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Author: Carrie Emerson

Posted on February 18, 2020February 19, 2020 by Carrie Emerson — 5 Comments

A Grand Adventure West

Surely you have heard by now that Fit for Art is venturing out to the great Northwest to attend the Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup WA February 27th – March 1st.  We have talked about attending this expo for several years, but dithered because we were so intimidated by… 

Category: Events
Posted on January 21, 2020January 17, 2020 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Make a Lined Tabula Rasa Vest

Funnel Neck Ikat Vest from Rain or Shine Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket from Fit for Art Patterns

I am a big fan of easy to construct Tabula Rasa Vests!  Having been asked several times to write a blog post describing the process for making a fully lined Tabula Rasa Vest, here it finally is.  I am going to describe how I made this Funnel Neck Ikat Vest… 

Categories: How to, Technique, Vests
Posted on January 7, 2020January 5, 2020 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Make Sewing Plans for 2020

The beginning of a new year is always a good time for making resolutions and plans.  Rae and I have been setting our business goals for 2020 – new events, new patterns, a foray into downloadable products, expanding our wholesale business – and monthly plans.  We are probably overly optimistic… 

Categories: Events, Sewing Retreat
Posted on December 10, 2019December 9, 2019 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Holiday Gifts Past and Present from Fit for Art

Free Download Flowers from Fit for Art

We hope many of you are in the process of creating handmade Artful Slumber Masks for holiday gifting!  As another little nudge to get you started, take a look at these masks, some in progress and some ready for bedtime.  If you missed Rae’s post Handmade Holiday Gifting, go back… 

Categories: Free Pattern, Inspiration
Posted on November 12, 2019June 20, 2024 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Around the Clock with Painted Knits

Painted knit by day with Fit for ARt Patterns Trunk sho

Today we’d like to share a few more painted knits outfits from a trunk show, Around the Clock with Fit for Art.  Read on for an evening and a daytime outfit included in the trunk show that both feature one of our painted Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic samples.… 

Categories: Handwovens, Knits, Pants, Surface Design, Wardrobe
Posted on October 15, 2019June 23, 2021 by Carrie Emerson — 6 Comments

Making a Recycled Denim Vest

Jean Jacket Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket by Fit for Art Patterns, Carrie in Recycled Denim Vest

My Recycled Denim Vest was inspired by a pile of old jeans I discovered my husband was throwing out.  Rae and I were well into developing Jean Jacket Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket, so I knew they’d come in handy for a jean jacket sample!  Besides, I had been… 

Categories: Inspiration, Jean Jacket, Pockets, Repurposed, Vests
Posted on October 1, 2019June 12, 2024 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Knit Tees for Fall

Wide Neckline Variations for Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic by Fit for Art Patterns

I wanted to make knit tees for fall to go with my Recycled Denim Vest, so I chose the bundle with a green floral print and camel heather solid. I felt the tee needed to have full sleeves, so I decided to try the new layer and gathered cuff Rae… 

Categories: How to, Knits, Technique
Posted on September 17, 2019August 9, 2020 by Carrie Emerson — 2 Comments

Classic Jean Jacket Details

Classic Jean Jacket

Our newest pattern, Jean Jacket Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket, has all you need to make a classic-style jean jacket!  Today we are going to take a closer look at a few of the details on the classic Jean Jacket Variation.  Our step-by-step photos will show you how to… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Jackets, Jean Jacket, Technique
Posted on September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 by Carrie Emerson — 2 Comments

Around the Clock with Fit for Art

As we prepare for the Fall Original Sewing & Quilt Expos, we are planning a new trunk show to introduce newcomers to the benefits of sewing with Fit for Art as well as to entertain our existing friends.  Maybe you’ve seen Four Seasons of Jackets from One Pattern, Simple to… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Knits, Pants
Posted on July 30, 2019August 9, 2020 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Announcing Jean Jacket Variations

ean Jacket Variations - front cover

We are delighted to announce that the long-anticipated Jean Jacket Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket is ready just in time for the annual conference of the American Sewing Guild!  Enjoy a preview of the pattern and samples today and come see them live August 1 – 4 at the… 

Categories: Design, Inspiration, Jackets, Jean Jacket, Vests

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