot of these little guys popping up in Instagram, on Pinterest, etc. so I thought I'd round them up here in case you're looking for a quick...

Holiday Ornaments

Jen Beeman

I've noticed a lot of these little guys popping up in Instagram, on Pinterest, etc. so I thought I'd round them up here in case you're looking for a quick...

Give Thanks Pattern Sale

Give Thanks Pattern Sale

Jen Beeman

I think this is a nice culmination of the last two posts on the blog, it's time for our Annual Give Thanks Pattern Sale! This is when I say thank you...

Give Thanks Pattern Sale

Jen Beeman

I think this is a nice culmination of the last two posts on the blog, it's time for our Annual Give Thanks Pattern Sale! This is when I say thank you...

Gray tabby cat with wide green eyes watching circular knitting needles and chunky gray knit project on red plaid blanket

You Guys are the Best

Jen Beeman

(random unrelated instagram photos so this isn't an imageless post) I just want to say thank you so much to everyone who commented on my previous post about the evolution...

You Guys are the Best

Jen Beeman

(random unrelated instagram photos so this isn't an imageless post) I just want to say thank you so much to everyone who commented on my previous post about the evolution...

Fabric swatches in stripes, gingham, and solids on wooden hangers with pattern instructions and garment sketches on clipboard

My Handmade Wardrobe Evolution

Jen Beeman

Get ready because this is a bit of a ramble about the evolution of my handmade wardrobe and my experience transitioning from art, to fashion, to the home sewing world....

My Handmade Wardrobe Evolution

Jen Beeman

Get ready because this is a bit of a ramble about the evolution of my handmade wardrobe and my experience transitioning from art, to fashion, to the home sewing world....

Drygoods Design storefront window with white lettering and interior showing sewing supplies, pendant lights, and wood furniture

Come Hang with Me at Drygoods Design!

Jen Beeman

Just wanted to let you guys know that I'll be doing a little Grainline Studio trunk show at Drygoods Design on Saturday, Nov. 29th from 11-1. so if you're in...

Come Hang with Me at Drygoods Design!

Jen Beeman

Just wanted to let you guys know that I'll be doing a little Grainline Studio trunk show at Drygoods Design on Saturday, Nov. 29th from 11-1. so if you're in...

Winter wardrobe collage with navy striped top, cream cable knit cardigan, black oxford shoes, and woman rowing a canoe

Winter '14 Wardrobe Inspiration

Aimee Ortega

one | two | three It seems like everyone is posting their winter wardrobe plans and now that it's snow sprinkling here in Chicago with a chance of accumulation Saturday...

Winter '14 Wardrobe Inspiration

Aimee Ortega

one | two | three It seems like everyone is posting their winter wardrobe plans and now that it's snow sprinkling here in Chicago with a chance of accumulation Saturday...

Person wearing Stonehenge cable knit sweater by Michele Wang with plaid scarf against berry vine covered brick wall

Brooklyn Tweed Stonecutter

Jen Beeman

After a year of on again, off again, then totally on knitting, my Stonecutter (ravelry link) is done and photographed! I am absolutely in love with this sweater so get...

Brooklyn Tweed Stonecutter

Jen Beeman

After a year of on again, off again, then totally on knitting, my Stonecutter (ravelry link) is done and photographed! I am absolutely in love with this sweater so get...