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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.
Sewing for Personal Style
It’s time for #MEMADEMAY, the month when garment stitchers focus on their personal makes. It prompted me to muse about my personal style, a topic I have been pondering a good bit during the pandemic when many of the constraints we once perceived regarding our wardrobe fell away. One simply… Read More
Crazy Linen Pants for Spring
While traveling in India a couple years ago, I picked up several pieces of fabric including linen printed with a faux ikat style design. I had envisioned linen pants for summer, so I pulled the fabric out a few weeks ago to make pants for me and my daughter. Soon… Read More
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
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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.