I know it’s already October but I swear I did plan my #makenine2019 this spring. Because I’m bad at following the rules, my #makenine looks more like Make Nine meets #summerofbasics, but I’m also easily bored, so it turned into Make Nine Plus 1-6 Additional Garments. #maketentosixteen?⁣ ⁣ My plan for the original nine was to fill some holes in my closet (summer work shirts!) and really practice #shirtmaking techniques by making three garments three times each. I’m done with these! On the top row: ⁣ ⁣ @paper_theory #blocktee⁣ @closetcase.patterns #kalleshirtdress view A⁣ @grainlinestudio #hadleytop view B⁣ ⁣ I then added three garments as “stretch goals” (mostly different views of the same patterns). I have patterns and fabric for these and am working on tracing and cutting. On the second row:⁣ ⁣ Closet Case Kalle Shirtdress view C⁣ Grainline Hadley Top view A⁣ Grainline #farrowdress (not sure what view - I’m shamelessly copying @threadsnips composition book linen dress but not sure if I’ll do sleeveless or short sleeves)⁣ ⁣ And the last three are very aspirational! Will need to source patterns and decide on fabric. May start one or two of these before the end of the year or move them to next year’s grid. The third row:⁣ ⁣ Paper Theory #olyashirt⁣ Grainline #archershirt⁣ @theavidseamstress #theavidseamstressdaydress⁣ ⁣ I have to buy an invisible zipper foot 🤑 for the dress - but I loved @whatkatiesews version so much that I had to add it!

I know it’s already October but I swear I did plan my #makenine2019 this spring. Because I’m bad at following the rules, my #makenine looks more like Make Nine meets #summerofbasics, but I’m also easily bored, so it turned into Make Nine Plus 1-6 Additional Garments. #maketentosixteen?⁣ ⁣ My plan for the original nine was to fill some holes in my closet (summer work shirts!) and really practice #shirtmaking techniques by making three garments three times each. I’m done with these! On the top row: ⁣ ⁣ @paper_theory #blocktee⁣ @closetcase.patterns #kalleshirtdress view A⁣ @grainlinestudio #hadleytop view B⁣ ⁣ I then added three garments as “stretch goals” (mostly different views of the same patterns). I have patterns and fabric for these and am working on tracing and cutting. On the second row:⁣ ⁣ Closet Case Kalle Shirtdress view C⁣ Grainline Hadley Top view A⁣ Grainline #farrowdress (not sure what view - I’m shamelessly copying @threadsnips composition book linen dress but not sure if I’ll do sleeveless or short sleeves)⁣ ⁣ And the last three are very aspirational! Will need to source patterns and decide on fabric. May start one or two of these before the end of the year or move them to next year’s grid. The third row:⁣ ⁣ Paper Theory #olyashirt⁣ Grainline #archershirt⁣ @theavidseamstress #theavidseamstressdaydress⁣ ⁣ I have to buy an invisible zipper foot 🤑 for the dress - but I loved @whatkatiesews version so much that I had to add it!

As the #SewColourBlocking #SewColorBlocking challenge month nears its end the parade of creativity continues unabated. Selecting the Top Ten from all the inspiring entries is a huge challenge - there have been as many takes on the challenge as makers. For our final week's round up, here are a few which caught our attention this week - fabric of the week is definitely linen! Pic 1 - Chuleenan @csews very cleverly teamed a lavender which was not her colour with a royal blue to give it some zing in her @seamwork #seamworkbo Pic 2 - Sarah @makingclotheswithstories spent a fair bit of time changing thread colours for her @patternfantastique #phenshirt ! Pic 3 - Linda @ellegeemakes is one of many makers dealing with heat waves in breezy linen, this is the #collagegathertop by @matchymatchysewingclub Pic 4 - Kate @timetosew put her blue and white linen scraps from prior makes to beautiful use in this dress using a pattern from @atelier_to_naniiro_textile studio book. Pic 5 - Ro @rocansew giving gentle flapper vibes in a beautiful dress made by extending the #agustinaboxytop from @fabricsstorecom and adding beads, extra stitching and scrap fabric fringe. Pic 6 - Frances @francesfabrications re-shared an older make, this fabulous hacked #b6551 Pic 7 - Sue @susanyoungsewing in the first of two @grainlinestudio #farrowdress this week, made to suit the sizes of linen remnants that she had. Pic 8 - Justine @tootalltosew has given us the grand reveal of her epically hacked linen #v9021 After watching in fascination as it progressed it was fantastic to see the fabulous end result! Pic 9 - Lis @listaylorsthreads in the second linen #farrowdress of the week showing that colour blocking doesn't have to be bright to be beautiful. Pic 10 - Judith @judithrosalind won the heart of Challenge Manager @judywillimentross with her Waters of Leith linen #lbpullover Judy's city looked to Judith's when they were naming things and have this river in common. #SewOver50 #SO50Visible #SewOverAgeism #SewingChallenge #SewingCommunity #WearWhatYouLove #SewingLeftovers #SO50sustainablesewing #pocwhosews #AsiansWhoSew #bipocsewcialists JW 🌹 SD 🌺 SR🐝

