#austindress post!!! I tried to thoroughly document this because honestly I've really grown to love this big chartreuse dress, and i also struggled to find that many makes of it online so I wanted to contribute mine. I wore it to work on Thursday and am wearing it today on my day off for wandering around town! Details: these amazing @dillbuttonsusa that I bought A WHOLE YEAR AGO when I originally planned this make. I had gone on a whole mini road trip with Bailey to procure buttons that would match this sort of hard to match color and was not disappointed. I bought the store's entire inventory of this style and don't have a single extra. I also found the perfect tiny button in the button table of @fabricplacebasement for the neckline closure! For fabric, I thiiink this is Essex Linen in Pickle? It's definitely essex linen but I'm not positive of the color. This is a size 14, blended to a 16 at the bust/shoulders. It's a bit of a time consuming pattern with all the top stitching, but very easy! EDIT: also shortened bodice...I think by .5 or 1 inch? #sewistsofinstagram #millenialsewing #handmadewardrobe #grainlinestudio #grainlinestudioaustin

While we find it impossible to pick a single favorite fabric, there's one part of our collection that never fails to inspire and delight us—our Japanese imports. Our team of buyers work with a few special sources to find Japanese fabrics that are truly unique, creating a varied collection that includes everything from cute prints to innovative textured solids to traditional Japanese imagery and techniques. Our collection includes a variety of different substrates, or base cloths, and we'd like to introduce you to a few of our favorites this week.  Cotton oxford has a plain weave with a canvas-like texture. It's the perfect weight for summer clothing—we love it for crisp button-ups like the #KalleShirt, as well as for garments like the #TALAsymmetricSkirt and casual dresses like the #GrainlineAustin. You can also use it alongside quilting cotton for quilts and other crafts! #ILoveSewing #HandmadeStyle #instasew #MeMadeEveryday #sewist #sewcialists #SewistsOfInstagram #FabricLove #HandmadeWardrobe #StonemountainFabric #SewingLove

If you've been to the shop, you've probably noticed our collection of Japanese imports—lots of cotton, lots of prints. But the hidden gem in this collection is our selection of solids—in weights from sheeting to canvas, these fabrics come in a variety of textures and a rainbow of colors you'll love wearing. Where to begin? Japanese cotton oxfords are a sturdy shirting weight, great for a #GrainlineAustin dress to wear this spring and summer. Cotton dobby has a bit of texture that's ideal for lightweight jackets, pants, and for skirts like the #CCFiore. #MeMadeEveryday #instasew #HandmadeWardrobe #sewcialists #StonemountainFabric #SewistsOfInstagram #sewist #HandmadeStyle #FabricLove #SewingLove #ILoveSewing

Elizabeth enolagay66 made this gorgeous Austin with a superwash cotton and the movement in the dress is just perfection. She also had some high praise for the pattern which made us blush a bit.⁠ ⁠ "This is the first pattern I've sewn from Grainline Studio and honestly the pattern is perfect and the explanations are clear and precise. Okay they are in English, I don't understand everything but the drawings for assembly are so perfect that I had no problems.⁠"⁠ ⁠ We're so happy every time each of you chose our patterns and enjoy your experience and final garment, we couldn't ask for more!⁠ ⁠ #GrainlineStudio #GrainlineAustin

Say HELLO 👋 to our latest Japanese linen blend canvases, textured barkcloth, and soft cotton lawn prints. These botanical designs will jazz up overalls, blazers, shorts, skirts, tops, pants and bag sewing projects. ⁠ ⁠ The linen canvas and barkcloth are medium weight fabrics and would pair well with the @truebias ⁠#truebiasrileyoveralls (up to 52.5” waist), @atelierbrunette #LeSacBanane Bag, @tessutifabrics #TessutiApron and @papercutpatterns #JunoJacket (up to a 60.6” bust). ⁠ ⁠ The lawn prints are lightweight fabrics and would pair well with @chalkandnotch #cnshay (up to 58” bust), @atelierbrunette #LAChemise , @grainlinestudio Austin (up to 60” bust) #grainlineaustin (up to 60” bust) and @atelierjupe #atelierjupelea (up to 50 3/8” bust). #fabric #sew #sewing #sewingproject #fabricaddict #fabriclove #fabricjunkie #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sewin #sewistflatlay #maker #diy #memade #handmade #fabricstore #fabricshop #fabricshopping #stylemakerfabrics

