What do you wear when you feel bad? Have you made some super comfortable house clothes that keep you from looking as bad as you feel? This past week I have had a very persistent case of the flu. By the time you read this I hope to be better…
Category: Helpful Hints
Boro Jacket – Vote for the Final Finishes
A Boro technique Tabula Rasa Jacket takes many hours of hand stitching and, before that, some careful thought regarding design and composition. Fortunately, I did not have to pick a pattern because my trusty Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ) pattern was perfect for this patching technique which I mixed with raw…
A Tale of Two New Pants
Here is the story of two pairs of pants. I have been longing for them all fall and winter but could not find the time to make them. One pair a grey performance knit Eureka! exercise pants, the second pair, narrow Eureka! Pants in navy stretch faux suede. Indulge me…
A Handmade Birthday Gift
Gifting a friend for a milestone Birthday is a no brainer, but what do you do for a friend of over 30 years who is also your business partner? You make her a Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ), of course. The person in question is Carrie and the project had been…
Pants for a Changed Body
Our friend Edye has been a Eureka! Pants Professional for over 5 years. She uses her Eureka! Pants knowledge, samples and patterns to work as a sewing professional week in and week out. So, when she had some major body weight shifts this last year, she decided to revisit her…
Let’s Quilt Jackets
The Tabula Rasa Jacket Pattern (TRJ) has some of its deepest roots in quilting. My grant-funded collaboration with quilters and weavers from the Potomac Fiber Art Guild helped me realize that the TRJ is the perfect base for quilted jackets and vests. Consider quilting a jacket this fall. Cool weather…
Classic Jean Jacket Details
Our newest pattern, Jean Jacket Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket, has all you need to make a classic-style jean jacket! Today we are going to take a closer look at a few of the details on the classic Jean Jacket Variation. Our step-by-step photos will show you how to…
Around the Clock with Fit for Art
As we prepare for the Fall Original Sewing & Quilt Expos, we are planning a new trunk show to introduce newcomers to the benefits of sewing with Fit for Art as well as to entertain our existing friends. Maybe you’ve seen Four Seasons of Jackets from One Pattern, Simple to…
Fabric for Summer Pants – Updated
While we are on work assignments elsewhere, please enjoy this encore post with a few updates to keep you current. What are some good sources for pants fabric? This question has come from more than one of you and it seemed timely to think about summer pants fabric in particular. …
Surface Design Sample Savvy
Embellishment techniques for fabric require a bit of doodling around, testing each idea on small fabric samples. In preparation for the first Fit for Art La Cascade adventure, Enchanting France-Embellishing Fabric, I have been doing just that, scheduling time every couple of weeks to test ideas and techniques. If you…