When planning your first quilted jacket – keep it simple! This month we focus on the first quilted jacket project in Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets, the Wholecloth Jacket. Project #1 was intentionally kept simple to introduce the steps for preparing the quilted jacket sections and constructing the Opus Jacket. Whether…
We hope you have seen the current issue of Threads Magazine (Summer issue 2025, number 230, pp. 28-35) and enjoyed the beautiful stacked sheer top and accompanying article Rae used to feature the Carpe Diem Pattern. The concept and collage for this weightless top represents stacked sheers inspired by Pinterest. Rae…
In years past we have often written about updating one’s wardrobe with Special Spring Sewing around Easter, Passover or whatever holiday or occasion you might celebrate in 2025. It has been observed in this blog before that the world is getting more casual, and this year’s spring sewing for Rae…
Today we take a closer look at how to make your own binding tape for a quilted jacket or coat. While commercially made binding tape can be purchased, making your own ensures that you can get just the right fabric to match your vision. (For a few projects featuring purchased…
We have been sharing over the last few weeks some of the many blessings we are thankful for. Today we confess that we are so thankful for you! So we are offering a “fitting” thank you gift. In years past, we have offered up a number of little sewing projects that…
When there was a bit of extra time over the last three months, Rae has been busy with the decor of her riverside home in the French Countryside. The house has a number of quirks and kinks, as any structure that dates back several centuries might exhibit, but that has not…
We rely on our core Fit for Art patterns to create and re-create favorite garments, and this cute jumpsuit is no exception! Starting from her Carpe Diem Tunic and Eureka Pants that Fit patterns, Carrie drafted a pattern to re-create a beloved jumpsuit. Follow along to see how she made…
Make your own exercise top with stretchy knits and the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee pattern! There are plenty of activewear and athleisure fabrics available today and you can tailor the exercise wear to your preferred style and degree of fit. Carrie explains how she modified her knit tank top pattern…
We can’t help noticing that barrel leg style pants and jeans are all over the fashion world these days in both ready-to-wear and new patterns from indie pattern companies. Elle magazine declared “Barrel-Leg Jeans Are Officially The Denim Shape Of 2024“. If you’ve invested time in getting your Eureka Pants…
In her quest to add looser fitting garments to her summer wardrobe, Carrie is experimenting with her TNT Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic pattern. She started by collecting images of shift dress variations on a Pinterest board (check out Inspo: Shift Dresses on Fit for Art’s Pinterest page). Many of those pins…
Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic
$15.00 – $20.00
Tabby Jacket
$15.00 – $20.00
Knit Wearable Mock-up Kit
$30.00 – $38.00
