You know we love to share our mixed fabric knit tops to inspire you to have fun mixing knits into tees and tunics. But don’t lose sight of the fact that the Tabula Rasa Knit (TRK) pattern makes great solid color basic tops that will complete an ensemble or support…
Author: Rae Cumbie
It’s Pants Contest Time
Fit for Art Patterns has partnered with Pattern Review (PR) to sponsor the May Pants Contest. We are hoping that all of you Eureka! Pants that Fit gals will enter. The contest is not hard; you simply need to make a pair of woven, long pants with a closure during…
Japanese Double Faced Jacket – Part Two
Welcome back to our visit with the Double the Orient Tabula Rasa Jacket. Last week the post looked closely at the design, basic construction and cuffs of this reversible TRJ. In this post we will look at the finishes including the hem, the kimono band and the button closures. Preparing…
Japanese Double Faced Jacket – Part One
Our black and tan double-faced cotton jacquard is perfect for crafting a reversible Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ). It is interesting, but subtle and it is a dream to sew and wear. Reversible jackets made from double-faced fabric do require careful planning with regards to the seams and the edge finishes. …
Missteps on the Eureka! Pants Path
We really do believe that you can use the Eureka! Pants that Fit pattern to sew pants that look and feel good. That’s why we build a fitting room, offer custom sizings at shows, and teach classes that include fitting assistance. We love it when you e-mail and say, “I…
Spring Celebration Jackets
We love to celebrate spring with fresh Tabula Rasa Jackets (TRJs) in colors and fabrics that chase away the winter blues. I am lucky to have a variety of spring jackets in my closet that have this very effect. It makes getting dressed for Easter Sunday easier, even though here…
Cozy for Spring – Flower Garden Reversible Quilted Jacket
Quilted Tabula Rasa Jackets are great fun to make and wear. We have made it even easier with some new direction booklets that walk you through the steps to recreate two of our favorite quilted jackets. I am thinking about this now because Spring in the mid-Atlantic is the perfect…
Introducing Wide Neckline Variations
It’s here and we are thrilled to bring you our first knit variation which features wide necklines! We know you love your classic Tabula Rasa Tees & Tunics and here is your chance to add some more variety to your knit top designs. Carrie and I had a grand time creating this…
Tape a Pants Waist
In our Eureka! Pants that Fit and Sporty Details patterns, we mention taping the waist for a stable finish at the top of the pants. If you don’t know what that is, read on! Pants with curved waist finishes, such as a facing or a shaped waistband, can stretch out of shape easily.…
Winter Shirts
Sewing warm and cozy shirts was one of my 2016 goals and I am happy to report I have 3 finished. There is something so simple about a shirt that fits, you just put it on and head off for your day. I have watched my husband do this for…