Do you have favorite or treasured sewing tools? The two might seem to be the same, but I find I use my favorite tools all the time and my treasured tools seem too special to be used quite as often. One such tool is a lovely pair of hand sewing…
Thanksgiving week offers those of us in the United States time to reflect on how fortunate we are. Carrie and I count ourselves so very blessed by the many members of our Fit for Art community who encourage us to bring the weekly blog, newsletters, retreats and other offerings your…
Some fabric really calls to you; Carrie and I were so drawn to the Tilda Hibernation cotton collection that we ordered up some of each of our 5 favorite prints. It arrived in late September and we have been playing with it ever since. Carrie made an adult size Tabula…
We are delighted to see this Scrap Lace Book Cover created by Linda, one of our 2023 La Cascade retreat participants! Because she shared her accomplishments with us, we are able to share them with you. Perhaps this will be an encouraging inducement for you to join us July 17-24…
The latest fashion trend that was all over this year’s runways is “Quiet Luxury” – classic designs made with beautiful fabric and at ease on the body in subtle prints or traditional colors. The goal is to look well put together in delicious clothes, not shake up the crowd. Fashion…
Last spring, Carrie and I ordered some new pants fabric from one of our favorite online stores Stone Mountain and Daughter. We both love bottomweight fabric with a bit of stretch woven into it. I was trying to replace my olive green Eureka! Pants which were beginning to look a…
When the weather begins to shift, Carpe Diem’s are as easy as a vest (last week’s feature) to pull out of the closet and get dressed for the day. When Carrie and I gathered with our magnificent marketing colleague recently, we were all wearing Carpe Diem looks, so we decided…
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 tunic from the…
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…
Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic
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Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets
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Tabby Jacket
Price range: $15.00 through $20.00
