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Enjoy 30% off all print patterns with promo code HOLIDAY30. Plus, take $25 off all sewing courses with code KICKOFF25. Fit for Art has great gifts for the sewist in your life!
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Sew! Let's Get Dressed
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.
Thankful for Fabulous Fabrics
As we consider things we are thankful for during the weeks that precede the new year, great fabrics are high on our list. The charming Treadle Cats lightweight Japanese canvas and coordinating Faux Ikat print that is featured in Carrie’s new quilted barn jacket caught our eye at the h+h americas… Read More
Thankful for Sewing Adventures
This week we are opening registration for the 2025 Enchanting France-Embellishing Fabric retreat, August 5-13 in Durfort, France. Register early to catch one of only nine spaces for this intimate adventure. We are always excited for another sewing adventure, even as we have just completed our Fall Sew Successfully Retreat at… Read More
Virtual Knit Class – Just for You
Are you ready to sew knits with professional looking results? Our Virtual Tabula Rasa Knits Course is finally here and you can watch the lessons on demand with Fit for Art by your side to up your knit sewing game. You will love the new knit tops that will expand your wardrobe… Read More
In The News
Boro Composition in Threads Magazine
Rae's latest article in Threads Magazine features a jacket that's been hand stitched and appliqued boro-style. The color and composition will wow you! Find the article in the most recent Threads issue (Winter 2024, issue #228, pp.48-55) on news stands now or, for subscribers, already in your home. Find additional inspiration in the Threads online extra, The Beauty of Boro Stitching. Look for a blog post with more photos and details coming soon!
Enchanting France - Embellishing Fabric 2025
Join Fit for Art on our annual retreat to southern France, Enchanting France - Embellishing Fabric, August 5-12, 2025. Read more about the upcoming retreat in the event calendar as well as past years' retreats in our blog archive. Space is limited to 9 participants and registration is now open to reserve your spot for a very special holiday!
Virtual Course for Tabula Rasa Knits
Fit for Art announces the release of its second on-demand virtual course on sewing and fitting the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic. Includes 21 video lessons and lots of online extras as you sew along with Rae. Join the community forum to get your questions answered by Rae and Carrie. Take advantage of the coupon code KICKOFF25 for a $25 discount on both virtual classes for Tabula Rasa Knits and the Tabula Rasa Jacket. Makes a great gift for a sewing friend or family member, or drop hints adding it to your personal gift list!
Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets
Fit for Art is proud to announce the publication of Rae and Carrie's new book, Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets. Its a comprehensive guide to sewing quilted jackets covering everything you need to know from planning and design to finishing. Ten inspirational quilted jacket and coat projects for adults and kids and two downloadable patterns are included. The book will be released to to the public on December 17, 2024 and is currently available for retail pre-order from Fit for Art and major online retailers and for wholesale purchase from Fox Chapel/Landauer Publishing .