This is my 3rd cropped version of True Bias Lander Pants that I’m posting for an upcoming class I’m teaching at @kcmakerstudio. Pants pattern is Lander Pants by @truebias and I made this one cropped and with the button fly. (No underlining). For this pair I used a railroad stripe denim from Hobby Lobby. Top is a Willow Tank pattern by @grainlinestudio , made in a rayon print from @stonemountainfabric . #truebiaspatterns #truebiaslanderpants #landerpants #kcmakerstudio #grainlinestudio #grainlinestudiowillowtank #willowtank #stonemountainfabric

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Lookit I made! I made a tank top. Completely blaming @seamsfabric who opened a little shop at the front of my favorite yarn store @wovenartshop #memademay2019 #grainlinestudiowillowtank

Playing with proportions today. Lazy Wednesday #ootd: #thrifted, #vintage Levi’s trucker jacket, #memade cropped tank made from vintage men’s plaid button down, and Everlane wide legged pants.

2023 Minnesota State Fair 🥇🥇 🥳 First Place infant sweater 🥇, First Place child’s hat 🥇, Fourth Place sewn sleeveless dress 💕🌿💕🌸💕🌿🌷 Baby sweater pattern is the ‘Baby Colorwork Cardigan’ from Purl Soho @purlsoho with garterstitch modifications at hem and sleeves. Yarn is from hedgehog fibers @hedgehogfibres sock yarn in color ‘tea cup’. Hat pattern is ‘Ebbe Hat’ from Scandiwork @scandiwork Yarn used is the same as for the cardigan. Sleeveless dress is the pattern, ‘Willow’ from @grainlinestudio SO pleased with these ribbons 🤗🥰🤗 Thank you @mnstatefair and your judges ‼️You make summer fun 🥳‼️🥳‼️🥳❣️#knitting #knitting_inspiration #knittingaddict #purlsoho #colorworkcardigan #babyknits #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #sewing #willowdress #grainlinestudio #grainlinestudiowillowtank #minnesotastatefair #greatminnesotagettogether #knittersgonnaknit #nordicknitters #scandiwork #knittedhat #knittedcap #knit #knit #knitwear #babyknits #ebbehat 🌷🌸🌿💕🌷🌸💕🌷🌿

Carefully sewing my #libertyfabric for a #grainlinestudiowillowtank @grainlinestudio #dressmaking #sewing #willowtank 😀📍✂️

May has whizzed part us and even though I have barely posted any photos in the last ten days or so (the record breaking heat took away all photo posing motivation), I have been wearing more or less the same clothes that I posted earlier, and then this! This is the #willowtank a pattern by @grainlinestudio and I have two people to thank for helping me make this One is Stacey of @thecrookedhem who has a great series of photos and notes in her stories talking about how she went about to fit this on her. I have long wanted to fit a basic top on me (The Trapeze in the earlier posts was a move in that direction but I needed something even simpler.) Reading Stacey's posts I remember I already had this pattern and immediately set to work. The second sewist is Nancy of the @iusedtobeacurtain fame. Nancy is a whiz at converting any fabric with a prehistory into a brand new piece of garment. Of course there is plenty of fabric in my stash but I knew that I wanted to use an old linen shirt to try my hand at what Nancy does so well. Details: This is a size 10 with a couple of modifications. Because this is going to be a piece that I will turn to again and again, I plan to put them in my story highlights for my reference (plus of course anyone else who is interested). The main visual difference that you will see between the #willowtankdress and this is the curved hem. I wanted to be able to use an already curved and sewn hemline so that is exactly what I have done here. The other addition in the little bit of visible mending that you see at the back. I accidentally cut into the shirt fabric when piecing the shirt’s front to make a back, and so I ended up repairing it with a bright red thread to make it stand out. And that's it. I love how loose fitting the shirt is, and how *perfect* it is for this horrible weather. And that's it for day 31 of #memademay I have more thoughts on this challenge but that will have to wait for another day and another post...soon. #memade #grainlinestudio #grainlinestudiowillowtank #willowtankhack #sewn #memademay2024 #ootd #summerclothes #isewmyownclothes #sewover50 #elephantinthestudy

I’m sew happy I finished this top this weekend! This is the Grainline Studio Willow Tank, made with a lovely cotton voile purchased at The Cloth Pocket in Austin, Tx. It feels good to make something after the “moving hiatus “!

Me Made May day 28 #factorydress over a #grainlinewillowtank to keep out the chilly breeze #memademay2025 #memadeeveryday #so50reworn

Day 17 #memademay2025 Family gathering for my Grandsons 16th birthday #grainlinewillowtank #mmsaltmarsh Merchant and Mills linen ‘joseph’ I like wearing this but wish I’d had enough fabric to make the skirt longer #sewover50may2025 #imakemyownclothes #so50reworn #so50visible

#mendmarch day 23- sisterly I don't have a sister but this lovely friend sent me a message last week to say these are three jumpers you have mended for me - with pictures ❤️❤️ She is one of the few people I have made clothes for too and in this picture she has on a #grainlinewillowtank which I made for her🌻 Oh, and she gave me a darning mushroom for Christmas 🍄 #sisterlylove #mendmarchsisterly #mendmarch2025 #so50sustainablesewing #curtainstocouturemend

