The Grainline Blog
Fourth of July
Hope everyone had a very happy Fourth of July! Mine was full of sewing and cutting for my sister's wedding dress. Things will be sort of uneventful around here until...
Fourth of July
Hope everyone had a very happy Fourth of July! Mine was full of sewing and cutting for my sister's wedding dress. Things will be sort of uneventful around here until...
Goings On in the Studio
Over the weekend I draped up this little pattern with the intent of making 2 tops and a dress from it's basic shape. I usually don't drape, flat patterning is...
Goings On in the Studio
Over the weekend I draped up this little pattern with the intent of making 2 tops and a dress from it's basic shape. I usually don't drape, flat patterning is...
Self Made Inventory
I decided that I had better take some inventory of my self made clothes before September rolls around so I'm not just sewing willy-nilly and end up with no bottoms...
Self Made Inventory
I decided that I had better take some inventory of my self made clothes before September rolls around so I'm not just sewing willy-nilly and end up with no bottoms...
Trouser Time
I just found this blog post over on Burda Style all about non-traditional (or edgy as they like to say) trousers. I've designed and made plenty of pants for models...
Trouser Time
I just found this blog post over on Burda Style all about non-traditional (or edgy as they like to say) trousers. I've designed and made plenty of pants for models...
summer dreamin'
Summer is in full swing now and I’m dreaming of beach days and road trips. Here are a few things on my summer dreamin’ list. cursive design scallop necklace : perfect...
summer dreamin'
Summer is in full swing now and I’m dreaming of beach days and road trips. Here are a few things on my summer dreamin’ list. cursive design scallop necklace : perfect...
My Dream(ish) Socks
Well I'm back from the Northwoods. I thought I would start with a finished object post as I have taken about 270ish photos between digital and film and need to...
My Dream(ish) Socks
Well I'm back from the Northwoods. I thought I would start with a finished object post as I have taken about 270ish photos between digital and film and need to...
A Garment for Sleeping
Since I'm turning 28 in June, I've been having the idea that I need to step up my wardrobe a bit, including the garments I sleep in. Something about being...
A Garment for Sleeping
Since I'm turning 28 in June, I've been having the idea that I need to step up my wardrobe a bit, including the garments I sleep in. Something about being...
Scanning is Fun / Planning is Fun
I've been rifling through my swatch collection, ichin' to make myself a new spring/summer top. I'm thinking sleeveless, racerback, colorblocked, bust dart and slightly flared out hem. Basically something for...
Scanning is Fun / Planning is Fun
I've been rifling through my swatch collection, ichin' to make myself a new spring/summer top. I'm thinking sleeveless, racerback, colorblocked, bust dart and slightly flared out hem. Basically something for...
My Own Fayne
So I finally made myself a Fayne tunic, and I am so happy about it! I didn't have anything from my line in my size and I felt that was...
My Own Fayne
So I finally made myself a Fayne tunic, and I am so happy about it! I didn't have anything from my line in my size and I felt that was...
Weekending
This weekend my friend Kaelyn was in town from NYC. We started out Sunday with breakfast at Milk & Honey, then headed down the street to Alliance Bakery to drink...
Weekending
This weekend my friend Kaelyn was in town from NYC. We started out Sunday with breakfast at Milk & Honey, then headed down the street to Alliance Bakery to drink...
Thursday Thursday
Today I buckled down and cleaned up my studio, and that place sure was a mess. Between more hours at work and this strange stomach virus that keeps holding on,...
Thursday Thursday
Today I buckled down and cleaned up my studio, and that place sure was a mess. Between more hours at work and this strange stomach virus that keeps holding on,...
Colorblocked Kat Dress
Phew! Here it is, my dress is finally finished. I started this baby way back in July 2009 as a rush job to wear to my friend Kat's wedding, but...
Colorblocked Kat Dress
Phew! Here it is, my dress is finally finished. I started this baby way back in July 2009 as a rush job to wear to my friend Kat's wedding, but...
Inspiration
Well here we are on March 1st, one month closer to spring and time for my I blog it forward inspiration post. I was having a really hard time narrowing this down. Of...
Inspiration
Well here we are on March 1st, one month closer to spring and time for my I blog it forward inspiration post. I was having a really hard time narrowing this down. Of...