The boro stitched Tabula Rasa Jacket is finished and it was fun to have in the booth in Puyallup and as a visual for several classes. I finished the hand work on the airplane to Seattle last Monday and in the set up line at the Expo Fairgrounds on Wednesday…
Category: Technique
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…
Make a Lined Tabula Rasa Vest
I am a big fan of easy to construct Tabula Rasa Vests! Having been asked several times to write a blog post describing the process for making a fully lined Tabula Rasa Vest, here it finally is. I am going to describe how I made this Funnel Neck Ikat Vest…
Painted Knit Pants
“Uniquely Embellished,” “Beautifully Sewn” and “Impeccably Fit” are phrases that describe my favorite clothing. It is such a pleasure to use one of my 3 core patterns to add another special garment to my wardrobe. I have been wanting to make painted exercise pants for some time. The fluid textile…
Wedding Worthy Tabula Rasa Jackets
Sewing my own clothes and clothes for my friends and family is a passion for me. One of my favorite challenges is using a basic pattern to make clothes appropriate for a variety of occasions. This is the Fit for Art philosophy. So I started with my dependable Tabula Rasa…
Simple French Gifts
Putting the final finishes on the descriptions and registration process for our Enchanting France, Embellishing Fabric trip in 2020 allowed my mind to wander back to our 2019 adventure. I have been reflecting on the time spent in the studio last July, playing with a variety of fabric embellishments. One…
Knit Tees for Fall
Come early to our booth at the Fredericksburg Original Sewing & Quilt Expo this week (Oct. 3-5) for first choice among our fall rayon knit bundles! As always, we have a limited number of each fabric combination so you can be assured of a unique knit top. I wanted to…
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…
Threads Sample Details
Have you seen my article in the current issue of Threads Magazine? It features a Tabula Rasa Knit tee extended to dress length, intricately stenciled with liquid fabric paint. Here are some additional details that did not fit in the article, to encourage you to paint knits and sew them…
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…