The Tabula Rasa Jacket Pattern (TRJ) has some of its deepest roots in quilting. My grant-funded collaboration with quilters and weavers from the Potomac Fiber Art Guild helped me realize that the TRJ is the perfect base for quilted jackets and vests. Consider quilting a jacket this fall. Cool weather…
Sewing pants does not feel creative, but designing pants that fit and work flawlessly with our wardrobe is so satisfying. Glamour Details for Eureka! Pants that Fit features several little details that can make your pants more fun and functional. Plus, the wide leg is so on trend! These very…
Retreat with us in 2020 to up your sewing game! Increase your garment sewing expertise as you work beside fellow sewists and the Fit for Art team at one of our retreats. This week at our Sew Successfully Summer retreat, participants developed well fitting patterns for Eureka! Pants and Tabula…
Are you sewing a Tabula Rasa Jacket with Jean Jacket Variation yet? I hope it is on your fall sewing calendar. This new variation offers some styling choices we love. Later in the fall we will look at the classic jean jacket collar and cuff details. Today we will enjoy…
What a crazy week for Fit for Art! We spent 4 fabulous days at the American Sewing Guild (ASG) Annual Meeting on Boston’s North Shore. We met new friends and greeted many of our sewing acquaintances in our booth and classes. One highlight was Carrie’s runway walk in the annual…
Occasionally I write articles for Threads Magazine, like this one. It features a Tabula Rasa Knit tee extended to dress length, intricately stenciled with liquid fabric paint. Here are some additional details about painted knits that did not fit in the article, to encourage you to paint knits and sew…
Tapestry is an ancient art form but it can be modern too. During our La Cascade adventure we visited the Dom Robert Museum to see the magnificent 20th century tapestries designed by a local monk. I wanted to share with each of you this inspirational feast for your eyes. Dom…
While we are on work assignments elsewhere, please enjoy this encore post with a few updates to keep you current. What are some good sources for pants fabric? This question has come from more than one of you and it seemed timely to think about summer pants fabric in particular. …
Embellishment techniques for fabric require a bit of doodling around, testing each idea on small fabric samples. In preparation for the first Fit for Art La Cascade adventure, Enchanting France-Embellishing Fabric, I have been doing just that, scheduling time every couple of weeks to test ideas and techniques. If you…
This spring I stitched two new Tabula Rasa Knit (TRK) tops with the ends from our spring knit bundles. Do you have a knit bundle or two waiting to be stitched up? Maybe you will be inspired by these tops to work creatively with your coordinating fabrics. If you are…
Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic
$15.00 – $20.00
Tabby Jacket
$15.00 – $20.00
Knit Wearable Mock-up Kit
$30.00 – $38.00