Enjoying this warmer weather! ☀️ I made this last year and have made a few in different fabrics. Easy to wear and really comfortable. This fabric is a Rayon, lovely and soft, bought in the @koalakreations sale last winter so only cost about £10 to make! Quick and easy pattern, great for beginners or a quick sew for the more confident! 😀 Pattern: #grainlinewillowtank Fabric: #koalakreations #thegrainline #willowtanktop #memademay

#memademay2024 day 8, strawberry picking edition 🍓 Today I wore my rainbow linen #willowtank from @grainlinestudio that I made this time last year and must have worn two dozen times since then. It’s a size 6, cropped by 2”. One of my absolute favorites. Also wearing #landerpants with the zipper fly and jeans pocket expansion that you can find on the @truebias blog. Although I love the fit of these, the denim I used is too lightweight for these to really feel like jeans. They’re jeans-looking pants if that makes sense. Which is great for the already muggy Tennessee climate, but I really want to make a sturdier pair. PS. If you’re reading this, I assume you’re part of the sewing community, so I’ll recommend @destash4palestine if you haven’t already seen it pop up. It’s a really great mutual aid community movement that will do some small part for Palestine ♥️ #truebias #landerpantszipperexpansion #grainlinewillow #grainlinewillowtank #handmadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #memaday

I dyed my fading jeans for the second time this year, with much more success. Two frequently worn tops from a sunny week in which I turned 41. First top: #willowtank from @grainlinestudio in Marimekko cotton Second: #wildergown top from @fridaypatterncompany in ikat #memadeeveryday #grainlinewillowtank #fridaypatterncompany #irelandsews #dublinsews

We wrapped up a great session of the Willow Tank class this week. @make_something packs in a lot of extra useful tips and tricks that you'll be applying forever to your handmade wardrobe. . Everyone did a fantastic job from beginning to end. Scroll through the images to see the versatility of the Willow tank created by fabrication, placement and style length. . Helen added a perfect Kylie & the Machine label to her precisely stitched contrast binding and we just had to share the beauty and the kind message it speaks (images 4 + 5). . . . Become a Silver Member of The Workroom Studio and receive a 10% discount on in-person workshops held at The Workroom in Toronto (excludes Special Events & Guest Instructors. Cannot be applied retroactively). Visit theworkroomstudio.ca to learn more and to sign up! . . #workroomWillowTank @grainlinestudio #grainlinewillowtank #grainlinestudio #memadewardrobe #slowfashion #workroomclasses #sewingclass #shoplocaltoronto

#memademay2020 | DAY 27 | Today was long... and it’s only 5:15pm. I rarely wear this knitted sweater because up close it has some issues. In reality, no one normal would ever notice them and I should get over it. // I MADE: #willowtankdress by @grainlinestudio and #tegnasweater by @boylandknitworks // #willowtank #grainlinestudio #grainlinewillow #grainlinewillowtank #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinestudiopattern #boylandknitworks #boylandknits #tegna #summerknits #summerknit #memademay #memade #memademay20 #mmm2020 #mmm20 #handmadewardobe #knittersofinstagram #isewmyownclothes

I know that one of my goals this month was to repurpose some of my Me Mades, but I couldn’t help but sew up some #easaturdayshorts after seeing others posting theirs for #memademay These shorts are great! I made this first pair out of leftovers from a pair of pants. I was kind of between sizes, so I sized up, which I think works well. The construction is smart, and they sew up quickly, which means I’m already scheming to make another pair… Top is a beloved Willow Tank by @grainlinestudio in dreamy Nani Iro double gauze ☁️☁️☁️ #memademay2025 #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #cfshirtsofshirts #cfshirtsquilt #shirtsquilt #willowtank #grainlinewillowtank

Mend March day 13 -came back This is my first Grainline Willow tank dress made 7 years ago now and there have been several more made since. It keeps getting put on the fabric for recycling pile and then I waver, re-patch and it comes back into my wardrobe. #mendmarchcameback #mendmarch @visiblemend #so50repair #curtainstocouturemend #grainlinewillowtank @grainlinestudio

Me Made May Day 26 Back with my Grainline Willow tank top today, in Atelier Brunette canope viscose. Ideal for a boat ride on the river, sigthseeing, and ice-cream stop. I have the same top in black linen somewhere but can't locate it? Very lucky to visit such a beautiful place! Feeling a bit 90's in double denim 💙🩵 #memademay #memademay2024 #doubledenim #atelierbrunette #grainlinewillowtank #summersewing

MMM day 21 I have a few Grainline Willow tank dresses in linen which are a staple for me on colder days. This is the latest in a check linen from Merchant and Mills. I omit the tuck and add patch pockets. #mmm2024 #memademay2024 #so50reworn #grainlinewillowtank #willowtankdress @grainlinestudio

Me Made May Day 10 A pre- work photos today and it's a trio or me mades, all in blue. Starting with the skirt, it's the wardrobe by me front button skirt, with all the pockets, 2 patch pockets and 2 side pockets. I know I've said this about most of my makes so far, but I wear it loads in winter and summer. The second garment is the Grainline Willow tank top, in Atelier Brunette's viscose. I don't feel confident wearing sleeveless tops so have a cardigan on standby. Third, is my trusted marlo cardigan. 💙 #memademay #memademay2024 @wardrobebymepatterns #wardrobebymefrontbuttonskirt #wardrobebymepatterns @grainlinestudio #grainlinewillowtank @truebias #truebiasmarlo #sewingacapsulewardrobe

