Today’s post is all about recommended fabrics for the Willow Tank & Dress. First I’ll walk you through the fabrics we used for our samples, followed by a chart showing a few commonly used fabrics and their composition & weight. I hope this gives you an idea of how a similar fabric could work.  For the tank version of the Willow we used a lightweight linen. This fabric is lightweight enough that it’s a bit sheer and for that reason it’s a better choice for the dress than the top. Despite the oz weight of the fabric being quite light at 3.83 oz, the structure of the linen keeps it ..read more

With the re-release of the Willow Tank & Dress, we wanted to remind you that we have a step-by-step photo based sew-along (as well as many of our other patterns) on our website under the "Learn" tab.  We love teaching through our sew-alongs and are so happy to be able to provide them. We want you to enjoy sewing the Willow by feeling confident and supported throughout the process, and maybe even learn a new trick or two ..read more

Earlier this week we introduced the Willow in sizes 14 – 32! Today we’ll be talking about the pattern more in depth – diving deeper into the individual elements of each version and walking you through the style decisions we made. The pattern description for the Willow describes it as a versatile and reliable staple for all seasons. The tank & dress are fitted at the shoulders and fall into a relaxed fit below the bust. The Willow is unfussy, easy to wear, and is perfect for a picnic or an elegant evening out depending on which fabrics you choose! When we first designed & released the ..read more

Today we're excited to release the Willow Tank & Dress in PDF in our 14 – 32 D-Cup size range! To celebrate the launch we’re offering 20% the Willow now through January 22nd, 2023, no code needed. The tank version of the Willow has a modern mid-hip length and a higher neckline to balance the shorter length. The fit is slightly boxy from the waist down but bust darts keep it fitted through the shoulders and bust. We also included a deep turned up hem to add a polished finished edge to the tank, as well as create the pleat you see in the dress version. The dress version of the Willow is th ..read more

The holidays are RAPIDLY approaching and amidst all the hustle and bustle we wanted to give a reason to slow down and get crafty with our yearly ornament!  On a personal note- This has been a very busy and full year for me. I bought my first house, got married-twice! (once at the courthouse and then later a wedding party), had to get a new car in this wild market, and we’ve been working on LOTS of exciting things here at Grainline! All amazing and good things I feel immensely grateful for, though it came with a lot of stress and a lot of effort. Now that the year is coming ..read more

It's the time of year that many of you have been waiting for, our yearly Give Thanks Sale! We have a lot to be thankful for around Grainline HQ, especially over the past years, but most of all we're thankful for you! We love interacting with each and every one of you who've sewn a pattern, commented on a post, emailed us, etc. This year we're putting on our biggest sale ever: Take 25% off everything on the site now through Monday Nov 28th at 11:59CST! The fine print: Sale excludes wholesale orders and gift cards. No code needed, discount automatically at checkout. Discount cannot be combined ..read more

Yesterday we launched a second series of limited edition Field Bag kits that sold out before we could even post about them here…again!⁠ The reception of the first edition of the hand-painted Field Bag Kits was incredible and so we enlisted Karen’s husband, Bob Bechtol, to do a second edition for the holidays. This batch is similar to the first stylistically, but incorporates pinks and sunny yellow bits along with the blacks and whites. Some are softer and more atmospheric, some bolder, and no two are alike – so what you'll make with the kit is a truly one-of-a-kind bag for yourself or a loved ..read more

Today I’ll be walking you through all the fabrics that we used for our Corin Top samples. It’s one thing for me to just recommend a list of fabrics, especially since they sell out so quickly, but I find it so much more helpful to see the fabric details along with how they sewed up. I can really get an idea of how a similar fabric will work that way. For that reason we tried to use a variety of fabrics for each of our samples. For Dani's non-elastic version we used this 100% linen watercolor leaves print from Blackbird Fabrics. The slightly stiff drape of linen combined with the linen's m ..read more

Last week we introduced you to our newest pattern, The Corin Top! This week we’ll be talking about the pattern more in depth, starting with today’s post. We’re diving deeper into the individual design elements of each version, walking you through the style and design decisions we made, and talking about the possible options that we didn’t sew up as samples. So let's discuss! The pattern description for the Corin describes it as a drapey drop-shoulder top with a wide round neckline. It includes two sleeve options – a ruffled cap sleeve and a straight 3/4 length sleeve. An optiona ..read more

We’re so excited to release our next pattern, the Corin Top! It’s been a minute since we launched a brand new pattern and we couldn’t be more excited to dive back in with this cute, classic, and easy-to-sew wardrobe staple! To celebrate the launch of the Corin we’re offering 20% the pattern from now until August 16th at 11:59 CDT. No code is needed, simply add the pattern to your cart and the discount will automatically be applied at checkout.   We designed the Corin as a casual, yet polished top that is easy to throw on and pairs well with a wide variety of bottoms. The pattern inc ..read more