Grain line studio farrow dress just finished this morning in time for lunch out with @jodoran Red and black Wool fabric from #fabricatemirfield and got the pattern from there too. #grainlinestudio #farrowdress #grainlinestudiofarrowdress #gosewyourself

Did you hear us say that Jaime made not one, but TWO new Grainline Studio Farrow dresses?! This one is made up from Metallic Yarn Dyed Essex and sparkles like a light in the sun. See it in all its sparkly glory on the blog now! (link in profile)⠀ ⠀ #grainlinestudio #grainlinestudiofarrowdress #farrowdress #robertkaufman #yarndyedessexlinen #metallic #sparkle #holidaydress #sewing #dressmaking ⠀

I was inspired by @emmas_atelier #farrowdress recently and had totally forgotten I had already bought the pattern by @grainlinestudio So I’ve finally made my dress in these 2 lovely linens. #sewthatpatternnow #imakemyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #ilovelinen #grainlinestudio #ithaspockets @e_shimokawa @coffeeandthread @sewitcurly #grainlinefarrow #grainlinefarrowdress

First day of wearing my snuggly flannel #farrowdress made in fabric from @missmatatabifabric . It’s a very soft flannel with coloured threads woven all the way through. For the longest time I couldn’t decide what to make with it, but am glad it became a winter dress in the end. I lengthened the skirt, but no other changes. #grainlinefarrow #grainlinefarrowdress #grainlinepatterns #isew #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #sewersofinstagram #nähen #nähenistwiezaubernkönnen #nähenmachtglücklich #jeportecequejecouds #jecoudsdoncjesuis #couture #memade #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #wintersewing #winterwardrobe #imakemyownclothes

It's hard to make out the unique seam lines that characterise the dress in this photo, but I'm wearing my trusted black #farrowdress and carrying my big #stowebag to a weekend outing 😄 Such a beautiful day in Melbourne 🌞 #memade #memadeeveryday #grainlinefarrowdress #grainlinefarrow #grainlinestudio #sewingaddict #sewcialists #sewing #sewists #lbd #littleblackdress #ootd #sewistsofinstagram

Another finish! Rather than muslin, I tested the pattern in this purple print I inherited from my mom. Now I know the adjustments to make when I make the dress in navy wool challis, also inherited from mom. Fun to get back to my roots sewing clothing. #memademay #memademay2025 #farrowdress #grainlinestudio

Carol’s interpretation of the Farrow Dress from Grainline Studio - She is making hers in beige and black linen. We know she will do the pattern justice with her sense of taste and style. #grainlinestudio #farrowdress #americansewingguildphila #sleevelesssummerdress #linendress #sewersover50

Day 20 of #memademay2025 I’m wearing my Hawaiian Goddess Farrow dress, pattern by @grainlinestudio and fabric from @stylemakerfabrics I have a love/hate relationship with this dress. I love the fabric, but some of the construction doesn’t live up to my current standards. And it’s a little shorter in the front than I like to wear my dresses these days. But overall I’m still happy to pull it out and wear it when it’s hot. #memademay #memadeeveryday #isewmyownclothes #farrowdress #sewing #handmade #handsewn