I made this little dress ages ago at the Brisbane Spoolettes Sewaway and have worn it heaps. Not sure why it’s taken me so long to post it. It’s yet another hack of the Grainline Willow Tank, this time with an a A line skirt. The linen is very lightweight so I lined the bodice in cotton . I also added a ruffle where the bodice meets the skirt to cover up the fact that they don’t quite fit together. My measurements must have been off ( too much talking while working or maybe too much 🍷or both ! ). Finished off with a couple of labels from @kylieandthemachine . This is a great warm weather dress , it makes me feel as though I’ve made an effort - even when I haven’t and it’s also cool and comfortable. #sewover50september #brisbanespoolettes #brisbanesews #kylieandthemachine #grainlinewillowtank

#mymakesforthemonthjuly25 #sewover50jul #weartheshorts #neversaynever #memadeeveryday #slowsewing #slowfashion #sewistsofinstagram #sewista #handmadewardrobe #❤︎ cotton #tessutilisa #grainlinewillowtank #closetcorecarolynshorts #libertytanakawn #neridahansenfabrics #handmadeclothes #handmadewardobe sustainablewardrobe #memadesonholiday #sewover60 #sewover50tops #sewover50dresses #isewmyownclothes #imakewhatiwear #sewoverageism #sew50visible #donttellmewhattowear #iwearwhatiwant

Trying to beat the heat in a #grainlinewillowtank dress! Love this pattern hack @grainlinestudio! #mydoxie🍎🐶❤️ #summersewing #sewersofinstagram👗✂️ #sewover50

Me Made May day 23 My first #grainlinewillowtank is still going strong. Worn with second hand patched jeans and a textile necklace made from a linen scrap and some old beads. I love bringing some fabric scraps and threads away in the van and having a play❣️ #memdemay2025 #curtainstocouture #so50reworn #so50repair #textilejewellery

Me Made May day 7 Tessuti Robbie Pants number 2. Linen from Merchant and Mills. The top is a Grainline Willow tank made from an old Seasalt daisy skirt that belonged to my Mum-in-law so it makes me think of Tilly🌼 It's a great pattern for recycling fabric. #memademay2025 #sewover50may #sfc2025 #tessutirobbiepants #robbiepants @tessutifabrics @grainlinestudio #willowtank #grainlinewillowtank #curtainstocouturemay

Get ready to add a delicate touch of whimsy to your next sewing project with our embroidered eyelet cotton voile 💙 Featuring charming geometric cutouts with embroidered flowers on soft, breathable cotton. This lightweight fabric is perfect for creating unique transitional blouses and statement dresses. Whip it into a playful #vikisews_milana dress or the #GrainlineWillowTank. #FabricRomance #OnlineFabrics #CottonEyelet #CottonVoile #SummerWardrobe #SummerSewing #AutumnWardrobe #Sewing #Fabric #GrainlineStudio

Mera #memademay i högsommarvärme! Så varmt idag ☀️😅så det måste vara luftiga kläder. Då åkte detta på! Shortsen sydde jag utifrån en mashup av #thurlowshorts och #talalmostlongtrousers med resår i midjan. Tyget är denim och hittades som stuvbit på Ohlssons tyger. Toppen är #grainlinewillowtank sydd av en stuvbit i tunt bomullstyg också från Ohlssons. Båda plaggen har några år på nacken men funkar fint 🙂 . . #jagsyrminaegnakläder #sewing #sysysy #isewmyownclothes #summersewing

#memademay2024 day 17 was fully me-made and very wrinkly since we’re out of town and living from a suitcase. I loved wearing this fit!! Rewearing my #danishorts that I made earlier this month, plus a matching tank that I made to go with it! This is, surprise surprise, another modified #willowtank (my most made pattern of all time). For this one I cropped it and drafted a square neckline, which I bias bound just like the scoop neck. It was really straightforward! I used the selvedge edge as the hem, but now I wish I had cropped the top shorter because I think it would be cuter to wear untucked. I might got back and add a little pintuck near the hem so it sits shorter but I still keep the raw hem detail. The jacket is the #cambriaduster from @fridaypatterncompany in a lush tencel twill with bias bound inside seams that I’m really proud of. I haven’t worn it in years, mainly because the sleeves are wider than I want for a fabric this drapey, it doesn’t really make sense unless they’re rolled up but they don’t stay rolled for very long so I find it annoying to wear. Maybe I can thin them out a bit because I otherwise really like this now that I’ve pulled it back out again. #memademay #handmadewardrobe #truebiasdani #grainlinewillowtank #grainlinewillow #fridaypatterncompany #tenceltwill #linenset #matchingset

What a fun sewing retreat that was at the George Washington Hotel! I met so many new friends. One was sewing doll clothes, so adorable! One made a cool jacket out of 3 pieces of boiled wool, a different sewist modeled it! My tablemate made a bowl out of rope encased in a colorful tubular ribbon mesh! I finished another project, a @grainlinestudio Willow Tank in an ikat fabric. I left with a goody bag inside were gifts, a silk organza press cloth, lotion, soap, trim cards, and a transfer pen! 🥰 I am wearing @wool.and Sloan tee in Agean Teal with #memade #willowtank, and @woolxwool Stella leggings. #wooland #woolandsloan #ootd #outfitoftheday #ootdfashion #saelita #stylearcpatterns #dollclothes #sewing #sewingretreat #asgnova #americansewingguild #willowtank #grainlinewillowtank

My second year of my master’s program starts today and even though back to school looks a lot different for me than it does for my kids, I still made a celebratory back to school outfit over the weekend and made my husband snap a “first week of school” photo. Fabric: @corefabrics Sandwashed Textured Tencel Viscose - Navy Top Pattern: @grainlinestudio Willow Top Skirt Pattern: @sewliberated Gypsum Skirt View A

Sewing Space. I’ve slowly added the final touches to my sewing room and even worked on a #grainlinewillowtank Don’t mind the ironing board cover, new one should arrive today.

