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I have to admit it, I’m a little behind with blogging about items I’ve finished. I recently blogged about ideas for the Grainline Studios Scout Tee pattern and I have finished one and a…

We’ll walk you step-by-step through the process of sewing your own quilted jacket using Grainline Studio’s Tamarack Jacket pattern!

One of our perennial favorite posts is our guide to getting flat bias facings. In the original post we called them bias necklines, which I think is limiting. You can easily use this technique for necklines, armholes, keyhole openings, and more! We've also updated the post with new images taken from the Willow Tank so that you can see it applied to one of our current patterns. You can still see the original post here, or enjoy this updated version. Keep in mind that although we're showing a…

Need to know how to hand stitch an invisible seam? We've got you covered in this slip stitch tutorial!

It’s no secret that I love sewing quilted jackets, and I am often asked for tutorials. I am pleased to tell you that I’ve written a three part sew along series about making a quilted jacket using Grainline Studio’s Tamarack Jacket sewing pattern. I have written these posts as a BERNINA Ambassador, a

Alright, it's time to announce the plan for the Hadley Sew-Along! We're going to start it out on Monday, Sept. 4th so it's time to make sure you've got your pattern and supplies all squared away. I know that's a bit off, but if you're ordering fabric online this gives you plenty of time for it to arrive, and also I'll be out of the country the week prior and running a sew-along while working out of the office just doesn't seem like a great idea. We've already got a few posts linked on the…

Our favorite thing about the Tamarack Jacket is that it is such a blank canvas for creativity and customization. Over the years, since we first released the pattern in 2016, we have been amazed by all the beautifully unique Tamaracks out there in the world. Lately, we have been especially inspired by all those who have embraced the

I've gotten a lot of questions about how to work French seams on the waistline seam of the Alder Shirtdress. Here's a little tutorial to show you how to make this happen. This tutorial assumes that you already know how to make French seams so if you need a refresher you can check out our tutorials here and here. As always, if you have any questions just leave me a note in the comments below. To begin, mark the pivot point on your corner. If you're using the Alder pattern this is marked for…

As a follow up to Monday's post on French seams I wanted to post how to deal with seam allowances that differ from my tutorial since I've gotten a lot of questions about this. The three pieces above have a 1/4

Today we're going to talk about quilting patterns on our Tamarack Jackets! This is, I think, one of the most fun parts of making a Tamarack because there are so many options to choose from, the possibilities are literally endless! Before we get too carried away though I want to share a few tips you'll want to think about when deciding on a pattern for your quilting. All of these images are pulled from our Tamarack Pinterest board. Tips for Quilting your Tamarack Unless you have experience…