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Author: Rae Cumbie

Posted on March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 5 Comments

New Reads for The Fabric Lover’s Bookshelf

Even if sewing is your favorite thing, reading about sewing can also be fun.  Here are a few of our winter reads that fit that description.  You might enjoy reading them too. There were several fiber related books under Rae’s Christmas Tree.  First off a recently published book entitled Worn,… 

Categories: Book Review, Helpful Hints
Posted on February 28, 2023March 2, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Sew Comfortable Layers – Fashion Forecast

As we transition to new weather, how should our wardrobes transition to stay up to date?  Sew comfortable layers! While I am always interested in checking out the advice in the online fashion columns, I do not always choose to follow the trends. Our featured image above, taken by a friend… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Knit Tops, Pants, Wardrobe
Posted on February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Funnel Neck Fit and Fun

Sewing with the Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern and the Rain or Shine Variations expansion package offers so many interesting design options that we love.  In retrospect we often wonder why we jammed so much into one little package, but that works to your advantage. As with all our variations, there… 

Categories: Fitting, How to, Jackets, Rain or Shine
Posted on February 14, 2023February 21, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 9 Comments

Jumpstart Jacket Sewing Success

The Tabula Rasa Jacket sewing pattern was our very first Fit for Art Pattern.  We have sold thousands of them and offered fittings to those of you who have purchased it at an event or class.  Our website is full of inspirational samples, fitting assistance and blog chatter to get… 

Categories: Events, How to, Inspiration, Jackets
Posted on February 7, 2023February 21, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

The Eureka! Pants Scoop

Whenever we teach a Eureka! Pants that Fit pants class, it reminds us of the power of the scoop.  As we put each student in pants fitting shells last weekend at Artistic Artifacts, one of the first things we assessed was whether a scoop was needed to reshape either the… 

Categories: Fitting, Helpful Hints, How to, Pants, Pattern work
Posted on January 24, 2023June 18, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Birthday Cardigan and Carpe Diem Top

Do you love to sew for your family members? I am especially happy to sew for my two daughters. Like their mother, each of my daughters has a unique style, and it is best to keep that in mind when planning to sew personalized gifts for them.  Sew Personalized Gifts… 

Categories: Carpe Diem, Fabric, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Knits, Twin Set
Posted on January 17, 2023January 25, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Shirt and Shacket Sewing

We shared our love for sewing shirts and the every popular shackets Tabula Rasa Style with the participants of Pam Damour’s Webathon on Friday and thought you might enjoy knowing this information too. Here are the tips we shared with her audience in a fast paced presentation. You have plenty… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Shirts
Posted on January 10, 2023January 13, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Focus on Sustainable Sewing

There is lots of chatter about sustainable wardrobes in the sewing world; we are focused on sustainable sewing ourselves and want to encourage sustainable wardrobe sewing for our community.  About a year ago I made the beautiful featured Carpe Diem Tunic with scraps from many different previous projects. I wear… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Repurposed, Wardrobe
Posted on January 3, 2023January 13, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

Up Your Game – Sewing Garments

It’s 2023, a great time to up your sewing game in meaningful ways.  Now that we can again gather carefully, the fun and fit of sewing with our 4 Core Wardrobe Patterns is at your fingertips. Here is a little look at some of our upcoming classes you might want… 

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Posted on December 20, 2022August 5, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

The Bride Wore Recycled Priscilla of Boston

My daughter Anna, French tour guide extraordinaire, became engaged last winter.  Everyone was so excited. When she visited the states in May, we set out to plan a lovely ensemble for the small city hall wedding the couple were planning. She wanted a lace top and pants that could be… 

Categories: Alterations, Carpe Diem, Design, Fabric, Repurposed

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