The sun has finally shown itself, so I grabbed my hubby to take my picture in my new dress! It is a hacked Willow Tank Dress, fabric I picked up at a yard sale, 3.5 yards, had a tiny bit left. It’s perfect for this hot/humid day 👍🏻#willowtankdresshack #willowtankdress #grainlinestudio #grainlinewillowtank #yardsalefinds #sewing #ginghamdress #ginghamlove #ilovegingham

My Willow dresses have been so comfortable to wear on my hot holiday. Loose and cool in the Australian heat, smart enough to throw over a swimsuit to go for lunch too 😎 #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinewillowtank #grainlinestudio #sewersofinstagram #grainlinewillow

Guys, in planning what garments I am going to make for autumn/winter I did a bit of a round up of what I’ve already made so far. I MADE 13 GARMENTS SINCE THE END OF MAY!! I can’t believe it! (Plus I forgot to include my Jack Tar bag! So really, 14!) Anyhoo, there are more details about in my stories (which I will saving to my highlights) if you care to know more about it! #robertkaufmanfabrics #naniiro #grainlinewillowtank #grainlinewillowtankdress #memade #designyourwardrobe #merchantandmills #seamworkmag

This is a #grainlinewillowtank made some years ago in a white linen. I don't wear white anymore, it just drains my colour somehow as I've got older so I dyed it and then realised the thread must have had some polyester in it because it stayed white. I decided to have a go at disguising the seam lines with some embroidery and this is the result. A bit crumpled from travel but it will definitely get some more wear🙂 Scroll for some detail #sewover50aug #curtainstociutureaugust #so50recycle #timelesspattern @grainlinestudio

Me Made May day 4 Back home and the sun is out ☀️ Time for Tessuti Robbie Pants version 1- there are quite a few🤣 made in linen from Merchant and Mills. They are 4 years old and going strong. Worn with Grainline Willow tank vest and another Purl Soho quilted vest this time in black linen scraps with added panel for a bit of patchwork on the back- scroll to see. Again I cropped this one (I am shortish at 5ft 2) and added a patch pocket. Brilliant pattern to play with and for using up leftovers. #memademay2025 #sewover50may #curtainstocouturemay @tessutifabrics #robbiepants @grainlinestudio #grainlinewillowtank @purlsoho #purlsohoquiltedvest

Me Made May day 15 On the move again today and wearing an old Grainline Willow tank in beautiful linen from @stonefabrics with repeat of black linen Robbie Pants, pattern by @tessutifabrics . Probably my most worn combination and most repeated patterns 💙 #memademay2025 #memadeeveryday #sewover50may #so50reworn @grainlinestudio #grainlinewillowtank

#memademay2024 day 22! Wearing this cute little double gauze set I made last summer. The top is another cropped #grainlinewillowtank and the shorts are modified #sewingmarigold. It totally works as a comfy breezy set in the heat, but I was rushing when I made the shorts so the waistband stitching is pretty janky. I would never wear something tucked into it that would show the waistband. Oh well, some projects you really take your time perfecting the little details, and some projects look like they were hot glued together by kindergartners. Balance. #memademay #tatbmarigold #tatb #grainlinewillow #willowtank #doublegauze #matchingset #handmadewardrobe

MMM day 11 Grainline Willow Tank, Tessuti Robbie pants, Quilted vest. #memademay2024 #mmm2024 #sewover50may #grainlinewillowtank #robbiepants #purlsohoquiltedvest

#willowtank#rubystar#sewrofinstagram#firefly#sewinglove#tanktop#grainlinestudio#rubystarfabric#rubystarsociety#fabriclandwest#fabriclandlangford#willowtankdress#grainlinewillow#grainlinewillowtank#grainlinewillowtankdress#hidingspot

Last finish of 2023! Finished this willow tank from @grainlinestudio that I cut back in the fall, but then took until yesterday to get bias tape (I didn't have enough of the same fabric). I got all fancy, made a muslin, and adjusted for a narrow back. It definitely helped! #willowtank #grainlinestudio #grainlinewillowtank #sew #sewing #garmentsewing #memade

Made a dress to wear to this morning’s beginner color work knitting at Ritual Dyes and felt so capable 💁‍♀️ which was a good attitude to have when pulling up to a knitting class. Had a great time and can now say I know how to knit color work! Dress Pattern: @grainlinestudio Willow dress hacked with a gathered skirt and pockets Fabric: @blackbirdfabrics #grainlinewillowtank #grainlinestudio #sew #sewistsofinstagram #mamamade #pdxmakers #pdxknitters #ritualdyes #knitters #knittersofinstagram #dresspattern #blackbirdfabrics

