The Grainline Blog

Hand holding delicate white floral lace trim attached to ivory silk fabric, showing lace construction detail

Just Checking In...

Jen Beeman

So it's been 2 solid weeks since my last post...I didn't mean to disappear off the face of the earth but things have gotten so busy here that I haven't...

Just Checking In...

Jen Beeman

So it's been 2 solid weeks since my last post...I didn't mean to disappear off the face of the earth but things have gotten so busy here that I haven't...

French seaming tutorial banner showing a half-sewn top with French seamed armhole and side seams on a green cutting mat

French All Your Seams

Jen Beeman

After posting my navy lace scout tee I got a few questions asking how I french seamed my armholes. It can seem a little confusing at first but, as with...

French All Your Seams

Jen Beeman

After posting my navy lace scout tee I got a few questions asking how I french seamed my armholes. It can seem a little confusing at first but, as with...

Person wearing a navy lace Scout Tee with scalloped hem over a gray underlayer, styled with purple pants

Navy Lace Tee

Jen Beeman

I had originally planned to sew this top as part of my Autumn Wardrobe but obviously I'm a bit late on that. This was the original plan for the top...

Navy Lace Tee

Jen Beeman

I had originally planned to sew this top as part of my Autumn Wardrobe but obviously I'm a bit late on that. This was the original plan for the top...

Gray tabby cat lying on open sketchbook with pencils and markers nearby on white surface

Sketching

Jen Beeman

So I ordered the Fashionary sketchbook a few days ago and have been playing around in it in my free moments with some ideas for my spring wardrobe. It's pretty...

Sketching

Jen Beeman

So I ordered the Fashionary sketchbook a few days ago and have been playing around in it in my free moments with some ideas for my spring wardrobe. It's pretty...

Screenshot of "Becoming a Designer: Jennifer // Hound" blog post with portrait photo and coral dress sketches by Megan Nielsen

becoming a designer | megan nielsen feature

Jen Beeman

I can't believe I haven't posted about this until now, but I was a featured indie designer over on Megan Nielson's blog a few weeks ago. I'm sure you all...

becoming a designer | megan nielsen feature

Jen Beeman

I can't believe I haven't posted about this until now, but I was a featured indie designer over on Megan Nielson's blog a few weeks ago. I'm sure you all...

Sewing studio with branch clothing rack, industrial sewing machine, acrylic chair, and thread storage on wood floors

Handmade Wardrobe | Spring 2012 Group

Jen Beeman

So, Spring Wardrobes! It seems like a few of you would be interesting in sharing our spring wardrobe plans in one place so I've started the Handmade Wardrobe | Spring...

Handmade Wardrobe | Spring 2012 Group

Jen Beeman

So, Spring Wardrobes! It seems like a few of you would be interesting in sharing our spring wardrobe plans in one place so I've started the Handmade Wardrobe | Spring...

Person in a black Morris Blazer over cream textured tank with turquoise necklace in front of a black and white graphic artwork

Morris Blazer

Jen Beeman

Woahwoahwoahwoah, did I actually sew a garment? For myself? I know, right? I can barely believe it either! Just when 2012 was starting to look a bit barren garment wise,...

Morris Blazer

Jen Beeman

Woahwoahwoahwoah, did I actually sew a garment? For myself? I know, right? I can barely believe it either! Just when 2012 was starting to look a bit barren garment wise,...

Outfit flat lay: blue gingham shirt with red Essie nail polish, gold watches, cognac ankle-strap sandals, and a gold ring

spring dream

Jen Beeman

Okay so I know mid-February is pretty early to be thinking about spring, but with all the warm weather we've been getting this winter, it's pretty hard not to think...

spring dream

Jen Beeman

Okay so I know mid-February is pretty early to be thinking about spring, but with all the warm weather we've been getting this winter, it's pretty hard not to think...

Close-up of a bias-faced scoop neckline on a sleeveless top on a dress form, showing flat binding stitched to the inside

Getting Flat Bias Necklines

Jen Beeman

I often get questions asking how I get my bias faced necklines to lay flat, so I’m here today with a tutorial to help you do just that. It can...

Getting Flat Bias Necklines

Jen Beeman

I often get questions asking how I get my bias faced necklines to lay flat, so I’m here today with a tutorial to help you do just that. It can...

Hand-knit striped socks in colorful combinations including blue, pink, gray, yellow, red, and mint on a white background

A Trio of Socks

Jen Beeman

sock 1 | sock 2 | sock 3 I used to think it was crazy that anyone would knit their own socks. Literally, totally insane. Then I knit a pair...

A Trio of Socks

Jen Beeman

sock 1 | sock 2 | sock 3 I used to think it was crazy that anyone would knit their own socks. Literally, totally insane. Then I knit a pair...

Graphic announcing Tiny Pocket Tank and Scout Woven Tee in sizes 0–18 with flat sketches on a turquoise background

Back in the Pattern Shop

Jen Beeman

Finally!! The Tiny Pocket Tank and Scout Woven Tee are both back in the shop and the size range has been expanded to fit sizes 0-18. I designed a new...

Back in the Pattern Shop

Jen Beeman

Finally!! The Tiny Pocket Tank and Scout Woven Tee are both back in the shop and the size range has been expanded to fit sizes 0-18. I designed a new...

Black silk chiffon with large ivory polka dots draped to show fabric transparency and texture

online fabric shopping

Jen Beeman

I've been doing quite a bit of fabric browsing lately looking for fabric for another pattern, but haven't had much luck in Chicago so I've turned to the internet. I...

online fabric shopping

Jen Beeman

I've been doing quite a bit of fabric browsing lately looking for fabric for another pattern, but haven't had much luck in Chicago so I've turned to the internet. I...

In-progress striped sock on wooden double-pointed needles in red, blue, gray, and pink with matching Knitpicks yarn skein

Travel Knitting

Jen Beeman

I've been working on a pair of socks, they make a pretty good travel project. I bought some KnitPicks Felici Sport sock yarn a while ago and it's knitting up...

Travel Knitting

Jen Beeman

I've been working on a pair of socks, they make a pretty good travel project. I bought some KnitPicks Felici Sport sock yarn a while ago and it's knitting up...