The Grainline Blog

Handmade tops on wooden hangers including white printed tanks, mustard top, gingham shirt, and gray top against brick wall

Self Made Inventory

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Six styled outfit photos featuring various trouser silhouettes paired with tops and accessories in neutral and earth tones

Trouser Time

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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 collage with beaded necklace, red suede moccasins, brown leather satchel, Montana travel poster, and large notepad

summer dreamin'

Jen Beeman

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 :...

summer dreamin'

Jen Beeman

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 :...

Navy knit sock on double-pointed needles resting on printed pattern on a weathered wood surface with sandals nearby

My Dream(ish) Socks

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Sleeveless striped nightgown with button placket and coral piping trim at yoke seam on wooden hanger

A Garment for Sleeping

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Three fabric swatches with pinked edges in light blue, navy, and coral laid flat for color coordination planning

Scanning is Fun / Planning is Fun

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Blue Fayne tunic with three-quarter sleeves and low scoop back, shown front and back with black leggings and coral heels

My Own Fayne

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Two people outdoors, one in a mustard yellow coat with button details and one in a black scarf and jacket

Weekending

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Sewing studio desk with paper organizer, pencil holder, coffee mug, and laptop against exposed brick wall

Thursday Thursday

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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 with coral strapless bodice, ivory and gray skirt with pleated panels and black trim details

Colorblocked Kat Dress

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Pale cream and yellow mineral specimen with clustered crystalline formations

Inspiration

Jen Beeman

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...

Inspiration

Jen Beeman

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...

Sleeveless dress with coral, cream, and gray color-blocked bodice and gathered cream skirt on hanger

Wip Wednesday (Actually on a Wednesday!!!)

Jen Beeman

I started this dress last summer the day after I finished my Tie Neck Dress, the plan was to wear it to one of the events at my friend's wedding,...

Wip Wednesday (Actually on a Wednesday!!!)

Jen Beeman

I started this dress last summer the day after I finished my Tie Neck Dress, the plan was to wear it to one of the events at my friend's wedding,...

Person wearing gray three-quarter sleeve top with boat neckline and pendant necklace against a brick wall and window

A Cloudy Looking Knit

Jen Beeman

Today I finally had the opportunity to dye the knit top I made last weekend. This is the first knit that I've both patterned and sewn, and I think it...

A Cloudy Looking Knit

Jen Beeman

Today I finally had the opportunity to dye the knit top I made last weekend. This is the first knit that I've both patterned and sewn, and I think it...