And so it begins , cycling in Croatia day 1. To be honest there was minimal cycling today as we didn’t get here till mid afternoon but we did cycle to a local restaurant for dinner wearing an old combo of hacked willow tank and berry bubble shorts , and the view from the dinner table was stunning #willowtank #bubbleshorts #grainlinewillowtank #sewover50 #brisbanesews #rebeccapagepatterns

Days 17 & 18 #memademay2023 First pic is a Willow Tank Dress by @grainlinestudio in a heavy linen from @tessutifabrics many years ago worn with a rtw cardigan. Second pic is the Lisa dress from AK patterns which is alas no longer available in Dutch wax vlisco from @african_fabrics_australia, this was my birthday dress a couple of years ago #akpatterns #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinewillowtank #memademay

#memademay2021 Day 18 🏠 Today we got a new photo backdrop I MEAN garden shed built in our backyard. Wearing my all-time fave knit, the Rift Tee by @jacquelinecieslak layered over a Willow Tank Dress by @grainlinestudio . The yarn used to make this sweater is Studio DK in the Edgewood colorway by @neighborhoodfiberco and I highly recommend everything about it. #rifttee #riftteeinstagram #jacquelinecieslak #jacquelinecieslakknits #grainlinewillow #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinewillowtank #willowtankdress #willowtank #memademay #mmmay2021 #memade #handmadewardrobe #neighborhoodfiberco

Another Grainline Willow tank in this lovely block print cotton from Merchant and Mills. And I think there is enough left for a second top if I do some jiggling 😀 #sewover50august #grainlinewillowtank

Sometimes a small change is enough. I had a Saltmarsh skirt that wasn't getting the wear it deserves and then after seeing a few on MMM this year I realized I needed to shorten it slightly. Ta da. Shortened by just an inch or so and mixed with a Willow tank repurposed from a dress. I love it when a little plan comes together 🙂 #sewover50 #memadeeveryday #grainlinewillowtank #saltmarshskirt

Christmas dress finished with time to spare. Another Willow Tank hack with a shortened willow bodice and gathered rectangles for the skirt. The fabric is a lovely soft linen from East Coast Fabrics which feels so cool to wear . Label by Kylie and The Machine. #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinewillowtank #kylieandthemachine #eastcoastfabricsau #brisbanespoolettes #sewover50

Lots of present making going on here but I can't share those yet or I'll ruin the surprises 🎁🌲⛄ I didn't get around to sharing this Grainline Willow tank dress in a gorgeous charcoal coloured linen from Merchant and Mills that I made in the summer. Not very exciting but I love plain fabric and simple lines these days and the sunlight through the back door this morning is just too good to waste 🌞🌻 #isewmyowncloths #ilovetosew #memadeeveryday #sewover50 #grainlinewillowtank #grainlinewillowtankdress #merchantandmillsfabric

🧵👗The Willow Dress meets The Joshua Tree🌵in The Mojave Desert 🏜👗🧵🏜🌵🙌🏻 Pattern is The Willow Dress by Grainline Studio @grainlinestudio 🧵Fabric is Japanese Double Gauze by Nani IRO🧵👗🧵🌵🏜 #grainlinewillow #grainlinewillowdress #willowdress #memademay2021 #memademay #sewing #handsewn #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #slowfashionstyle #doublegauze #doublegauzefabric #grainlinestudio #sewingproject #joshuatree #joshuatreenationalpark #joshuatrees #naniiro #handmade #visitpalmsprings #desert #desertvibes #desertlife 🌵🏜👗🧵🌵🏜

On the hottest day of the year so far, I’ve chosen to wear my Grainline Willow Tank Dress. I wasn’t sure about mixing up the stripes when I made it during the first week of lockdown but I don’t notice them when I’m wearing the dress and it’s been perfectly cool. I chose to expose the bias binding on the neckline and hide it on the sleeves. I quite fancy making another in plain linen but we don’t really get enough hot days to warrant the expense 🌞 (maybe for next summer!)

Getting ready for warmer weather part 2.. some cool shift dresses in cotton and cotton linen #sewing #summermightbecoming #grainlinewillowdress #blankslateleralynndress #spotlightfabrics

Wine for breakfast - well it 11am , so almost lunch time and on a wine tasting trip, so it must be ok . Spending a few days in Hahndorf , just a week or so too late to see the agapanthus in all their glory , but the seed heads still look good , it’s hot today so my hacked Grainline willow in cool linen is perfect . #sewover50 #brisbanespoolettes #grainlinewillowdress

Second willow for me, and one of the three blues desees for this summer, If I make Another willow I Will alter the armholes for more armpit freedom Fabric is from john Lewis in uk #willowdresspattern, #grainlinestudio, #grainlinewillow, #grainlinewillowdress, #willowdress, #willowpattern, #swing, #mimado,#mojacar

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MMM day21 Nothing beats that first coffee sitting on the step of the van on a sunny morning 😊 All repeats- mended jeans and #grainlinewillowtankdress #vanlifeuk #sewover50 #memademay2022