Me Made May Day 10: today I’m wearing rayon linen #farrowdress and a #blackwoodcardigan. #memademay #memademay2025

DAY 9 - I teach social studies, not history, which is a lot more amorphous; it’s less focussed on the past and more focussed on current events and systems. But history was my first love, and if I was ever to teach high school, that would be my teaching area. 〰️ Disco however? Never met her. I assume someone who spins records after marking essays about the Enlightenment would wear sparkles. I’ve accessorized with a cardigan for my cold classroom (universal experience) and a necklace made from a Carolingian coin (so kids know I will go Medieval on their asses if they act up 👀) 〰️ Prompt: A history teacher by day, and disco DJ by night Pattern: #farrowDress by @grainlineStudio and #unfoldingJacket by @shopWiksten #sewing #sewcialists #meMade #meMadeWardrobe #meMadeEveryday #IMakeMyOwnClothes #slowFashion #meMadeMay #meMadeMay2025 #meMadeMayButMakeItWeird #ootd

After school stroll round the park in my summery #farrowdress Pattern: #farrowdress @grainlinestudio Material: printed viscose @julianlopeztelas #farrowdress #grainlinestudio #memademay #seamstress #memade #cosomiropa #cosermola #diyootd #imakemyclothes #slowfashion #diyfashion

I made a new Farrow Dress, this time in the linen I bought from Vietnam last year. Only modification was to narrow the shoulder width a bit. These dresses are on high rotation during the summer, best deep pockets ever! Pattern is by @grainlinestudio #sewover50 #sewover50march #ithaspockets #farrowdress #ilovelinen #melbournesews #handmadewardobe #pinkandorange #ihavethisthingwithcolour

May your hearts and flowers day be full of love and pockets! Our "buy a lot/save a lot" overstock sale is on going through Friday. Spend $250 on fabric and receive 30% off with the code big30 Here are some patterns that you can add to your project queue that have a lot of pockets in them: @grainlinestudio #farrowdress @fridaypatterncompany #ramblerpants @merchantandmills #paynterjacket

May your hearts and flowers day be full of love and pockets! Our "buy a lot/save a lot" overstock sale is on going through Friday. Spend $250 on fabric and receive 30% off with the code big30 Here are some patterns that you can add to your project queue that have a lot of pockets in them: @grainlinestudio #farrowdress @fridaypatterncompany #ramblerpants @merchantandmills #paynterjacket

Possibly my final post from London . I was #So50Reworn in my Farrow dress . I felt a little like 2018 Judith in this ...much shorter than I wear now, not a fabric I would choose now. Past me would not want to have worn something like this, something that I had moved on from, but new me is happy I did...look at the smile and the swagger. I may be approaching 30 wears for this now. Swipe to see an early wear... when I attended Frocktails in Edinburgh in 2019 ...and spot some familiar faces. This was made from a synthetic velvet so it is going to last and last and needs to be worn and worn. My suitcase was packed with memades . I'd made a rough list of what I was going to take but whilst packing kept adding more as I spotted them looking forlorn in my wardrobe . I wore most of them but only got photos of a few . Thanks to @sueleighatkins for the video skills , and pop over to her account to see two compilation reels of the catwalk. To any non-sewist out there I say... join the club...look at the fun and confidence you gain. Where else does everyone get included on the catwalk? (Also wearing a @redrubyrose bag) #SewOver50October24 #SewOver50 #SewOverAgeism #So50Reworn #30Wears #30PlusWears #RuleOfFive #ShopYourWardrobe #FarrowDress #MMFlorenceDress #DudeCoat #MMScoutDress

New make alert! It's a total blast from the past with a @grainlinestudio #farrowdress which I had printed out years ago and forgotten about More pictures on my website - link in bio and I'll pop it in stories

From a flea market vintage sheet to a #farrowdress printed with Tamarisk. The scarf is dyed with Black Knight Scabiosa flowers. #naturaldyes #ecoprinting #upcycledfashion

