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Person in black leggings and hand-knit gray socks with red striped cuffs standing on a driftwood log at a rocky beach

Autumn Wardrobe | Canadian Socks

Jen Beeman

The first pair of socks from my Autumn Wardrobe Plan are complete and so excitingly named the Canadian Socks (ravelry link), because they were knit in Canada. I also think...

Autumn Wardrobe | Canadian Socks

Jen Beeman

The first pair of socks from my Autumn Wardrobe Plan are complete and so excitingly named the Canadian Socks (ravelry link), because they were knit in Canada. I also think...

Knitting supplies: mustard yellow and gray yarn, wooden needles, in-progress sock, and a floral zippered project pouch

Sock Progress and Hudson's Bay

Jen Beeman

Today is my last day in Victoria with my sister, I'll be flying out later this afternoon. We've done a lot of awesome stuff over the past two weeks and...

Sock Progress and Hudson's Bay

Jen Beeman

Today is my last day in Victoria with my sister, I'll be flying out later this afternoon. We've done a lot of awesome stuff over the past two weeks and...

Fall outfit flat lay: striped long-sleeve tee, black riding boots, mustard tote, gold ring, lip balm, and green nail polish

Fall Favorites

Jen Beeman

Clockwise from top left 1. Striped Transmission Tee2. Sugar Lip Treatment in Rosé3. The Archive Boot4. Claire Vivier Messanger Tote5. Butter Polish in British Racing Green6. Odette Totem Ring I...

Fall Favorites

Jen Beeman

Clockwise from top left 1. Striped Transmission Tee2. Sugar Lip Treatment in Rosé3. The Archive Boot4. Claire Vivier Messanger Tote5. Butter Polish in British Racing Green6. Odette Totem Ring I...

Close-up of hands demonstrating a thread chain, connecting white lining to gray wool with a hand-crocheted thread chain

Tips + Tricks | Chaining (It's a Video!)

Jen Beeman

I am super excited to post my first ever video tutorial and for my all time favorite sewing technique, chaining! Seriously I am obsessed with chaining, I will chain anything...

Tips + Tricks | Chaining (It's a Video!)

Jen Beeman

I am super excited to post my first ever video tutorial and for my all time favorite sewing technique, chaining! Seriously I am obsessed with chaining, I will chain anything...

8 Days a Week Clutch collaboration with Grainline Studio: cobalt blue suede with various rope, cord, and chain handle options

8 Days a Week Clutch for Design Love Fest

Jen Beeman

photos by: kimberly genevieve for designlovefest | layout by designlovfest I am so beyond excited to share this project I've been working on for the past few weeks with Natalie...

8 Days a Week Clutch for Design Love Fest

Jen Beeman

photos by: kimberly genevieve for designlovefest | layout by designlovfest I am so beyond excited to share this project I've been working on for the past few weeks with Natalie...

Navy floral mini skirt with pink and blue flowers and gold side zippers displayed on a wooden hanger

Trouser Refashion Swap | Tutorial

Jen Beeman

I'm excited to show you one project I've been working on over the past few weeks, the Trouser Refashion Swap. You may remember the past swap organized by Miranda of...

Trouser Refashion Swap | Tutorial

Jen Beeman

I'm excited to show you one project I've been working on over the past few weeks, the Trouser Refashion Swap. You may remember the past swap organized by Miranda of...

Moss Skirt in metallic linen with black tights and boots, styled two ways: coral geometric print tee and black tank top

Moss Skirt Views and Style Ideas

Jen Beeman

I can't believe I forgot to mention in my original Moss Skirt pattern post that this design is from the Hound F/W '11 collection! I thought I would share these...

Moss Skirt Views and Style Ideas

Jen Beeman

I can't believe I forgot to mention in my original Moss Skirt pattern post that this design is from the Hound F/W '11 collection! I thought I would share these...

Woman in black cardigan, chevron tank, red wool Moss Skirt, black tights, and brown boots against a yellow wall with brick

Autumn Wardrobe | Red Wool Moss Skirt

Jen Beeman

The first Autumn Wardrobe garment is complete! This is the Moss Mini Skirt with the hem band attached in self fabric (View B). Unfortunately I didn't realize that I had...

Autumn Wardrobe | Red Wool Moss Skirt

Jen Beeman

The first Autumn Wardrobe garment is complete! This is the Moss Mini Skirt with the hem band attached in self fabric (View B). Unfortunately I didn't realize that I had...

Hands guiding blue textured fabric under a sewing machine presser foot while inserting a fly front zipper

Inserting a Fly Front Zipper

Jen Beeman

I used to hate HATE inserting flies until I figured out this awesome method. It's nothing groundbreaking but I feel like every time I opened a new book or pattern...

Inserting a Fly Front Zipper

Jen Beeman

I used to hate HATE inserting flies until I figured out this awesome method. It's nothing groundbreaking but I feel like every time I opened a new book or pattern...

Moss Skirt in olive green denim with angled front pockets and gold button closure on a wooden hanger

Meet the Moss Mini Skirt

Jen Beeman

I'm excited to announce the newest Grainline Studio Pattern, the Moss Mini Skirt! You may remember this skirt from last fall's Autumn Wardrobe, if not, here's the link. This skirt...

Meet the Moss Mini Skirt

Jen Beeman

I'm excited to announce the newest Grainline Studio Pattern, the Moss Mini Skirt! You may remember this skirt from last fall's Autumn Wardrobe, if not, here's the link. This skirt...

Two fashion illustrations: navy cape over gray skirt and cream yoke sweater, both with black tights and rust ankle boots

Autumn Wardrobe | Planning + Illustrations

Jen Beeman

It's finally starting to feel like fall around here and I could not be happier about it. I feel like summer around here started in March and never let up...

Autumn Wardrobe | Planning + Illustrations

Jen Beeman

It's finally starting to feel like fall around here and I could not be happier about it. I feel like summer around here started in March and never let up...

Four sock yarn color combinations: green and gray, gold and gray, red and taupe, and navy and light gray

Sock Yarn Shopping

Jen Beeman

I can't remember if I mentioned it or not but I'll be heading up to Victoria, BC again to visit my sister, her husband, and their two beagles in a...

Sock Yarn Shopping

Jen Beeman

I can't remember if I mentioned it or not but I'll be heading up to Victoria, BC again to visit my sister, her husband, and their two beagles in a...

Six tank tops: blue circle print, black chevron, cream with triangle back, bird print, chambray, and black polka dot

Assessing My Handmade Wardrobe

Jen Beeman

I'm currently working on figuring out my Autumn Wardrobe but I thought that instead of just coming up with a few random pieces that I'd really like, I should try...

Assessing My Handmade Wardrobe

Jen Beeman

I'm currently working on figuring out my Autumn Wardrobe but I thought that instead of just coming up with a few random pieces that I'd really like, I should try...