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Empty loft studio in black and white with hardwood floors, exposed brick, wooden shelving, serger, and a cased sewing machine

New Happenings & The Modern Sewciety Podcast

Jen Beeman

I'm sure you guys have noticed there's a lot of stuff going on over here, especially if you follow me on Instagram, but if not I thought I'd fill you...

New Happenings & The Modern Sewciety Podcast

Jen Beeman

I'm sure you guys have noticed there's a lot of stuff going on over here, especially if you follow me on Instagram, but if not I thought I'd fill you...

Woman wearing a sleeveless Alder Shirtdress in cream silk twill with purple geometric print, with collar and chest pocket

Alder Shirtdress Versions 3 & 4: Printed Silk

Jen Beeman

Today we have both of the silk versions of the Alder Shirtdress. This first one is made in a woven silk with a bit of body which I think holds...

Alder Shirtdress Versions 3 & 4: Printed Silk

Jen Beeman

Today we have both of the silk versions of the Alder Shirtdress. This first one is made in a woven silk with a bit of body which I think holds...

Side view of woman wearing a sleeveless light-wash denim Alder Shirtdress with collar, gathered skirt, and shirt-tail hem

Alder Shirtdress Version 2: Light Denim

Jen Beeman

Here we go with round two of awkward photos of me talking to Jon while getting my photo taken in an Alder dress! This View B of Alder is made...

Alder Shirtdress Version 2: Light Denim

Jen Beeman

Here we go with round two of awkward photos of me talking to Jon while getting my photo taken in an Alder dress! This View B of Alder is made...

Woman wearing a sleeveless dark denim Alder Shirtdress with collar, chest pocket, and white buttons, wearing tan clogs

Alder Shirtdress Version 1: Dark Denim

Jen Beeman

As I mentioned in yesterday's post I've made about a million (okay 7 in actual fabric) Alders so far. I wanted to post a little about some of them so...

Alder Shirtdress Version 1: Dark Denim

Jen Beeman

As I mentioned in yesterday's post I've made about a million (okay 7 in actual fabric) Alders so far. I wanted to post a little about some of them so...

Grainline Studio Alder Shirtdress pattern envelope with both views, gold-handled scissors, and pink geometric print fabric

The Alder Shirtdress & A Shop Relaunch

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to announce that the Alder Shirtdress is finally here!! I've basically been living in these dresses since the minute I photographed them, they're light and breezy, perfect...

The Alder Shirtdress & A Shop Relaunch

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to announce that the Alder Shirtdress is finally here!! I've basically been living in these dresses since the minute I photographed them, they're light and breezy, perfect...

Alder Shirtdress cutting layouts for 45-inch fabric: View A sizes 12–18 and View B sizes 0–10 with numbered pattern pieces

Moss Skirt Updated Cutting Layouts

Jen Beeman

Hey guys! So over the time that the Moss skirt has been out I've received sporadic emails saying that there's a drafting error in the waistband pattern. Over this time...

Moss Skirt Updated Cutting Layouts

Jen Beeman

Hey guys! So over the time that the Moss skirt has been out I've received sporadic emails saying that there's a drafting error in the waistband pattern. Over this time...

Five mirror selfies showing Me Made May outfits including a Linden Sweatshirt, Hadley Top, floral dress, and denim shirtdress

Me Made May Recap

Jen Beeman

You guys ready for some Me Made May Recap time? Just when you couldn’t get enough selfies of me on IG I’m throwing them at you one more time. Sheesh!!...

Me Made May Recap

Jen Beeman

You guys ready for some Me Made May Recap time? Just when you couldn’t get enough selfies of me on IG I’m throwing them at you one more time. Sheesh!!...

lose-up of cream fluid fabric being held and folded to show drape and texture, with the word HOURS overlaid as a text graphic

Grainline Studio Business Hours

Jen Beeman

Hey guys, I just wanted to put up a note about my business hours since I semi-regularly get emails expecting me to respond at 3am or while I'm out trying...

Grainline Studio Business Hours

Jen Beeman

Hey guys, I just wanted to put up a note about my business hours since I semi-regularly get emails expecting me to respond at 3am or while I'm out trying...

Four knitting storage projects: canvas tote, striped fabric bowls, orange yarn with thread snips, and a canvas snap pouch

Knitting Storage & Fringe Supply Co.

Jen Beeman

one | two | three | four | five | six I've been getting much more into knitting lately than I have been over the past few years. I used...

Knitting Storage & Fringe Supply Co.

Jen Beeman

one | two | three | four | five | six I've been getting much more into knitting lately than I have been over the past few years. I used...

Two garden photos: colorful zinnias, marigolds, and dahlias on a wood deck, and seedling plugs laid out ready for planting

Spring Grainline Studio Update

Jen Beeman

Hey guys, apologies for being MIA lately here on the blog. I’m in super crunch time with something I’ve had in the works for a while now – printed patterns...

Spring Grainline Studio Update

Jen Beeman

Hey guys, apologies for being MIA lately here on the blog. I’m in super crunch time with something I’ve had in the works for a while now – printed patterns...

Charcoal grey cabled knit crewneck sweater with double moss stitch texture and vertical cable detail down the center front

Me Made May 2014

Jen Beeman

Okay so this is totally last minute, it's 11:55 and I'm typing this on my phone in bed but through the powers of Instagram I was convinced by Kelly of...

Me Made May 2014

Jen Beeman

Okay so this is totally last minute, it's 11:55 and I'm typing this on my phone in bed but through the powers of Instagram I was convinced by Kelly of...

Three fabric swatches showing French seam construction at 1/4, 1/2, and 5/8-inch seam allowances with labeled stitching guides

French Seams on Various Seam Allowances

Jen Beeman

As a follow up to Monday's post on French seams I wanted to post how to deal with seam allowances that differ from my tutorial since I've gotten a lot...

French Seams on Various Seam Allowances

Jen Beeman

As a follow up to Monday's post on French seams I wanted to post how to deal with seam allowances that differ from my tutorial since I've gotten a lot...

French All Your Seams | Grainline Studio

French All Your Seams

Jen Beeman

If you’ve been following along for a while, you may remember this post, but I’ve been getting a lot of French seam questions lately so I figured it wouldn’t hurt...

French All Your Seams

Jen Beeman

If you’ve been following along for a while, you may remember this post, but I’ve been getting a lot of French seam questions lately so I figured it wouldn’t hurt...