I'm home and unpacked from a fantastic long weekend in London with so many highlights so I'll just mention the one here...and that's @londonfrocktails of course. I've been posting far too many photos in stories , have 100s on my phone to sift through, so I'm just going with the fantastic official photos here ... taken by @danieljames.photographic . Thank you to Sue @susanyoungsewing and Elke @sewthreadbear for stepping up and volunteering your time and effort to make this happen, and to @ooobop and @thatlenaking , their support team. We all appreciate you so much . Thanks also to all the sponsors. I have so many other people to thank too, for their kindness and company and fun and laughter over the weekend, but that will be for a different day. I managed to speak to a lot of people that I didn't know previously ...stepping out of your comfort zone is really cushioned at sewing events as we have shared interests and everyone is so lovely. But I'm kicking myself at all the people I didn't get to speak to ( it went so fast) and so many I did speak to but didn't have enough time with . Love this photo of me with the lovely trio of @pootleandmake @crafty_alibobs and @clairesews (who is almost invisible here ). And yes ...I did do the catwalk twice! Sue called out the names and Sandy's two fellow catwalkers were a bit slow to appear so Sue asked if anyone else wanted to join Sandy ... and I was up like a shot. But Alison and Julie also appeared so we were a foursome. Fun also to have a surname adjoining @stitchmeayear and my minds gone blank.. please someone remind me of the third in our trio! ( edit ...it was the lovely @capcooks) And @fionio1 who I first met at the meet up Sue arranged Feb 2020 . À bientot! ##SewOver50October24 #LondonFrocktails #WeWearWhatWeWant #Frocktails I wore #farrowdress @grainlinestudio made in 2018 and worn at Scottish Frocktails that year.

I am currently battling a bus replacement service to get to #sewfizzteacated24. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone 😊 This is the dress I have made for the occasion but it isn't its first wear and the photo is not today (I forgot to take one 😅). It's the @grainlinestudio #FarrowDress in a viscose twill. I adore the cut of the dress. I have worn it a few times since making. I made the straight 18 in the larger block and omitted the pockets due to the drape of the fabric. Next time I'll do a slight forward shoulder adjustment. Photo was taken on Brighton prom last month.

I said it’s the last dress in a while and here I am, posting yet another green dress. I made this green linen farrow dress 3 years ago, and it has been on super heavy rotation in my workwear wardrobe. Unfortunately, I’ve had to finish the edges three times. I did it with a regular zigzag stitch first time, serged it when I got my serger and now even the serger threads are coming off (see facing edges). I finished up the previous green a line dress, and had extra bias bindings left. So I did my first attempt at a Hong Kong seam finish. Honestly, it would be marvellous if not for the rest of the fraying seams still evident all around. But I got the worst of the fraying (Center front and pockets), and I’ll classify this as a work in progress while I cut more bias tape. Posting this pic here for records. Pattern: @grainlinestudio #farrowdress insides! Hong Kong seam finishes!

Who likes black with white spots? Although these are ivory spots, rather than white. A classic combination that can be used in many garment types. Maybe a pair of pull-on trousers like these from @theassemblylineshop, or a simple a-line style dress like this from @grainlinestudio . #talpullontrousers #farrowdress #spots

A #farrowdress by @grainlinestudio in a cool galaxy cotton print from No-Clue-Where! It has POCKETS and will be perfect for PreK this year! Loved making this one, can’t wait to wear it now that school is about to start again! #bipolarcrafting

Thank you @theacolman for the #uniformtunic pattern. You got me back to my machine for a new tunic adventure and then I turned out another #willowtank (my old favorite). Both made with #stonemountainfabrics material I bought over a year ago. #grainlinestudio patterns are SO easy to follow. I think the #farrowdress is in my future…

Second summer dress finished. This is the Grainline Farrow Dress in a batik cotton I bought at the Malvern Quilt show and I can't remember the name sorry. I think this will get lots of wear both in summer and layered up in colder weather. The hemline dips at the back and I love it (picture 2) and the pockets are such a good design 🖤 #sewover50august #sewover50 @grainlinestudio #farrowdress #grainlinefarrow