I know, I know, I said I was giving #sewtogetherforsummer a miss this year. Well I had a rethink so here’s my entry and I hope I’m not too late. It’s a @grainlinestudio #willowtankdress hack as detailed in a very helpful tutorial by @fancytigercrafts The only change I made was to add a bit more width to the skirt to allow a few more gathers. The cotton lawn from my stash is light and floaty, a bit too light for a chilly evening so I couldn’t quite bring myself to pose with bare arms. Thank you so much @rocco.sienna @sewing_in_spain and @sewsarahsmith for continuing to host this wonderful annual challenge. #s21entry #sewover50 #so50dresses #sewoverageism #sewscottish #sewingchallenge #grainlinewillowtankdress #summersewing

MMM day 1. Starting real with crinkles and layers. All #so50reworn. So here goes.. Grainline willow tank dress in winter hymn linen from Merchant and Mills. Merchant & Mills Miller waistcoat in hemp/organic cotton structure. Simple cowl in linen and cotton. Crochet wrist warmers in leftover Rowan Felted tweed. #grainlinewillowtankdress #mmlinen #mmmiller @grainlinestudio @merchantandmills #sewover50 #memademay2023 #rowanfeltedtweed

I made this. I wish I could remember where I got this fabric or whose design it would is. I found it this summer in my pile of yardage. It was the first garment I made in a while. #imadethis #grainlinestudio #grainlinewillowtankdress #willowtankdress #uniformtunicdress

New kochi in delicious linen from #missmaudenz, perfect for chucking on over anything really but in this case a thrashed #grainlinewillowtankdress. Counting down till the house arrives and heading over to check progress this week. Breaking in new Blundstones which is a treat! #sewover50 #sewnz #papercutpatterns #kochikimono

This was my last make before we recently moved house - a light and breezy double gauze summer dress. I wanted a simple design to show off the lovely Nani Iro fabric. B and I often do small bets on our favourite TV shows (like dinner out based on whose person gets furthest in Strictly/Bake Off) and this year for #sewingbee2020 we decided on fabric - I won this for picking @clare.bradders ! Pattern is Grainline Willow tank dress without the fold. Fabric is Nani Iro Jardin II C cotton double gauze from @guthrieghani I used shop bought bias binding for this and wish I hadn’t - it was a pain to combine with the double gauze and makes the neckline inflexible. Decided it’s not worth redoing though. 2nd picture out in the wild this morning with my beloved Kelly anorak. #summersewing #grainlinewillow #grainlinewillowtankdress #naniiro #handmadewardobe #guthrieghani

NEW CLASS!!! Come make the Willow tank dress with me. I have made 3 already and 2 tops from this pattern! Thursday January 23 and 30 from 6-9 pm. Small classes so you get lots of assistance. #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinestudio call me or send me a message to join the class.

Another Willow Dress, lovely and loose fitting for warmer weather 😎 using fabric bought on my recent Australian holiday. Pattern: Grainline Studio Willow Tank Dress Fabric: Spotlight #willowtankdress #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinestudio #spotlightfabric #sewersofinstagram

Me made #willowtankdress in stretchy denim. I added pockets, omitted the fold and darts to make it more simple. I really love it and it looks great with or without a top underneath. Also really nice with tights and boots so I think I can get wear out of it in all weather ☺️ #willowtankdress #grainlinestudio #grainlinewillowtankdress #madebyme #sewing #ithaspockets

#tbt to this sunny day berry picking a couple of weeks ago // some of you might know I like to make my own clothes + I’d like to start sharing more of that on social media so here goes ... dress is a @grainlinestudio willow hack shamelessly copied from the @fancytigercrafts blog #grainlinewillowtankdress #seattlesews #sewistsofinstagram

Days 17 & 18 #memademay2023 First pic is a Willow Tank Dress by @grainlinestudio in a heavy linen from @tessutifabrics many years ago worn with a rtw cardigan. Second pic is the Lisa dress from AK patterns which is alas no longer available in Dutch wax vlisco from @african_fabrics_australia, this was my birthday dress a couple of years ago #akpatterns #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinewillowtank #memademay

MMM day 9 Crumpled and well worn #grainlinewillowtankdress with added pockets - one of 6 - a staple. This one in #mmlinen winter hymn💜 #sewover50 #memademay2022 @grainlinestudio

#memademay2021 day12 Can't stop as am about to do an online workshop by @joaverystitch with my mum🤞 This is #grainlinewillowtankdress number 2 ✂️ I don't put a fold in the middle and add patch pockets for all the crap I seem to need to carry. Merchant and Mills linen. Washed and worn so many times I can't count. Undoubtedly my most well used pattern💜 #memadeeveryday #sewover50 @grainlinestudio

Flipping freezing here today so definitely one for my cosy cowl❄️❄️ Also an old and much loved #grainlinewillowtankdress with added pockets and rtw striped tea shirt that I altered from slashed neck to round - not as difficult as I had feared 😬 #purlsohopattern #cowl#alterit #sewover50 #isewmyowncloths #memadeeveryday

#memademay2020 | DAY 27 | Today was long... and it’s only 5:15pm. I rarely wear this knitted sweater because up close it has some issues. In reality, no one normal would ever notice them and I should get over it. // I MADE: #willowtankdress by @grainlinestudio and #tegnasweater by @boylandknitworks // #willowtank #grainlinestudio #grainlinewillow #grainlinewillowtank #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinestudiopattern #boylandknitworks #boylandknits #tegna #summerknits #summerknit #memademay #memade #memademay20 #mmm2020 #mmm20 #handmadewardobe #knittersofinstagram #isewmyownclothes

