As summer comes to a close, let’s look at some tops created with a pile of white fabric leftovers. For years I have wanted to copy a favorite white blouse I loved in my 20s and wore out in my 30s. I saved it so someday I could copy it. …
Author: Rae Cumbie
Fabric Gifts from Africa
As part of our series about fabrics from afar, enjoy this story about the most recent fabric my “French” daughter Anna gave me for Christmas. It was an exploding bag full of African Wax Cloth remnants she purchased in Mayotte last summer while visiting friends who live there. What fun…
Silky Swing Variations – a Deep Dive
Let’s go into detail about the fun Island Vacation Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ) that features the, now downloadable, Swing Variations digital pattern. It is the first sample we mention in our fun trunk show video to inspire you to sew a TRJ with some swing variation details. This luscious little…
Zooming and Sewing
It’s time for an I-sew-lation check in to see how you are filling your sewing hours in this unusual time. We hope you have found some fun sewing projects in addition to mask making to keep your machine humming and your creativity blossoming. If you need some ideas, check out…
Will Travel for Fabric – to Revel
As summer overtakes us and our isolation lingers, we want to scatter our Sew! Let’s Get Dressed blog with some posts about travel and fabric memories. Enjoy some virtual travel and fabric shopping and some in the moment sewing inspiration. The first time I visited Satilin, the small but lovely…
A Big Summer Shirt
A colorful abstract digital print Ramie, purchased at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo in February, has been calling my name for several weeks. It was pre-washed and draped on the dress form in my sewing studio so I could wrap my head around how to place the print successfully. It…
Ponte Pants with Zipper Pocket
Knit pants are comfortable and great for working out when smartly styled. Let’s take a look at some Eureka! Pants made in knit, using the Glamour Details Contoured Waistband and Fingertip Pocket. Prepare the pattern and cut out the pants I started by tracing off my personalized Eureka! Pants pattern…
Sew Successful Knit Tops
Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic Patterns were flying out of our offices during the month of May. We are so pleased that many of you are ready to make these fun tops. As you get started, here are a few ideas to light your path and visuals from a…
Mask Making – Act Two
On days I have a planned outing, I plan my outfit to match one of my 2 masks. In a previous post you have seen the Liberty of London floral print mask I made to coordinate with a new jacket. As it has got warmer, I made myself one in…
Mother-Daughter Beach Coats
It has been a luxury to have time to sew gifts as we shelter in place. Last week I embraced the opportunity to make matching mother/daughter birthday beach coats for Erin and Rory. You have met them in Sew! Let’s Get Dressed before, Erin is our recently retired graphic designer…