Jen Beeman of Grainline Studio is BACK to help us host another Garment Sewing Retreat Weekend!
🧵 Sewing at Your Own Pace
Bring any garment project (or a few!) and enjoy a weekend of focused, supported sewing.
We design the experience around you—using attendee surveys to shape a flexible schedule of optional breakout sessions and demos. Join in when you want guidance, or keep sewing when you’re in the flow.
Get help with whatever you need, including:
Fit & sizing adjustments
Welt pockets
Bust dart modifications
Waistbands & finishing techniques
…and more
Expert instructor Jen will be available throughout the weekend to guide you, troubleshoot challenges, and help you move your projects forward with confidence.
🧶 Knit, Relax & Recharge
Hosted by Laura & Allyson, this retreat blends sewing with plenty of cozy knitting time.
Bring your knitting projects and unwind between sewing sessions
Sign up for optional 1:1 knitting support
Enjoy a relaxed, creative atmosphere where you can truly settle in
Pricing
A $800 deposit reserves your spot! Balance payment due in September.
We will then email you and work with you to get the accommodation you require. Spots will go first come first serve, so when you sign up be sure to keep an eye on your email to reserve the accommodation you’d like!
SOLD OUT $2200 - A king bed in a two person room with private bathroom
SOLD OUT $2200 - A king bed in a single room with shared bathroom
SOLD OUT $2000 - A king bed in a three person room with private bathroom
SOLD OUT $2000 - A king bed in a two person room with shared bathroom
SOLD OUT $1800 - A twin bed in a two person room with a private bathroom
SOLD OUT $1700 - A twin bed in a two person room with a shared bathroom
SOLD OUT $1700 - A twin bed in a three person room with a private bathroom
Learn More About Our Retreat Weekends
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“Back in 2009 I started my blog, Grainline Studio, as a creative outlet while working as a pattern maker in Chicago. Sensing a hole in the home sewing market, I launched our first pattern in 2011 and things took off from there! I’m passionate about teaching and firmly believe that sewing isn’t hard, you just need to take things one step at a time, figure out what works for you, and that the best tip anyone can give is to practice.
I also believe that there isn’t one technique that works for every person and that’s what’s so great about sewing – the multitude of different ways that can work to achieve the same outcome. My team and I strive to bring you, our customers quality, professional patterns along with all the help and information you may need to bring your ideas to life. You can connect with me on Instagram via my personal account @jen_beeman.”
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Garment designer and sewing instructor Jen Beeman leading demos and break out sessions all weekend long
Laura & Allyson, experienced knitting teachers, on hand to answer all your questions all weekend long
Three nights luxury accommodation, including spacious indoor and outdoor spaces, hot tubs, theater room, and fire pit!
Two full days of garment sewing and knitting instruction
If necessary, transportation to the retreat space from downtown Chicago, leaving Friday at 12pm CST and returning to downtown Chicago at 11am CST
Catered dinners from local chefs Friday and Sunday night
Wood-fired pizza party Saturday night
Three family style breakfasts and two lunches
Plentiful snacks, handmade cocktails, wine, beer, coffee, and tea
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OUR WEEKEND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
3pm: Guests can start arriving and settling in
3-7pm: Happy hour drinks and snacks, sewing set up
7pm: Dinner from a local caterer
8-10pm: Craft & chill!
SATURDAY
7-10am: A la cart breakfast
9-12pm: Sewing Time & Demos
11-1pm: A la cart lunch
12-5pm: Sewing Time & Demos
5-7pm: Happy hour drinks and snacks
7pm: Pizza party from South Shore Ovenworks
8-10pm: Craft & chill!
SUNDAY
7-10am: A la cart breakfast
9-12pm: Sewing Time & Demos
11-1pm: A la cart lunch
12-5pm: Sewing Time & Demos
5-6pm: Happy hour drinks and snacks
6pm: Dinner from a local caterer
8-10pm: Sewing Pack up & Me Made Fashion Show
MONDAY
7-9am: A la cart breakfast
10am: Check out and head back home!
Please note that we have a limited number of sewing machines available for you to borrow if you can’t bring your own machine! We’ll also have shared supplies and sergers set up all weekend long.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made up to 1 month prior to the retreat are eligible for a balance payment refund minus a 10% administration fee. Deposits are non-refundable.
Because of the potential for a dramatic Michigan weather event, if there is a blizzard and we have to cancel the retreat you will get a full refund.