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Home / Author: Rae Cumbie

Author: Rae Cumbie

Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Nifty SewBatik Knits

Over the last year, we have sewn up some fun knits with the colorful cotton jersey from SewBatik.  It is a very user-friendly knit to begin your knit sewing journey and makes very fun Tabula Rasa Knit Tee shirts as well as Tailored Cardigan Twin Sets using our Twin Set… 

Categories: Events, Fabric, Inspiration, Knits, Online teaching, Twin Set
Posted on February 16, 2021February 15, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Sew, How about a little Tease…

Our February is chock full of online appearances and classes to help chase away the 2021 pandemic winter blues.  Even as  busy sewists (which is an indoor, isolated activity), this pandemic and our cold icy winter is getting us down.  What better way to lift our spirits than to visit… 

Categories: Events, Online teaching
Posted on February 9, 2021February 8, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Silly Vest Sewing

As winter takes her last gasp, I am happily ensconced in a faux fur/faux leather vest made with the basic Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern and Jean Jacket Variations.  This project was previewed in the post Jumpstart Your 2021 Sewing where you can see photos of the fabric draped on the… 

Categories: Fabric, How to, Inspiration, Jean Jacket, Online teaching, Vests
Posted on February 2, 2021February 1, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Olive Pieced Tiger Tee

This scrap happy olive Tabula Rasa Knit Tee, cut to a tunic length, brings back memories of our 2020 trip to the Sewing and Stitchery Expo (SSE).  I wore it for the first time during the show last February, before the pandemic shut down the country.  It was made to… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Knits, Online teaching
Posted on January 19, 2021January 18, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Knit Sewing Supports

Sewing fashionable knit garments has been a Fit for Art goal for many years.  We are constantly pushing the design envelope with the core Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic pattern (TRK), so far adding three variations to change up the look of the basic knit top adjusted for your… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Design, Knits, Twin Set, Wide Neckline
Posted on January 12, 2021January 11, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Let’s Get Together Online

We have some fun class experiences ready for you this winter into spring.  They are all virtual as we continue to shelter in place in compliance with safety protocols.  We hope you will join us to sharpen your skills and increase your creativity. OSQE Classes With our partners at the… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Online teaching, Sewing Retreat, Travel
Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Jumpstart 2021 Sewing

We are sewing Fit for Art’s two newest variations to jumpstart our new year sewing:  Jean Jacket Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket and Twin Set Variations for the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic.  Both of these fun designs are casual and comfy, which is certainly the best kind… 

Categories: Design, Fabric, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jean Jacket, Knits, Twin Set
Posted on December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Sparkly Block Print Knits

Sewing Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic tops is a quick and easy way to perk up a comfy, casual wardrobe.  This fall, however, I took the slow path to new knit top nirvana, practicing, planning, and finally painting one.  It is made from a lovely soft gold sparkly knit jersey that… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Knits, Technique
Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 6 Comments

Piecing a Quilted Vest

Design a cozy pieced and quilted vest as a snuggly layering piece for chilly winter days at home.  It is also a great way to use a favorite group of quilting cottons, either from your stash or new acquisitions. I am preparing to make a quilted vest using a seasoned… 

Categories: Fabric, Inspiration, Jackets, Quilting, Rain or Shine, Vests
Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Comfy COVID Glamour Pants

Let’s close out 2020 looking at some clothes that are easy to wear during these “stay at home” times. Today, enjoy this look at some rayon glamour pants to sew for the holidays.  They have the wide leg silhouette and Hollywood waistband found in the Glamour Details Pattern for Eureka!… 

Categories: Events, How to, Knits, Pant Details, Pants, Technique, Wardrobe

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