I was super excited to see this gorgeous #farrowdress from our talented customer @oscalet, made with a beautiful secondhand black linen. It's awesome to hear how satisfying the project was with our easy-to-follow instructions. We absolutely love seeing our patterns help to bring your creative ideas to life!⁠ ⁠ #GrainlineStudio #GrainlineFarrow #FarrowDress

Very happy with this #farrowdress pattern from @grainlinestudio. It was such a satisfying make, with lovely clear instructions. The slanted pockets are great and give a bit of extra interest. I made it in some gorgeous black linen that I got secondhand off Facebook (the pattern was secondhand, too). . . . #sewing #sewist #mademywardrobe #madeitmyself #secondhand #crafting #sewingover50 #sewover50

6.1.2024 - the closest I’ve come to perfection and the closest I’ve come to ending it all. This one is the #farrowdress by #grainlinestudio, with a linen-rayon blend. Modified the dress at the end so I didn’t feel like dobby in a pillowcase. 📸: @10sogden #jeccasews #sewing #memade #memadewardrobe #sewingproject

#sewwhatyouneedjune As a follow on from #memademay2024, plans are in progress for filling some holes in my wardrobe. I already have the fabric and patterns for: @patternsforpirates #slimfit raglans in merino from @maaidesign and @wearethefabricstore @heyjunehandmade #cheyennetunic in @cloud9fabrics from @spotlightstores @tessutifabrics #demipants in a gifted printed cotton @heyjunehandmade #sandbridgeskirt in printed denim from @lincraft @closetcorepatterns #carolynpajamas in #metrolinen from @spotlightstores @truebias #ogdencami and @grainlinestudio #farrowdress in magenta linen from @wearethefabricstore A self-drafted (?) long, hooded cloak for my son from some gifted wool fabric

MeMadeMay Day 21! I’m on track with my pledge now that I’ve finished sorting all my garments. I still have a few more repairs and some refashioning to do but hopefully I’ll get them done before the end of the month. Today I’m dressed in many layers because it’s so freaking cold! Pouring down rain with a high of 10C outside and only 16C inside. 🥶 It feels more like February than May. Wearing my auburn linen blend jacquard #TessutiFabrics #AthinaTop over a green stretch linen #GrainlineStudio #FarrowDress with green cropped French terry self-drafted pants underneath and a green linen #FabricsStoreCom #PaolaWorkwearJacket over all. Handknit striped wool socks and green wool Allbirds sneakers are keeping my feet warm. My hands are still cold though! Do I need to dig out the fingerless mitts next? #SewOver50 #SewOver50May #MeMadeMay #MeMadeMay2024

#ninniculottes and #farrowdress

Me Made May Day 7: Today I’m wearing a rayon #archershirt underneath a linen #farrowdress, both patterns from @grainlinestudio. #memademay #memademay2025

#farrowdress and teal today

Farrow Dress od @stinegoyastudio Rozmiar M Cena 450 zł #farrowdress #stinegoya #dress

Another dress to find a coathanger for and it will need to be a sturdy one! This is my finished #farrowdress, my second @grainlinestudio pattern. I wanted to use a heavy and solid colour fabric since it was an a-line dress with a shorter hem at the front than the back so I didn't want to expose the underside of a printed fabric. I had visions of making this fairly structural and so I found a beautiful Azure blue drill cotton at @drapersfabrics. It was similar to denim or canvas and I did have regrets as I was sewing it, particularly when it came to the armhole and neckline facings which were meant to be tacked by hand and were just too thick and heavy to stay in place. Maybe I shouldn't have bothered with interfacing, I don't really know.. I ended up stitching a line 2cm in for all the facings so they would stay put. I love the handy (and deep) hidden pockets at the front on the diagonals and think I will do this pattern again with a mid-weight linen. This was a great pattern and a quick sew. I am glad I chose the size with minimal ease too, it fit well around my shoulders. I'm looking forward to wearing this one!