Final me made may dress 👗 Love this fabric from @villagefabricshop With shoutout to @mulberrysilks for these sweet green buttons. #grainlineaustin Fabric: 100% cotton @merchantandmills Only change to the pattern was to move the darts a little lower A great summer dress

Today’s #memademay post is brought to you from the @kelbournewoolens booth at @hhamericas! I got to see so many friends and saw so much amazing yarn and fabric. Thanks to @juliehoover_design for this pic Outfit Detals • Field Day Cardigan by @ozetta in @woolfolk_yarn • Grainline Austin Dress in @blackbirdfabrics rayon • Trusty Tevas! Kate also made her dress but I cannot remember what it is. I’ll update once I remember! #GrainlineAustin #GrainlineStudio #memademay2024

I've got something in the works for @fabricationsott. Any guesses? . . . #Fabricationer #SewFab #GrainlineAustin #WearYheShitOutOfMe #SwearySewist #SewOttawa #GarmentSewing #ILoveSewing #SewAlong #ComeSewWithMe

I made this ages ago and only just got around to taking photos. But here it is! It's a @grainlinestudio #GrainlineAustin dress, which I loved as soon as it was released. It's the gathered skirt version, which I made using a yarn-dyed linen/cotton blend (I think?) from @patchhalifax. I got the wooden buttons from @fabricville, and I love the combo. The button placket down each side is so cute, and I would definitely make this pattern again. The only thing is that I think I would go down one or two sizes. It was a bit big for my preference when I first made it, and I have become a bit smaller after not being able to eat solid food during recovery from oral surgery a few months ago, which has exaggerated the issue. I will totally wear this as is, but want to try a smaller size. I can't easily take this in because of the button plackets where side seams normally would be, so it'll just be a thing I keep in mind for future versions! Highly recommend the pattern - very clear instructions as usual, and I love the design details! #sewing #sewcialists #memade #millennialsewing #slowfashion #makersgonnamake #maker #imakemyownclothes

Interest in our collection of designer deadstock fabrics has grown exponentially over the past few years—we're so excited that you're so excited about these fabric treasures! We love searching for and finding amazing deadstock fabrics, and we love that a new shipment brings endless potential for future sewing projects. As we look forward to all the new year brings (like new designer deadstock for our sewing projects), we're having a one-day sale! Today only, take 15% off all of our full-price designer deadstock fabrics with coupon code SEWNEW—from coatings and crepe to shirtings and silk, there's an entire world of deadstock to discover, just in time for the new year. These pretty linens really caught our eye and we can't wait to wear them! We'll pair the two florals with patterns like the #GrainlineFarrow and #GrainlineAustin — these make perfect layering pieces for winter, and they'll be great for wearing on their own in warmer weather. The solid pink linen is a bit heavier, so it will make an outstanding pair of #CalderPants for all seasons! #HandmadeStyle #sewist #MeMadeEveryday #SewistsOfInstagram #instasew #ILoveSewing #StonemountainFabric #sewcialists #FabricLove #HandmadeWardrobe #SewingLove

I made this #GrainlineAustin dress in June and it quickly became one of my favorites! I'd seen a few other people alter the pattern to remove the keyhole opening, so I tried that out and loved it. The skirt is also slightly fuller, as I used the full width of a 36-inch wide vintage fabric for each panel. I've already made a second Austin and I'm planning more! I'm also wearing a Virgo harness from @leathercoven. The malachite leather just matches so perfectly! @grainlinestudio #Maker #HandmadeWardrobe #PlusSizeFashion #PlusSizeSewing #QueerFashion #QueerSewing #SewQueer