I’m a fan on this #willowtankdress from @grainlinestudio With nothing but a FBA, it fits pretty seamlessly and showcases some cotton lawn @cottonandsteel celestial metallic fabric from the @riflepaperco menagerie collection & some @fab_scrap black drapey fabric that keeps on giving. This is a pattern I will make more of. #riflepapercofabric #riflepapermenagerie #imademyclothes #imadethat #handmade #grainlinestudio #grainlinewillow #grainlinewillowtankdress #handmade #latergram Photos by @stacieyue

Easy summer dress plus messy hair effect...next time I’ll follow the full Grainline Willow pattern with the extra foldy bit... #grainlinestudio #grainlinewillow #grainlinewillowtankdress #weekendsewing

My Willow dresses have been so comfortable to wear on my hot holiday. Loose and cool in the Australian heat, smart enough to throw over a swimsuit to go for lunch too 😎 #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinewillowtank #grainlinestudio #sewersofinstagram #grainlinewillow

Guys, in planning what garments I am going to make for autumn/winter I did a bit of a round up of what I’ve already made so far. I MADE 13 GARMENTS SINCE THE END OF MAY!! I can’t believe it! (Plus I forgot to include my Jack Tar bag! So really, 14!) Anyhoo, there are more details about in my stories (which I will saving to my highlights) if you care to know more about it! #robertkaufmanfabrics #naniiro #grainlinewillowtank #grainlinewillowtankdress #memade #designyourwardrobe #merchantandmills #seamworkmag

Another #willow/kalle mash up this time with #kaverna sleeves in Paul Smith fine cotton. Made a #bruyere shirt out of this a couple of years ago but had loads spare and been waiting to decide what to use it for. #kalleshirtdress #grainlinewillowtankdress

Me Made May day 11 Still in layers and waiting for some warmer days. Grainline Willow tank dress in linen. Long sleeve t in black jersey. Both fabrics from @stonefabrics Few more patches on well worn old jeans. Another pair of wristwarmers in Rowan felted tweed yarn and about to be posted as a gift❤️ #memademay2023 #sewover50 #rowanfeltedtweed #grainlinewillowtankdress @grainlinestudio #lifesewsavorypattern

Couldn't resist another picture of my #mmmiller waistcoat in the sunshine🌞 Layered over a well worn #grainlinewillowtankdress in linen from Merchant and Mills 💜 @merchantandmills @grainlinestudio #sewover50

#memademay2021 Day 18 🏠 Today we got a new photo backdrop I MEAN garden shed built in our backyard. Wearing my all-time fave knit, the Rift Tee by @jacquelinecieslak layered over a Willow Tank Dress by @grainlinestudio . The yarn used to make this sweater is Studio DK in the Edgewood colorway by @neighborhoodfiberco and I highly recommend everything about it. #rifttee #riftteeinstagram #jacquelinecieslak #jacquelinecieslakknits #grainlinewillow #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinewillowtank #willowtankdress #willowtank #memademay #mmmay2021 #memade #handmadewardrobe #neighborhoodfiberco

Christmas dress finished with time to spare. Another Willow Tank hack with a shortened willow bodice and gathered rectangles for the skirt. The fabric is a lovely soft linen from East Coast Fabrics which feels so cool to wear . Label by Kylie and The Machine. #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinewillowtank #kylieandthemachine #eastcoastfabricsau #brisbanespoolettes #sewover50

MeMadeMay Day 12 with another throwback from my Brooklyn Bridge October photo shoot. I’m a fan on this #willowtankdress from @grainlinestudio With nothing but a FBA, it fits pretty seamlessly and showcases some cotton lawn @cottonandsteel celestial metallic fabric from the @riflepaperco menagerie collection & some @fab_scrap black drapey fabric that keeps on giving. This is a pattern I will make more of. #riflepapercofabric #riflepapermenagerie #imademyclothes #imadethat #handmade #grainlinestudio #grainlinewillow #grainlinewillowtankdress #handmade #latergram #memademay2020 #memademay20 #mmmay #memademay #mmmay2020 #mmmay20 #imadethat #handmadewardrobe #sewing #sewistsofinstagram Photos by @stacieyue

Time to pick up my sewing again after my recent holiday. Picked up this cotton from Spotlight, think it's going to be perfect for another Willow dress ready for the summer. #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinestudio #spotlightfabric

Spending Black Friday on Abbot Kinney. Dress is a #grainlinewillow tank dress hack in a cotton linen blend. I chose to leave the bottom selvage edge unhemmed partly because I liked it and partly because I’m lazy.