You do you.  I've been feeling under pressure to make something new for #Frocktails. I'm attending two events in the next few weeks   @ScottishFrocktails in Glasgow and @londonfrocktails.   The pressure doesn't come from the organisers or anyone else. It comes from myself when I see and think about all the fabulous outfits being hinted at and created.  I had decided a while ago that I would wear something I already own.... and then I started to feel twitchy - am I letting the side down? do I want a ta-dah moment?... and I've had a few ideas and thoughts and plans. Some people love to make statement dresses and pieces for special events...Frocktails, weddings, birthday parties,  holidays and I enjoy seeing these splendid creations. I've always preferred sewing for my every day wardrobe, garments that will be worn on repeat....not all of which have to be basics of course.  In previous Frocktails I've only once made something new for the occasion, 2022 #EdinburghFrocktails, and I don't think I've worn it again since. Since it first came out I've adored the #damseldress by @roberts.wood and dreamedaboit making it for the forthcoming Frocktails season.  I wanted to make it in black or very dark brown.  Having signed up to @@tiffdarke #ruleoffive meant I could not buy new fabric for it . I decided I could wear my #MMMathildeSkirt and make the top from the leftovers.  Ordered the #damseltop pattern.  Found my remnant... and discovered I only have a small piece 20cm x 40cm. Even I can't piece it out of something that small! Wondered if I could get away with sneakily,  secretly,   ordering a metre of the fabric,  which is still in stock at @merchantandmills ...but I can't allow it. Plus I'd need to order many metres of elastic. Another idea was making a #phenshirt out of a floaty viscose scarf imprinted with an old map of Edinburgh that i bought a year ago.  This may still happen at some point..but not in time for Frocktails.  So..I raided my wardrobe. I have a big choice....reel incoming tomorrow.  Whatever I wear I know I don't need something new to have a wonderful time at both events. #SewOver50September24 #SewOver50 #So50Reworn @everythingf

A little fabric/pattern matching. This is Matches, one of the new printed cottons recently arrived in store. Versatile enough to work with many patterns, today's pick is the Fiore skirt by @closetcorepatterns. Other possibilities include the Farrow dress by @grainlinestudio or Pull-on trousers by @theassemblylineshop. #cotton #organiccotton #skirt #fioreskirt #talpullontrousers #farrowdress

I may have taken #secretpyjamas too far, or is it #secretnightie. I wanted a cosy winter dress so I sewed this Farrow dress out of flannelette. And it really is so cosy 🥰 The flannelette was so narrow that I guess it was intended for cot blankets or baby pj's, but it was 60% off at spotlight so I just bought 5 metres 🤭 Lucky I did because some of the pattern pieces were too wide to be cut on the fold. This is my third Farrow and the first with long sleeves, they are a nice cut without being too tight but next time I might lengthen them a bit. I removed a bit of width from the back seam originally because I found my first one too tent-like, however in the years since making it I've had the thought that I wouldn't mind a bit more room round the middle so I added that back in to this version. Now I like the volume and it's especially good for under-layering. This kind of A-line dress is very easy to wear. #farrowdress @grainlinestudio #imakemyownclothes #sewchch #handmadewardrobe #nzsews #chchsews #sewnz #memadeeveryday #sewover40

Welcome Summer! To me…. This means dresses, linen, light colors, loose fitting = COMFORTABLE! So; pairing the soft peach linen with the batik print made perfect sense for this sleeveless flowy dress with curved hem. The bag was made from a skirt that I repurposed. And, let’s not forget to protect our head with a reversible bucket hat. I’m all ready to go… just need to find a place. 🤣 #whimzegal #summerstyle #comfyoutfit #farrowdress #oxbowtote

The Farrow Dress from Grainline Studios has been a faithful staple on our shelves for years- but once we sewed up a shop sample, everyone who works here wants to make one! Doesn't Lana look radiant in this dress? With an A-line silhouette and pockets tucked into its diagonal seams, the Farrow is rated as an advanced beginner pattern. This pattern is perfect for Indian Block Prints or that large-scale floral that you have been saving for a quick sew. We are also offering this as a class, which starts on July 4th (and runs over 4 weeks). Find the details and sign up information for this class (and more!) on our website! #FarrowDress #GrainlineStudios #Sewing #HandmadeWardrobe #LearnToSew #GrainlineStudios #SewingClass

