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The Alder as a Tunic or Shirt
Around this time of year we get a lot of emails enquiring how to convert the Archer into a sleeveless shirt. We have a tutorial here but one thing to...
The Alder as a Tunic or Shirt
Around this time of year we get a lot of emails enquiring how to convert the Archer into a sleeveless shirt. We have a tutorial here but one thing to...
Willow Sew-Along: Day 05 Hemming
Today we’ll be hemming up our Willows…just in time for the hot weather approaching! I’ll be going through hemming the tank version first, then the dress. Begin by folding up...
Willow Sew-Along: Day 05 Hemming
Today we’ll be hemming up our Willows…just in time for the hot weather approaching! I’ll be going through hemming the tank version first, then the dress. Begin by folding up...
Willow Sew-Along: Day 04 Neckline & Armhole Bin...
In today’s installment of the Willow Sew-Along we’ll be binding our neckline and armhole edges. This is probably the most “difficult” part of the Willow, but if you take it...
Willow Sew-Along: Day 04 Neckline & Armhole Bin...
In today’s installment of the Willow Sew-Along we’ll be binding our neckline and armhole edges. This is probably the most “difficult” part of the Willow, but if you take it...
January Prints Interview on Fabric Design & Spr...
Hey! Did you see our posts about our presence on Sprout Patterns?! Sprout Patterns is an online service where you can have one of our sewing patterns printed directly onto...
January Prints Interview on Fabric Design & Spr...
Hey! Did you see our posts about our presence on Sprout Patterns?! Sprout Patterns is an online service where you can have one of our sewing patterns printed directly onto...
Willow Sew-Along: Day 03 Attaching the Skirt
Today we’ll be attaching the skirt to the bodice for the dress version of the Willow. If you’re making the tank, you can skip today! Begin by sewing the side...
Willow Sew-Along: Day 03 Attaching the Skirt
Today we’ll be attaching the skirt to the bodice for the dress version of the Willow. If you’re making the tank, you can skip today! Begin by sewing the side...
Willow Sew-Along: Day 02 Darts, Shoulder & Side...
Today we’ll be sewing our darts and the side seams for the bodice of the tank & dress. If you missed our previous post about fitting and cutting, you can...
Willow Sew-Along: Day 02 Darts, Shoulder & Side...
Today we’ll be sewing our darts and the side seams for the bodice of the tank & dress. If you missed our previous post about fitting and cutting, you can...
Jen's Me Made May Recap
Willow Tank Dress | Penny Raglan Every year when Me Made May rolls around I get a little stressed out. I have no problem wearing handmade garments most days of...
Jen's Me Made May Recap
Willow Tank Dress | Penny Raglan Every year when Me Made May rolls around I get a little stressed out. I have no problem wearing handmade garments most days of...
Willow Sew-Along: Day 01 Common Pattern Adjustm...
Today we’re finally starting the Willow Sew-Along! This pattern is rated Beginner so you more advanced sewers might not need this information, but I wanted to make sure that it’s...
Willow Sew-Along: Day 01 Common Pattern Adjustm...
Today we’re finally starting the Willow Sew-Along! This pattern is rated Beginner so you more advanced sewers might not need this information, but I wanted to make sure that it’s...
The Hemlock Tee
Please Note Since this post was originally posted, the Hemlock Tee has been updated. It is now a fully graded pattern in two size ranges, 0-18 and 14-32. It is...
The Hemlock Tee
Please Note Since this post was originally posted, the Hemlock Tee has been updated. It is now a fully graded pattern in two size ranges, 0-18 and 14-32. It is...
Sometimes The Best Tip is Practice
I get questions almost every day in regards to tips. What are my best tips for sewing silk? What feet do I recommend for the straightest topstitching? How do I...
Sometimes The Best Tip is Practice
I get questions almost every day in regards to tips. What are my best tips for sewing silk? What feet do I recommend for the straightest topstitching? How do I...
Learn to Potato Print
Hey there! We have an exciting new series of tutorials for you. We are going to be showing you how to design fabric using all types of surface printing techniques....
Learn to Potato Print
Hey there! We have an exciting new series of tutorials for you. We are going to be showing you how to design fabric using all types of surface printing techniques....
Willow Sew-Along Announcement
As promised we’ll be having a sew-along for the Willow for all the beginners out there, as well as anyone looking to pick up some extra tips. The sew-along will...
Willow Sew-Along Announcement
As promised we’ll be having a sew-along for the Willow for all the beginners out there, as well as anyone looking to pick up some extra tips. The sew-along will...
Our Willows
We LOVE plants at Grainline Studio. Being in nature is very special to all of us. We have been really busy in the studio preparing the new Willow Tank &...
Our Willows
We LOVE plants at Grainline Studio. Being in nature is very special to all of us. We have been really busy in the studio preparing the new Willow Tank &...