#memademay2021 day 1 This is my regular weekend wear so apologies in advance for the 6 variations on this theme that will undoubtedly be around this month. This #grainlinewillowtankdress is pieced together from a failed top but you can't see that from a distance. Jeans are rtw and heavily patched- something I have been working on this year to see how long I can make them last💚💚 #sewover50 #mmm2021 #isewmyowncloths #ilovetosew

Lots of present making going on here but I can't share those yet or I'll ruin the surprises 🎁🌲⛄ I didn't get around to sharing this Grainline Willow tank dress in a gorgeous charcoal coloured linen from Merchant and Mills that I made in the summer. Not very exciting but I love plain fabric and simple lines these days and the sunlight through the back door this morning is just too good to waste 🌞🌻 #isewmyowncloths #ilovetosew #memadeeveryday #sewover50 #grainlinewillowtank #grainlinewillowtankdress #merchantandmillsfabric

Day 7 #memademay2020 Wearing a Willow Tank Dress by Grainline in heavy floral linen from Tessuti with a rtw cardigan . I didn’t post yesterday as I managed to go from running gear straight into pjs and bypassed real clothes completely 😂#grainlinewillowtankdress #sewover50 #brisbanespoolettes #tessuti

This floral print Willow Tank is Amy's (janexvxdough) third garment ever! She may be relatively new to sewing, but is already eager to begin working towards a handmade wardrobe. ⁠ ⁠ Amy said she's looking forward to making the Willow in other textiles. We may be a smidge biased, but we don't think a person can ever have too many Willows to choose from!⁠ ⁠ #grainlinestudio #grainlinewillow #willowtank #willowtankdress #grainlinewillowtankdress #grainlinestudiofeaturedmaker

On the hottest day of the year so far, I’ve chosen to wear my Grainline Willow Tank Dress. I wasn’t sure about mixing up the stripes when I made it during the first week of lockdown but I don’t notice them when I’m wearing the dress and it’s been perfectly cool. I chose to expose the bias binding on the neckline and hide it on the sleeves. I quite fancy making another in plain linen but we don’t really get enough hot days to warrant the expense 🌞 (maybe for next summer!)

Really pleased with my first make from this pattern- a dress ready for my holiday. Pattern: @grainlinestudio Studio Willow Tank Dress Fabric: John Kaldor Cotton Lawn from @minervacrafts #willowtankdress #grainlinewillowtankdress #johnkaldorfabric #minervacrafts

Hot summer weather style. This is a Willow tank dress without the seam around the hips. The fabric is a single gauze type I found at Fabricland. #fabricmartphotoaday #sewcialists #isew #isewclothes #torontosews #canadasews #grainlinewillowtankdress @grainlinestudio

New Finished object! It started as a white dress, then it was a purple dress, now it's a purple top. The dress wasn't the right fit on my but the fabric is so nice I repurposed it.  This is another #WillowTank. There was not enough fabric to cut the whole pieces so I added centre seams covered with cotton tape.  It's perfect for the hot summer weather we are definitely not having 😆 The fabric is bamboo silk and it was really quiet difficult to see. I am used to slippery fabrics but this was next level! It was shifting all over the place as I was cutting it. I'm still not sure that centre front seam is straight and I have already unpicking it once. It's so nice to wear though. Pattern: #grainlineStudio Willow Tank and Dress Mods: 4cm FBA Size: US 14 #GSWillowTank #grainlineStudioWillow #tieDye #bambooSilk #sewing #refashioned #refashionedClothing #textileDyeing

These rainbowy parrots are so GOOD, and I love the idea of wearing the whole flock. One of my favorite pastimes is sewing loud and bold prints in more demure styles, so unexpected and so much fun! I swear, this is how to get people to compliment your outfit. 😂 This pattern is almost ten years old! Sometimes I can’t believe how long I’ve been sewing now. I love that dropped-waist pleat for interest. This dress was way ahead of the horizontal pleat curve, and I love that it’s still relevant and really easy to try out just one if you’re new. Another bonus, the fabric texture is fantastically easy to cut and sew. (Also, this makes for phenomenal bias tape, so stock up for future you.) @minervadotcom Parakeet Promenade Stonewashed Textured Cotton @grainlinestudio Willow Dress New Maker post ready, link in bio. 💚💙❤️ #minervabrandambassador #minervamaker #minervamakes #parakeetpromenade #stonewashedcotton #sewnwithcotton #putabirdonit #isewmyownclothes #imakemyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #cottondress #grainlinestudio #grainlinestudiowillow #willowtankdress #pleateddress #parrots #birdfabric #parrotfabric #mymakesjuly25

That great feeling when scraps are big enough for their own bonus project! 🙌 I now have a cropped Willow in my wardrobe that fills me with joy. More on my post at @minervadotcom 💙 Fabric is @dashwoodstudio cotton lawn. Pattern is @grainlinestudio Willow Tank. #minervamakes #minervamakers #minervabrandambassador #dashwoodstudio #cottonlawn #lawn #grainlinestudio #willowtank #woventank #grainlinestudiowillow #blouse #sewinglove #handmadewardrobe #isewmyownclothes

Just whipped up a dress out of scraps real quick. Photo credit: Uma. Pattern credit: @grainlinestudio #willowtankdress #grainlinestudiowillowtankdress

Blending into my favorite wall! The temps have now officially hit the triple digits in Austin...hoping it’s still cool and livable where you live! Dress is a Grainline Studio Willow Tank Dress in a linen blend purchased at The Cloth Pocket in Austin. #willowtankdress #grainlinestudio #grainlinepatterns

Just finished this @grainlinestudio #willowtankdress made with a #cottonandsteel broadcloth that I purchased @theclothpocket in Austin, TX! Love the retro print! This is a great pattern for beginners with a great tutorial on the Grainline Studio website. Gotta love pattern tutorials! #grainlinestudio #grainlinestudiopatterns #willowtankdress #thefoldline

Grainline studio willow tank dress in Navy blue windowpane linen. Very cool and comfy on this warm day☀️#grainlinestudiopattern #grainlinestudiowillowtankdress#sewing