Have you ever seen such beautiful texture and print? 😍 We are in love with these two cotton dobbies that came all the way from Japan! They have a gorgeous large-scale print that features chrysanthemums and a subtle metallic gold accent. They have a lovely crisp drape that we think would be perfect for the #SewingMarnie or #GrainlineAustin The Japanese fabric companies we work with print limited runs of each fabric, so we are often able to get them in stock only once before they are taken out of circulation. If you find a fabric you absolutely can't live without, don't hesitate to pick up some yardage! #instasew #HandmadeStyle #ILoveSewing #StonemountainFabric #HandmadeWardrobe #sewist #SewingLove #FabricLove #MeMadeEveryday #sewcialists #SewistsOfInstagram

I’m all set for sewing this Late Summer and Fall! I ordered this wonderful package of goodies on Wednesday this week and it arrived the next day by Canada Post.🎉🤗💌 Big thanks to @madaboutpatchwork here in Southern Ontario (just southwest of Ottawa in Stittsville) for the wonderful service… I love my @madebyrae Emerald Dress and Top pattern and my @grainlinestudio Austin Dress pattern, plus these beautiful fabrics for some amazing makes to come! ✂️🪡🧵💜💚😍 #mbremerald #grainlineaustin #madaboutpatchwork #handmadewardrobe #ilovesewing✂️❤️ #sewingmakesmehappy #kaffefassettfabric #figofabrics

my clown core dress 🤡 found these Ikea curtains on clearance and got excited when I realized that it was just a nice midweight cotton fabric I could use for sewing! the green I bought to use in my room (as you can see behind me lol), and the orange/blue I got to make a summer dress the #grainlineaustin worked out perfectly - the buttons down the side makes it feel like a vintage dress I could have found in a shop somewhere, and the quasi-racerback feels summery and cute also can I hear a little commotion for the pattern matching at the center front and back...... // Pattern: @grainlinestudio Austin Dress - size 8 -lowered armhole by .5" -lowered waistline seam by .75" -lowered dart by .5" #grainlinestudio Fabric: Ikea GLANSHAGTORN curtains #ikeafabric #ikeaglanshagtorn

When deciding on fabric layout, you don't always need to follow the plans included with the pattern. Here ⁠@alexjudgesews went against the grain, literally, and cut part of her Austin on the cross grain to great effect. I love how it really makes the pockets and gathering at the waistline stand out. In addition to that Alex modified her dress by removing the keyhole and lowering the neckline resulting in a dress that's truly all her own! ⁠ ⁠ #GrainlineStudio #GrainlineAustin

⭐️ Plaid Austin Appreciation Post ⭐️⁠ ⁠ One of the most exciting parts of creating sewing patterns is the collaborative process that it entails. It's a joint venture between us, the pattern company, and you, the talented makers who bring our patterns to life – we're essentially designing a garment together and creating something truly unique.⁠ ⁠ When I was working on the Austin pattern, I had so many fabric ideas, however, interestingly enough, not a single one of these ideas was plaid. But then, you, our amazing community of makers, gravitated towards plaid right from the get-go.⁠ ⁠ The result was perfection! Seeing the Austin come to life in such a classic and timeless print was a wonderful surprise. It’s the perfect example of how your creative choices can take the patterns we design to a whole new level!⁠ ⁠ #GrainlineAustin #GrainlineStudio⁠ ⁠