Me Made May day 23! Shane and I went downtown for dinner and I threw on my @grainlinestudio Farrow with my lil kitty purse! #mmm2024 #memademay #memademay2024 #grainlinestudio #grainlinefarrow #farrowdress

Grain line studio farrow dress just finished this morning in time for lunch out with @jodoran Red and black Wool fabric from #fabricatemirfield and got the pattern from there too. #grainlinestudio #farrowdress #grainlinestudiofarrowdress #gosewyourself

A little break from the Scout Tee. This here is a #grainlinestudiofarrowdress made up in this really cool diamond denim we carry at @seamsfabric #eastlansingtextiledistrict #eastlansingsews #lansingsews #sewityourself #shoplocal #ithaspockets #eastlansingmichigan

I met the challenge, kept working through until midnight, (must be genetic @jogordon76) and followed the instructions and blog tutorials for this fun #farrowdress. Done in R. Kaufman linen, #robertkaufmanfabrics and yes, it wrinkles. 😃Dig the pockets, and the amazing way they are assembled...they blew my mind. I could've stepped down a size, or more, but didn't know what I was going to encounter. I may try to pull in my seams if I remake this one. Matching the angles was fun. The skirt is designed to be longer in back. My two-toned was inspired by another clever Instagramer. Still need my closure for back neck opening. Trust the pattern instructions. They may seem zany on the pockets, but read the sew along tutorial. Way to go #grainlinestudio for another fun pattern. #grainlinestudiofarrowdress #grainlinefarrow I did reinforce the pockets on either side with bar tacking. I enjoyed using a contrasting aqua thread for finishing seams and hem. I did shrink it a bit on the next wash, which serendipitously was a good thing. Now if fits me really well. I decided after that washing that my edges were fraying inside so I turned under 1/4 inch at the neckline and armholes and sewed them down with a top stitch in matching thread, and tacked them also at the seam points. #neenersews

Now this is commitment to the cut!! And one of my favorite things about my bestie @akabini6 her precision and commitment to her #craft #patterns #grainlinestudiofarrowdress #bestsewingteacher #polkadots #robertkaufmanfabrics #sewistsofinstagram

Did you hear us say that Jaime made not one, but TWO new Grainline Studio Farrow dresses?! This one is made up from Metallic Yarn Dyed Essex and sparkles like a light in the sun. See it in all its sparkly glory on the blog now! (link in profile)⠀ ⠀ #grainlinestudio #grainlinestudiofarrowdress #farrowdress #robertkaufman #yarndyedessexlinen #metallic #sparkle #holidaydress #sewing #dressmaking ⠀

Just a few of the clothes I have made over the last few months. #olyashirt in a white cotton. #grainlinestudiofarrowdress made from a #seasalt fabric picked up at a #bathsews event. 2 x #truebiasroscoe Both fabrics from #markpicklessewingstudio. A couple of shirts both hacked. Purple one is a lengthened #mmellsworth made with a viscose from #koalakreations. #closetcoreebony #truebiasemersons. In a lovely linen bought from #guthrieghani on the #bathsews Birmingham sewing weekend. And finally some #avidseamstresscitytrousers. These are in a gorgeous wool from #likesewamazing

#ootd in my #grainlinefarrowdress in #neridahansenfabrics paired with a @stylearc jacket whose pattern name I can’t remember pre-coffee. #sewinginreallife #sewlegaleagle #sewistsofinstagram #australiasews #memadeeveryday #imakemyownclothes #handmadeworkwardrobe #plussizefashion #plussizesewing #fatsewingclub #curvygirl #curvysewing #midnorthcoastnswspoolettes

My #grainlinefarrowdress is partially constructed 🧵✂️ #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #sew #petitesewing #sewover40 #grainline #indiepatterns #kokkafabric

That’s the back constructed so far🧵✂️ #grainlinefarrowdress #sewistsofinstagram #sew #sewing #handmadewardrobe #sewover40 #kokkafabric

