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Check out the latest blog posts for inspirational ideas, step-by-step directions, expert online support, and versatile designs to fit and flatter your figure and lifestyle.
Sketching the Square Armhole
When exploring design ideas for a new piece or group of fabrics, sketching is a great tool. Not extravagant fashion sketching, but basic sketching. When it is done on a croquis or body model that reflects your proportions, the information is invaluable. Carrie and I both work on our personalized… Read More
Knit Sewing Adventures
While preparing to teach the Knit Fit Nuances class online June 17 and the Knits that Are Sew Fabulous class at the Cleveland/Akron OSQE, I have been reflecting on my knit sewing journey. Sewing with knits was a new concept when I was in high school. My family had recently… Read More
Stitching Reflections of Life
Are you sewing or designing in any new ways? The forced isolation of the last 14 months led me to take a virtual art quilt class. It’s part of my ongoing effort to develop a more abstract eye in relation to sewing and wearable art. My travel schedule has never… Read More
In The News
Videos from The Confident Stitch
Kate and our friends at The Confident Stitch have created a four part video series demonstrating how to construct a Tabula Rasa Jacket. Visit their YouTube channel to view the videos and shop at their website for fabrics that will make a great TRJ! Find more info and links in this Fit for Art newsletter.
Beaded Connections in Threads Magazine
Rae writes about a sparkling embellishment technique in the January 2021 issue of Threads Magazine, page 20. Read more in this online feature at threadsmagazine.com.
Intriguing Details for Softly Pieced Garments
A web extra from Threads Magazine to go with Rae's article "Piece Softly" in the Oct./Nov. 2017 issue.
Tabula Rasa Vest Inspiration
Carrie and Rae chatted about making Tabula Rasa Vests with Judy Gula at Artistic Artifacts, including Judy's cotton ikat vest sample and kits. Watch the Facebook live video here!
Sewing Masks - Step by Step Directions
Follow our step by step directions for making our favorite style of face mask based on Pam Damour's original pattern.