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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.
Let the Pinterest Inspiration Begin
Pinterest is a modern way to keep an idea file or image notebook. If you are moving around online already, it is easy to get started. When Rae first met Pinterest, she was not sure how to use it in her clothing and crafting practices, but now it is a place she… Read More
Fit for Art’s Thankfulness Pause
American culture is gracious to give us a time every year to pause and count our blessings. Carrie and Rae will each celebrate with their respective families here in the Mid-Atlantic on Thanksgiving day this Thursday. Before our family celebrations, we want to celebrate the wonderful year that has just… Read More
Tips for the Kids Patchwork Opus Jacket
Today we take a closer look at the Sumbermouse patchwork jacket created for project #9, the Kids Patchwork Opus jacket, another installment in our series of posts about the jackets in Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets. Our publisher’s editors consolidated some of the steps to creating the patchwork fabric in order… Read More
In The News
Pattern Alterations for Modern Maternity in Threads Magazine
The Holiday 2025 issue of Threads Magazine (issue 232) includes Rae's latest article Modern Maternity. Read about Altering the Carpe Diem pattern for the modern mother to be and insider extras at Pattern Adaptations for Maternity Wear.
Spark Creativity in Enchanting France - 2026
Fit for Art is changing up the format for our retreat in Southern France scheduled for August 20-28, 2026 at La Cascade retreat center! This week's focus is on bookmaking with textiles and vintage papers and is lead by Rae and 2 guest teachers. Registration is now open and spots are limited. Learn more about the retreat in our events description.
ASDP Charitable Foundation, A Sewing Charity to Support
This year at the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals annual meeting, Rae was privilaged to give a supporting gift from the Charitable Foundation to the ASG Raleigh NC chapter who are busy repurposing sewing machines for teachers and students in surrounding counties to use in sewing classes. The association members also brough pieces of flannel to support the pajama pants project. Want to make a sewing related gift this holiday season, read more about the ASDP Foundation at the link and consider a tax deductable gift to a worthy cause.
On-demand virtual class - Make the Tabula Rasa Jacket
Take a virtual class on making the Tabula Rasa Jacket in your own home or sewing space, on your own schedule, and at your own pace. Sign up for this step-by-step class on making and fitting a mock-up for the Tabula Rasa Jacket and then creating your own TRJ. Includes 17 video lessons, access to a discussion forum, downloadable documents, and other resources.