Have you ever sewn a garment with a kit? @NeedleSharpNY offered to send me one, so I was able to test one out for the first time. Thanks Mary! 🤗 What a decadent experience it was! My usual method: I have fabric. I search through patterns until I find one that works with the type and amount of fabric. I look through thread to find closest match. Start sewing, realize I need interfacing and cobble some pieces together. Continue sewing, realize I need buttons (or a zipper or elastic, etc) Carry out another search. If unlucky, a trip to the store or on-line order might be necessary. 😅 Sewing with a kit ~ open box, sew dress. 🙃😊 Every single thing I needed was there, coordinating and in the right amounts. There was even a needle and a label! Very cool. 😎 (Swipe to see box and contents) My favorite candy was even in there! How did Mary know I love Smarties?! 🥰 I chose the #GrainlineAustin dress from @GrainlineStudio and this lovely window pane check linen. There was enough fabric for View B (with a gathered skirt) and to allow for pattern matching. I really enjoyed this pattern and have some fabrics in my stash that would also like to be an #AustinDress 😉☺️ I love the cut in shoulders and the buttons running the entire length of both sides is such a cute detail! Modifications: I cut the bodice on the fold, leaving off the keyhole opening in front and scooping out the neckline a bit (high necklines choke me! 😋) Instead of binding the neckline and armholes, I lined the bodice. What a fun time ~ and I love my new dress! 💚💚💚 As everything I needed was jammed into one box, this is my contribution to #MAGAMJammingJune #MAGAMSewAlong hosted by @SueStoney and @Sewing_in_Spain as well as this month’s guest host @SeptemberFaden 🤗🤗🤗 #SewOver50 #SO50Dresses #SewOver50June2024 #grainlinestudio

Obsession continues Me made May Day 13 Spent my Mother’s Day sewing this beautiful Austin dress from Grainline Studio As most of you know when your children move out, your mother’s Day becomes a little more quiet. which my children know is fine with me because I will lock myself in my sewing room all day… My husband showered me with some sweet gifts and a fun dinner of pizza and beer and I got this dress almost finished. Perfect day🌸🌺💐🦋 I love this fabric so so much 🧵 from: @villagefabricshop @merchantandmills Evelyn check Indian Cotton 🪡pattern: @grainlinestudio #austindress Size 10 you may be able to see in the pictures that I cut the top on the straight of the grain and I cut the bottom on the cross grain to give it some interest. I matched the pockets and also lined them with a fine Batiste fabric. The only alteration I’ve done so far was to the top, needed to move the darts down about an inch You can tell by the bottom of the skirt that it has a nice border that’s why I cut the skirt on the cross grain I think it has some great interest and I am obsessed with it so far. stay tuned for the full dress once I’m finished.🪡🧵💐💕 Now to find some fun Buttons #grainlineaustin #merchantandmills #sewover50 #memademay2024 #sewingproject #sewing #dress #sewingismysuperpower

“Made Slow and Well” ….that sums it up nicely and might just be my motto for the year ☺️ I’ve been working on this #grainlineaustin since January! It’s made in gorgeous @maaidesign linen “ocean sunset” with vintage buttons and a @kylieandthemachine tag. It’s pretty much the perfect autumn dress! #austindress @grainlinestudio #maaidesignfabrics #linendress #madeslowandwell

Your favourite colours are back in stock + some new colours have joined them, we now have over 20 colours to choose from 🌈 We have stocked this fabric for many years. It's our washed linen cotton blend. This medium weight fabric has a high percentage of linen resulting in a fairly structured fabric with a classic linen slub look. Being 100% natural fibres it is breathable making it perfect for when the weather is warmer. If you want to learn more then head on over to our learn section on our blog and we have a post dedicated to linen fabric ✨ It can be used for so many different dressmaking projects. If you swipe across you will see some of our favourite patterns for this type of fabric: @paper_theory Zadie dress + jumpsuit, @grainlinestudio Austin, @closetcorepatterns Jo, @sewhouse7 Burnside bibs, @sewliberated Chanterelle pants + shorts, @namedclothing Syli, @truebias Blair, @fridaypatterncompany Donny + @matchymatchysewingclub Archer pants 🪡

Off the machine. Grainline Studio’s Austin jumper. Made in linen from Snip and Stitch Sewing Centre. I added lining to this one. Love the buttons down the side seams. Very good instructions. #grainelinestudio #grainlineaustin #memade#sewover50#sewover50january #sewistsofinstagram #fashionistas #iwearwhatimake #snipandstitch

Absolutely cannot stop thinking about this Austin dress by Carmen @idlehabitat. I literally woke up thinking about it this morning, it's just perfection! The fabric! The fit! The styling! 10/10 no notes.⁠ ⁠ Click over to her feed for more info and beautiful projects and stop by our shop to grab your own Austin pattern!⁠ ⁠ #GrainlineStudio #GrainlineAustin