First day of wearing my snuggly flannel #farrowdress made in fabric from @missmatatabifabric . It’s a very soft flannel with coloured threads woven all the way through. For the longest time I couldn’t decide what to make with it, but am glad it became a winter dress in the end. I lengthened the skirt, but no other changes. #grainlinefarrow #grainlinefarrowdress #grainlinepatterns #isew #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #sewersofinstagram #nähen #nähenistwiezaubernkönnen #nähenmachtglücklich #jeportecequejecouds #jecoudsdoncjesuis #couture #memade #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #wintersewing #winterwardrobe #imakemyownclothes

The road ahead has a birthday and some wonderful meals out so it’s time to raid the stash and get sewing #memadewardrobe #memademay2018 #memadeeveryday #grainlinestudio #grainlinefarrowdress #atelierbrunette #fabricateroberttown

Ready for summer. #grainlinefarrowdress from French linen picked up while at @la_grange_etable . Pattern from @eternalmaker. Top stitched the seams for my sins 🙄 #sewcialists #sewmyownclothes #sewing #sewersofinstagram #memadeeveryday #makemyownclothes #lovelylinen #handmadewardrobe #notbuyingclothesforayear

I've had a little productive spell. A soft flowy drapey #grainlinefarrowdress and a structured denim #top64 - dress hack. I'm more of a dreamy flowy person but I have my structured days too and I love wearing both of these. PS they both have pockets 😊

It's hard to make out the unique seam lines that characterise the dress in this photo, but I'm wearing my trusted black #farrowdress and carrying my big #stowebag to a weekend outing 😄 Such a beautiful day in Melbourne 🌞 #memade #memadeeveryday #grainlinefarrowdress #grainlinefarrow #grainlinestudio #sewingaddict #sewcialists #sewing #sewists #lbd #littleblackdress #ootd #sewistsofinstagram

Happy 25th Birthday to Minerva! I wish I could be there to join in all the lovely festivities. Hailing from the US, I have to be content sending my congratulations and good wishes "across the pond!" . I’m proud to join in Minerva’s birthday celebration by sharing my latest #minervamake, using one of the brand new #minervaexclusivecrushedvelvetknits in the Botanical Bliss print. As a #minervabrandambassador, I was gifted this fabric ahead of its official release (today!), on the day of Minerva’s birthday celebration. . I’m happy with my make, but had quite the adventures along the way. You can check out all the fabric and making details on #minerva at the following link: https://www.minerva.com/posts/1202027 . .Fabric: #minervaexclusivecrushedvelvetknit in Botanical Bliss .Pattern: #grainlinestudiospatterns #grainlinefarrowdress . "Making is an act of hope." Kellie Terry . #minerva #minervamakes #minervamaker #minervabrandambassador #sewover50 #so50dresses #sewover50september #gigi_made_it

Farrow Dress Diese schöne alte Baumwollwebware ist bestimmt schon über fünfzig Jahre alt. Der Stoff ist etwas derber, Leinen ähnlich. Die Stoffbreite beträgt 81 cm. Das Kleid sah ich bei #noodlehead531 und es gefiehl mir sofort. Bei den Amerikanischen Größen war ich mir unsicher. Mein Problem, wenns oben passt ist unten kein reinkommen. Mit der A- Linie sitzt an der Schulter alles perfekt. Farrow Dress ist so weit ausgestellt, da ist noch gut Platz am Popo. Ich habe die Größe 10 als Probeteil genäht. Habe mich nach meinem Brustumfang gerichtet. Old cotton fabric. 50 years old. Sewn as a sample in size 10. The bag in the photo is the BI-FRESH market bag by B-PATTERNS. #grainlinestudio #grainlinefarrow #grainlinefarrowdress #farrowdress #bpatterns #markttaschebifresh

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I was inspired by @emmas_atelier #farrowdress recently and had totally forgotten I had already bought the pattern by @grainlinestudio So I’ve finally made my dress in these 2 lovely linens. #sewthatpatternnow #imakemyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #ilovelinen #grainlinestudio #ithaspockets @e_shimokawa @coffeeandthread @sewitcurly #grainlinefarrow #grainlinefarrowdress