The Grainline Blog

Person wearing a taupe knit cardigan over a striped tee with dark jeans, standing against a yellow wall next to exposed brick

A Knit Blazer

Jen Beeman

Last night I decided to make this blazer. I had the pattern done as this was supposed to be a part of the fall 2010 hound collection, but I didn't...

A Knit Blazer

Jen Beeman

Last night I decided to make this blazer. I had the pattern done as this was supposed to be a part of the fall 2010 hound collection, but I didn't...

Handmade fabric doll with black bob, pointed gray knit hood and body, and green fabric feet shown from front and back

Doll Party

Jen Beeman

Woah, I almost can't really believe that I'm actually posting something finished on here, it's been so long since that happened! I made this little doll for a friend's baby...

Doll Party

Jen Beeman

Woah, I almost can't really believe that I'm actually posting something finished on here, it's been so long since that happened! I made this little doll for a friend's baby...

Cut fabric pieces for doll clothing including dusty blue felt sweater, geometric print dress, and felt acorn backpack

In the Works

Jen Beeman

a doll for an upcoming baby. mitten gloves for an upcoming winter.

In the Works

Jen Beeman

a doll for an upcoming baby. mitten gloves for an upcoming winter.

Woman in white patterned sleeveless top, gray A-line skirt, and yellow tights standing by a window with city view

New Hound

Jen Beeman

I've been missing for quite some time, but I'm finally back with much to show from my absence. I was working night and day to get the fall / winter...

New Hound

Jen Beeman

I've been missing for quite some time, but I'm finally back with much to show from my absence. I was working night and day to get the fall / winter...

White blazer muslin with notch lapels on dress form in a sewing studio with reference board and ironing board in background

Blazer Fail

Jen Beeman

Well I'm a bit behind on my Self-Stitched September quota so I thought I would stop making my own patterns and use some commercial ones. Here is my attempt to...

Blazer Fail

Jen Beeman

Well I'm a bit behind on my Self-Stitched September quota so I thought I would stop making my own patterns and use some commercial ones. Here is my attempt to...

Six moccasins arranged on wood floor in red, gray, dark brown, navy with flag embroidery, and tan suede styles

Moccasin Party

Jen Beeman

It's no secret to anyone who knows me (and probably everyone else as well) that I have a thing for moccasins. I've had at least one pair every year since...

Moccasin Party

Jen Beeman

It's no secret to anyone who knows me (and probably everyone else as well) that I have a thing for moccasins. I've had at least one pair every year since...

Sleeveless A-line dress with pink, lavender, and navy ombre dip-dye, worn with cognac sandals against a brick building

Watery Depths Dress

Jen Beeman

I've been meaning to make some studio dresses for a while, but I just finally got around to starting on the project (oh, by studio dress I mean dresses I...

Watery Depths Dress

Jen Beeman

I've been meaning to make some studio dresses for a while, but I just finally got around to starting on the project (oh, by studio dress I mean dresses I...

Person sitting on rooftop in white sleeveless top and dark jeans with a pug and Red Vines candy nearby

A Few Things

Jen Beeman

This is a bit late but I did a little guest blogging over on Bliss in a Teacup on Tuesday about summer in Chicago. Also, I decided that it was...

A Few Things

Jen Beeman

This is a bit late but I did a little guest blogging over on Bliss in a Teacup on Tuesday about summer in Chicago. Also, I decided that it was...

Pair of brown leather Swedish clogs with wooden soles and ankle straps next to Valley of the Dolls book and Kinder Chocolate

Mom Times Wednesday

Jen Beeman

Yesterday I went out to my parent's house to hang out with my mom. My dad is up at the cabin working on the pontoon boat motor (always boat motors...

Mom Times Wednesday

Jen Beeman

Yesterday I went out to my parent's house to hang out with my mom. My dad is up at the cabin working on the pontoon boat motor (always boat motors...

Woman in sleeveless chambray tank and dark jeans standing on an urban rooftop with brick buildings in background

A Summer Chambray Top

Jen Beeman

I had the good fortune to have some extra chambray laying around that was given to me for a project so I decided to finally make a top from the...

A Summer Chambray Top

Jen Beeman

I had the good fortune to have some extra chambray laying around that was given to me for a project so I decided to finally make a top from the...

Hand with manicured nails resting on ivory silk lining fabric with hand-sewn basting stitches visible

Slow Progress

Jen Beeman

Things have been going pretty smoothly, though slowly, on my sister's wedding dress. Here are a few progress shots designed to not really show much of the dress (in case...

Slow Progress

Jen Beeman

Things have been going pretty smoothly, though slowly, on my sister's wedding dress. Here are a few progress shots designed to not really show much of the dress (in case...

Fireworks bursting in the night sky in shades of gold, orange, and white against a dark background

Fourth of July

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Army green silk habotai sleeveless tank top draped prototype on wooden hanger against white backdrop

Goings On in the Studio

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...