Introducing Our Redesigned Pattern Covers
Our new core pattern covers have arrived! These pattern covers provide a more realistic picture of how the finished garments look, while also allowing you to envision your own creations.
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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.
Play With Your Patterns
Fit for Art’s trunk show at the Fredericksburg Original Sewing & Quilt Expo is themed “Play with Your Patterns”. Our goal is to encourage viewers to get the most out of their favorite patterns rather than starting with a new pattern for every project. There are so many benefits to… Read More
Retro Home Dec Jacket
Let’s head back to the basics today, inspired by our new pattern cover, and make a Tabula Rasa Jacket from some retro Home Dec fabric. I have been wanting to make a Tabula Rasa Jacket from a unique home decorator fabric so when this retro print from 1981 fell into… Read More
Fit for Art’s New Look!
We hope you have heard (and seen) the big news by now! As part of our celebration of Fit for Art’s 10th Anniversary, we are redesigning our pattern covers, starting with the three core patterns. We hope you followed along on our week-long reveal and love the new look as much… Read More
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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.