Vests for kids made with the Tabby Jacket Pattern and for grown-ups using the Tabula Rasa Jacket Pattern are great for the times of year when the seasons change. This pair of vests were made as spring was approaching but they are still perfect for our current move into fall.…
Over the last year I have added a few new knits to my collection. Two in particular were direct copy cats of tops I had made before, loved and wore out. One, a tee using a multitude of black and white scrap fabrics and the second, my favorite U neck…
A year and a half ago, my long standing friend MC asked me to help her sew sustainable garments to add to her wardrobe. She had heard an interview on the radio discussing fast fashion and the long term price our society and the environment will pay for many of…
Adding detail to a knit top is a fun way to keep tees made from the same pattern like the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic, looking fresh and interesting. Flat piping is a great detail that is not difficult, but does require a bit more “seaming” attention than is…
What a heavenly week in France we had with our Enchanting France – Embellishing Fabric group this year at La Cascade. Here is a little photo wrap us to inspire you to join us in 2024. We began and finished the week in the inspiring third floor studio at La…
As Carrie and I head into our week at La Cascade, we thought we would take the opportunity to apprise you of our fall sewing event schedule. We work hard to craft a variety of classes each season to give all our friends an opportunity to learn with us at…
This perfect summer Tabula Rasa Jacket was featured in the Classic Sewing Summer 2022 edition. It was quite a wardrobe favorite last summer worn with blue, tan or black Eureka! Pants. It features the opened neckline discussed in the blog post Hot Summer Sewing. The Peach Soutache Jacket also has…
This blog will post as many in the USA are celebrating our July 4 holiday. All my life I have been encouraged by my mother to dress in patriotic colors and so I usually do, though not to the extent she manages to rock the red, white and blue. Here…
We presumed everyone who sews knows what gathering stitches are and how they are used in garment making. Then we met our 8-12 year old testers for the Tabby Jacket and realized some explanation was in order. “Gathering Stitches” is included in the Fit for Art Glossary of Common Sewing…
As the finale to our virtual Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic class, we will take a look at a variety of unique cuff finishes for the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic, or any knit top pattern with sleeves you are stitching. Choosing a cuff design often comes toward…
Tabula Rasa Jacket
$15.00 – $20.00
Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic
$15.00 – $20.00
Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic
$20.00 – $30.00
