Celebrating 15 Years of Fit for Art
To celebrate our 15th anniversary, enjoy 15% off print patterns through January 31. These are the patterns that started it all! Use code ANNIVERSARY15 at checkout.
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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.
Fit for Art Celebrates 15 Years
Carrie and Rae, in the midst of the holiday crazies, marked the date in mid-December 2010 when we signed our letters of incorporation for Tabula Rasa Patterns LLC and filed in the state of Maryland. And so it is that all this year Fit for Art will celebrate 15 years… Read More
Hemming and Lining the Kid’s Orphan Block Coat
We are starting the new year with one of the last tips in our series on the quilted jackets in our book, Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets. Here are some notes about hemming and lining the kids Orphan Block coat, project #8. This jacket has a front band and a free… Read More
Wishing you the Happiest of New Years
Fit for Art is wishing you the happiest of New Years as we celebrate our 15th year in business. As always, we gift you a successful sewing year with our tried and true products while you enjoy the many bits of sewing advice and assistance found on our web resources.… Read More
In The News
Sew a Vest Of Many Colors
Have you ever taken a class at Artistic Artifacts? It is a not to be missed experience! On March 6-7, 2026, Rae and Carrie will be there teaching a 2 day class on Tabula Rasa Vest Making. The workshop was inspired by the vest pictured at left which we collaborated on during the early days of lockdown. Now it's time for you to sew your own! Register early for this fun class and leave on March 7 with a vest, the perfect addition to your spring wardrobe.
Register now for Spring 2026 Sew Successfully Retreat
Reserve your spot at Fit for Art's sell-out semi-annual Sew Successful sewing retreat at the Maritime Center Institute. Spring 2026 dates are March 20-22. Participation is limited to 12, so register early!
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.
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.