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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.
Lace Godets Dress Up a Tee
Knit tops are essential in our casual wardrobe but why not add a knit top to your dressier wardrobe? This seems like a timely topic as we begin to move back into the world, eating outside at a restaurant or gathering with a few trusted friends on the deck. Several… Read More
New Shirt from Black Remnants
For years, a collection of black cotton and cotton blend fabrics waited patiently to be stitched into a garment. I regularly added to the pile when I spied an interesting remnant or finished another project. The I-sew-lation of the last year was the perfect time to pull them out and… Read More
Coat Stitched from a Quilt
Sewing a coat from a quilt is quite on trend this spring. Even the New York Times is talking about it. Fit for Art did not want to fall behind, but we already have lots of fun quilted Tabula Rasa Jackets in our closets. So when my friend Sally asked… 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.