The Grainline Blog
Summer Wardrobe | Recap
I thought it might be fun to do a little roundup on my summer wardrobe before I move into fall and see how things went based on my original illustrations....
Summer Wardrobe | Recap
I thought it might be fun to do a little roundup on my summer wardrobe before I move into fall and see how things went based on my original illustrations....
Zippers with Free Hanging Overlays
Floaty chiffon style skirts are pretty popular right now, they're incredibly easy to make and fun to wear, but it can sometimes be strange when that flowing top layer is...
Zippers with Free Hanging Overlays
Floaty chiffon style skirts are pretty popular right now, they're incredibly easy to make and fun to wear, but it can sometimes be strange when that flowing top layer is...
Summer Wardrobe | Cobalt Chiffon Midi Skirt
It's time for the last garment in my Summer Wardrobe sewing! I kept putting this skirt off because I wasn't sure how the silhouette would look on me but I...
Summer Wardrobe | Cobalt Chiffon Midi Skirt
It's time for the last garment in my Summer Wardrobe sewing! I kept putting this skirt off because I wasn't sure how the silhouette would look on me but I...
Summer Wardrobe | Cloudy Day Dress
The DetailsPattern | My Own from HoundFabric | Cloud printed Spoonflower organic cotton sateen Phew! The cloud print dress is finally finished! I LOVE this dress, the print turned out...
Summer Wardrobe | Cloudy Day Dress
The DetailsPattern | My Own from HoundFabric | Cloud printed Spoonflower organic cotton sateen Phew! The cloud print dress is finally finished! I LOVE this dress, the print turned out...
Hilary Grant Arrow Circle Scarf
Do you guys remember when I posted about Hilary Grant Knitwear exactly one year ago (well give 4 days but woah, timing!)? Well, I finally got my hands on one...
Hilary Grant Arrow Circle Scarf
Do you guys remember when I posted about Hilary Grant Knitwear exactly one year ago (well give 4 days but woah, timing!)? Well, I finally got my hands on one...
Summer Wardrobe | Pajama Party
If you follow my Instagram you know that I went on a bit of a pajama making spree this past week. I only planned on making the striped pair but...
Summer Wardrobe | Pajama Party
If you follow my Instagram you know that I went on a bit of a pajama making spree this past week. I only planned on making the striped pair but...
Fall Inspiration | Karen Walker
Okay so I am kind of freaking out about how much I love this Karen Walker collection! Honestly...WTF posted about it yesterday and I can't stop thinking about it. It's...
Fall Inspiration | Karen Walker
Okay so I am kind of freaking out about how much I love this Karen Walker collection! Honestly...WTF posted about it yesterday and I can't stop thinking about it. It's...
Summer Wardrobe | Polka Dot Silk Tank
The DetailsPattern: My own Fabric: Silk Double Georgette from MoodShoes: J. CrewNecklace: Cursive Design Dudes, I am SO JAZZED with this new shirt! Do you remember a few weeks ago...
Summer Wardrobe | Polka Dot Silk Tank
The DetailsPattern: My own Fabric: Silk Double Georgette from MoodShoes: J. CrewNecklace: Cursive Design Dudes, I am SO JAZZED with this new shirt! Do you remember a few weeks ago...
Thinking about Featured Projects
[I had no image for this post so enjoy this one of Sister under my sewing machine] I’ve been thinking lately that I’d really like to start a segment here...
Thinking about Featured Projects
[I had no image for this post so enjoy this one of Sister under my sewing machine] I’ve been thinking lately that I’d really like to start a segment here...
Progress Report | Cloud Print Dress
The cloud print dress from my Summer Wardrobe is about half done, unfortunately I had to order more fabric so it will be about a week or so till I...
Progress Report | Cloud Print Dress
The cloud print dress from my Summer Wardrobe is about half done, unfortunately I had to order more fabric so it will be about a week or so till I...
Summer Wardrobe | Denim Maritime Shorts
The DetailsFabric: Marc Jacobs Blue Solid Denim from MoodPattern: Maritime Shorts Shirt: Lace Scout Woven TeeShoes: Minnetonka Boat Moccasins Phew! Finally have these guys finished and photographed, just in time...
Summer Wardrobe | Denim Maritime Shorts
The DetailsFabric: Marc Jacobs Blue Solid Denim from MoodPattern: Maritime Shorts Shirt: Lace Scout Woven TeeShoes: Minnetonka Boat Moccasins Phew! Finally have these guys finished and photographed, just in time...
Sewing the Maritime Shorts + A Variation
If you've been waiting for the step by step tutorial on how to sew the Maritime Shorts here it is! I've also included additional steps to sew this curved hem...
Sewing the Maritime Shorts + A Variation
If you've been waiting for the step by step tutorial on how to sew the Maritime Shorts here it is! I've also included additional steps to sew this curved hem...
Pattern Tutorial | Maritime Shorts Variation
I'm almost ready to post the sewing tutorial for the Maritime Shorts but I figured I should post this pattern tutorial before I do the sewing tutorial since I'll be...
Pattern Tutorial | Maritime Shorts Variation
I'm almost ready to post the sewing tutorial for the Maritime Shorts but I figured I should post this pattern tutorial before I do the sewing tutorial since I'll be...