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Woman wearing a Scout Tee variation in indigo denim with short sleeves and notched neckline, paired with black pants

Madewell Scout Variation: Sewing Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Alright, here we go with the sewing portion of the Madewell Scout Variation. If you missed the pattern tutorial you can find it here. For this tutorial you'll need the...

Madewell Scout Variation: Sewing Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Alright, here we go with the sewing portion of the Madewell Scout Variation. If you missed the pattern tutorial you can find it here. For this tutorial you'll need the...

Close-up of Scout Tee variation in indigo denim showing notched neckline, short cuffed sleeves, and a gold anchor necklace

Madewell Scout Variation: Pattern Tutorial

Jen Beeman

As promised, here is the first tutorial in making the Scout Tee Madewell variation. I broke this down into two sections because it was getting pretty long as one post....

Madewell Scout Variation: Pattern Tutorial

Jen Beeman

As promised, here is the first tutorial in making the Scout Tee Madewell variation. I broke this down into two sections because it was getting pretty long as one post....

Vintage dress form with pattern pieces in a sewing studio, alongside a woman in glasses reviewing pattern drafting materials

Grainline Studio on Marketplace

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to share this news, I was interviewed for Marketplace a bit back and my piece aired yesterday! I was totally nervous to see what made the cut...

Grainline Studio on Marketplace

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to share this news, I was interviewed for Marketplace a bit back and my piece aired yesterday! I was totally nervous to see what made the cut...

Woman wearing a Scout Tee variation in indigo denim with short sleeves and notched neckline, paired with black pants

Spring '14 Wardrobe: Madewell Scout Variation

Jen Beeman

Hey guys! I'm back today with another Spring '14 Wardrobe post. I've been a bit slow on the spring wardrobe making, but then again, it's April 16th and the snow...

Spring '14 Wardrobe: Madewell Scout Variation

Jen Beeman

Hey guys! I'm back today with another Spring '14 Wardrobe post. I've been a bit slow on the spring wardrobe making, but then again, it's April 16th and the snow...

Moss Skirt flat illustrations in coral, olive, mustard, and turquoise showing front and back views for Moss Making Month

Moss Making Month

Jen Beeman

I'm a few days late on posting this but Stephanie at Makes the Things and Sara at An Elemental Life have declared April Moss Making Month! I'm pumped, these girls...

Moss Making Month

Jen Beeman

I'm a few days late on posting this but Stephanie at Makes the Things and Sara at An Elemental Life have declared April Moss Making Month! I'm pumped, these girls...

Close-up of a gray woven Linden sweatshirt raglan sleeve folded over a red tartan tailor's ham for pressing

Cutting Fabric Folded vs. Flat

Jen Beeman

I was cutting out this sweatshirt over the weekend and ended up trying a few different layouts before I settled on the one that worked. I thought I would show...

Cutting Fabric Folded vs. Flat

Jen Beeman

I was cutting out this sweatshirt over the weekend and ended up trying a few different layouts before I settled on the one that worked. I thought I would show...

Back view of Archer Button-Up Shirt in royal blue with sashiko scallop embroidery across the yoke and turtleneck collar

Kira of Yarn, Purl, Stitch's Archer

Jen Beeman

This Archer by Kira of yarn, purl, stitch totally blew me away when I saw it during the December Archer Awareness Month. Not only did she make a button down...

Kira of Yarn, Purl, Stitch's Archer

Jen Beeman

This Archer by Kira of yarn, purl, stitch totally blew me away when I saw it during the December Archer Awareness Month. Not only did she make a button down...

Close-up of cream french terry Linden Sweatshirt showing the ribbed neckband and raglan sleeve seam from the front

Spring '14 Wardrobe: Cream Terry Sweatshirt

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to blog the first part of my Spring '14 Wardrobe! I finished this a little bit ago but was waiting for some non-coat, snow melted weather to...

Spring '14 Wardrobe: Cream Terry Sweatshirt

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to blog the first part of my Spring '14 Wardrobe! I finished this a little bit ago but was waiting for some non-coat, snow melted weather to...

Gray tabby cat lying on colorful triangle quilt pieces arranged on a wood floor, showing a variety of prints and colors

Laying out the Catnap Quilt

Jen Beeman

Lately I've been very busy working on things that are, as of yet, unbloggable, but I'm trying this new thing where I take at least one day off during the...

Laying out the Catnap Quilt

Jen Beeman

Lately I've been very busy working on things that are, as of yet, unbloggable, but I'm trying this new thing where I take at least one day off during the...

Giveaway flat lay with a white ceramic cat figurine, Clover seam ripper, lace trim, and vintage bias tape packages

Giveaway Winner!

Jen Beeman

Hey guys, thanks so much for entering the giveaway! It was really fun reading through the comments and hearing what techniques / sewing related things you'd like to get better...

Giveaway Winner!

Jen Beeman

Hey guys, thanks so much for entering the giveaway! It was really fun reading through the comments and hearing what techniques / sewing related things you'd like to get better...

Flat lay of sewing notions including a white ceramic cat figurine, Clover seam ripper, lace trim, and vintage bias tape packages

Book Report | The Complete Guide to Clothing Co...

Jen Beeman

Hey guys! I'm really excited to be the next stop on the blog tour of Christine Haynes' new book, The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing Construction! Recently a good handful...

Book Report | The Complete Guide to Clothing Co...

Jen Beeman

Hey guys! I'm really excited to be the next stop on the blog tour of Christine Haynes' new book, The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing Construction! Recently a good handful...

Spring wardrobe inspiration mood board: teal shirtdress, navy buckle loafers, and a denim shirt with black leather mini skirt

Spring '14 Wardrobe Inspiration

Jen Beeman

If you've been following along with this blog for a while you may remember that I used to plan out seasonal wardrobes and then make as much of them as...

Spring '14 Wardrobe Inspiration

Jen Beeman

If you've been following along with this blog for a while you may remember that I used to plan out seasonal wardrobes and then make as much of them as...

Black fabric bundled with wooden sticks and rubber bands demonstrating shibori resist technique preparation

Upcoming Craft/Work Panel & Shibori Dye Workshop

Jen Beeman

Hey guys! Just wanted to stop in and let you know about an upcoming event I'm involved in. Next Tuesday, March 4th I'll be taking part in Craft/Work's next event,...

Upcoming Craft/Work Panel & Shibori Dye Workshop

Jen Beeman

Hey guys! Just wanted to stop in and let you know about an upcoming event I'm involved in. Next Tuesday, March 4th I'll be taking part in Craft/Work's next event,...