Definitely didn’t just put both rows of buttonholes on the left side of this dress. I would never….. Whoooooooooops! #GrainlineAustin #GrainlineStudio

What's this? A handmade dress??? Loving this one this summer! Swipe to see the best sewing assistant ever (hero Alex who I begged to do the buttonholes for me) and the worst one (you can probably guess who). Deadstock linen is from @missmatatabifabric, looks like there's still some in stock! #grainlineaustin #martymilhouse

I've never participated in the @makeninechallenge before, but after seeing so many of you tag us in your posts I'm feeling inspired! The last few years have been less than stellar for me creatively but I'm finally getting it back and am excited to do more sewing both for work and for myself. I'm also excited to use up some of my fabric stash I accumulated when I was buying fabric but not sewing. You can read more about my plans on the ol' blog but here's the TL;DR version:⁠ ⁠ 1. Grainline Myra Dress ⁠ 2. Grainline Cortland Trench⁠ 3. Grainline Austin Dress⁠ 4. Paper Theory Olya Shirt⁠ 5. Grainline Corin Top (as dress)⁠ 6. Chalk & Notch Isle Jeans⁠ 7. Paper Theory Block Tee⁠ 8. Grainline Augusta Shirt⁠ 9. Papercut Pinnacle Top⁠ ⁠ Link to the blog post with more info is in the bio!⁠ ⁠ #makenine #makenine24 #makenine2024 @papercutpatterns @paper_theory @chalkandnotch #GrainlineMyra #GrainlineCortland #GrainlineAustin #PaperTheoryOlya #GrainlineCorin #cnisle #PaperTheoryBlockTee #GrainlineAugusta #PapercutPinnacle

Level 52 unlocked! Today is my birthday and I made myself a new dress for the occasion. 🎉 This is the Austin Dress from @grainlinestudio and it’s been on my list for a while. I love, love the button plackets down the sides and the slightly cut in shape of shoulders. 💙. . . . My fabric is a navy and white gingham linen that I got from @wearethefabricstore a couple of years ago. It is such beautiful fabric! I used a fat eighth of Liberty lawn for my bindings. I love a special, hidden touch! I opted to cut the skirt pieces and the front bodice on the fold so that I would have to do less pattern matching. I moved the button closure to the back and made a little fabric loop to finish it off. My only other change was to lengthen the skirt 2”. 💙. . . . #fasewla2025makes #grainlinestudio #grainlineaustin #chicagosews #isewmyownclothes #sewover50 #austindress

This self proclaimed "clown core" Austin dress from @remliketheband is absolutely delightful! Rachel found these Ikea curtains on clearance and turned them into the most perfect vintage-inspired summer dress. And can we talk about that pattern matching at center front and back? Maria von Trapp would be so proud! Sometimes the best fabric finds are hiding in the most unexpected places. Have you made anything from curtains before? ⁠ ⁠ #GrainlineAustin #GrainlineStudio #AustinDress⁠

Introducing my Juicy Fruit dress! 🩷🧡🩷 I have enjoyed wearing my first #AustinDress from @GrainLineStudio so much (it’s great alone or layered) and I was excited about making another one using this vivid linen gingham from @BlackBirdFabrics called Juicy Fruit. It has been in my stash a while, and it was perfect for this pattern. I made the same modifications to the pattern as I did for the first one (described in a post made in June) except this time I used even more buttons ~ 12 on each side for a total of 24 buttons (and buttonholes! 😅) I have found it nearly impossible to find nice buttons locally, and really wanted something special since it is a major feature of the dress. I found the perfect buttons in the @PigeonWishes.Shops in the United Kingdom (Isn’t Etsy great?!) These are the Bloom buttons 🌸🧡🌼 The packaging was so nice and included a lovely label which I added to the button placket (it says “Bloomin’ Lovely” on the other side). Swipe for close-ups! Do you ever change up the spacing of your buttons? I wanted these close together on the bodice, with wider spacing on the skirt section. 🙃 Due to this novel approach, this is my contribution to #MAGAMSewalong #MAGAMNovelNovember hosted by @SueStoney @Sewing_in_Spain and @FinishedSeams ~ Sue, Suzy and Maria ~ thanks for the fun! And, as this fabric has been in my stash for over a year, I will also claim #2FromStashAMonth hosted by Helga @SalixSews and Nic @SeptemberFaden ~ such a great challenge! 💗💗💗 🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼 #SewOver50 #SO50Dresses #SewOver50November24 #PigeonWishesButtons #PigeonWishesShops #GrainlineAustin #GrainlineStudio 🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸

Today in our weekly newsletter we’re highlighting all the amazing Austin dresses that have been popping up in our feed lately including this cheerful one from @mad_sewing_scientist! She used a kit from @needlesharpny which is a great way to easily get everything you need for a project.⁠ ⁠ You can sign up for our newsletter via the link in our bio for weekly updates, free downloads, sneak peeks and more!⁠ ⁠ #GrainlineAustin #GrainlineStudio

I'm in love with this super cute Austin dress from @sunshinemakes! The blue and white floral print reminds me of a perfect summer sky, and the breezy, lightweight cotton, fabric makes it perfect for warm sunny summer days.⁠ ⁠ #GrainlineStudio #GrainlineAustin

🎨 These vibrant 4.7-oz, 54” wide Soft Washed Yarn Dye Linen fabrics are now in stock and perfect for tops, dresses, skirts, and flowy pants patterns. ⁠ ⁠ We would suggest:⁠ #LEPantalonShorts (up to 84 cm waist), #meriamtrousers (up to 54” waist), #truebiasdani (up to 38.5” waist), #cnshay (up to 58” bust) #grainlineaustin (up to 58” bust), and #donnyshirt (up to 70” bust). ⁠ ⁠ ✅What would you sew with the Linen fabrics? VOTE below! #fabric #sew #sewing #sewingproject #fabricaddict #fabriclove #fabricjunkie #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sewin #sewistflatlay #memade #handmade #fabricstore #fabricshop #fabricshopping

What could Katy be making? @bytownbabe says: I’ve got something in the works for @fabricationsott. Any guesses? . . . #Fabricationer #SewFab #GrainlineAustin #WearYheShitOutOfMe #SwearySewist #SewOttawa #GarmentSewing #ILoveSewing #SewAlong #ComeSewWithMe

Off the machine. Second Austin jumper by Grainline Studio. This one is made in a cotton linene blend from Snip and Stitch Sewing Centre. Why run all the stripes the same way? Who has 16 matching buttons? I had fun bending the supply list a bit. Great instructions. #snipandstitch #snipandstitchsewingcentre #grainlinestudio #grainlineaustin #memade#sewover50#sewover50february #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #iwearwhatisew

I managed to sew a fair number of items this year despite being slowed down by two rounds of hip surgery putting me out of action for a while! Thanks to everyone who follows me for plenty of encouragement and kind words along the way - it’s truly appreciated ❤️. My top nine, by number of likes, left to right and top to bottom is: @grainlinestudio #grainlineaustin @enderallsews #easaturdayshorts @mimigstyle #s8889 @merchantandmills #mmwinnie @merchantandmills #mmsanda @papercutpatterns #luleedress @noodlehead531 #sandhillsling @merchantandmills #mmwinnie @fridaypatterncompany #pogonippullover @truebias #roscoeblousehack #roscoeblouse #landerpants

Hard to see the details but the dress is the Austin dress with buttons down both sides in wool cashmere! The blouse is the Aria from Love Notions in Liberty Tana Lawn from Beyond The Pink Door in Ireland! I’m a happy sewing girl. #beyondthepinkdoor #grainlineaustin #libertytanalawn #lnariabuttondown #lovenotionsaria

Enjoyed doing some sewing for myself this weekend. Finally cut into this @blackbirdfabrics squiggle print rayon I’ve been hoarding to make myself another #GrainlineAustin. Just buttons left to go because I need to grab my button jig from work tomorrow. Felt so good to do some work on my wardrobe!