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…
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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…
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…
Confetti Surplice Knit Top
This week features my favorite variation for Tabula Rasa Knits – the Surplice from Clever Crossing Variations. Why do I love this variation? The band is so easy to put on; the surplice is great for shaping at the waist when you want a closer fit; and the overlapping front…
Sketch Sewing Possibilities
Sketching is such a useful tool to inform your sewing and design work. I have always found it helpful when designing something for a special occasion. Now that I have a reliable croquis, a My Body Model that reflects my unique shaping, I pick it up to sketch quick ideas…
Fingertip Pockets for Eureka! Pants
Everyone wants to put pockets in their handmade pants and we love pockets in well fitting pants too. There are several pocket designs available for the Eureka! Pants when you graduate from pants fitting to serious pant sewing. The Trouser Detail pattern offers a slash pocket design. The Sporty Details…
Coral Pink SewBatik Knit Tee
This week we are pleased to bring you a collaboration with our friends at SewBatik, a fellow Expo vendor side-lined by COVID-19. We have loved and sewn tops with SewBatik’s rayon batik fabric for years. Knit jersey batik joined their line-up a few years ago, so I made this fun…
Easy Spring Jacket
Sewing basic Tabula Rasa Jackets (TRJ) in spring is a logical choice since they are often made with unlined cotton. Watch this new rose cotton TRJ come together. It will be a great introduction if you are just beginning to sew TRJ’s and a little refresher with a surprise near…