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Author: Rae Cumbie

Posted on March 8, 2016October 14, 2024 by Rae Cumbie

Introducing Wide Neckline Variations

Wide Neckline Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits

We are thrilled to share with 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 package of… 

Categories: Inspiration, Knits, Wide Neckline
Posted on February 23, 2016February 22, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

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.… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Pants, Technique
Posted on February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

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… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Shirts
Posted on February 9, 2016February 9, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Exhibit Hopping

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting 3 art museums in 3 days.  I had finished writing and illustrating our new direction book and was delighted to take a little break.   On Sunday I went with friends to the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA).  For the umpteenth time,… 

Category: Helpful Hints
Posted on January 26, 2016June 4, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

The Details of Sporty Details

Sewing jean-style pants that look like they came from the store demands the hardware that gives your sewn jeans an authentic look.  While I am not a purist, certain detailing is important. So, here is my supply list for sewing Eureka! Pants that Fit with Sporty Details.  You can purchase… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Pant Details, Pants, Sporty Details
Posted on January 12, 2016January 15, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 5 Comments

Sweater Quandry – Redesign or Recycle

With good intentions, I often visit my closets and drawers each January for a little cleaning out.  some things are easy to part with because they are worn or ill-fitting.  Other items, that should be disposed of, prove more challenging.  I seem to have an irrational attachment to them.  One… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Repurposed, Technique
Posted on January 5, 2016January 5, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Common Fitting Adjustment Videos

As our name implies, we are all about Fit and helping everyone get a comfortable fit for their body.  We started Fit for Art Patterns with the goal of offering a basic, well fitting, easily adjustable jacket pattern for home sewers, wearable artists, teachers and sewing professionals.   Our first… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Jackets
Posted on December 15, 2015December 15, 2015 by Rae Cumbie — 6 Comments

Old Ties – Warm Memories

Denim Tie Jacket

  During the gifting season, I am often looking for gifts that delight the eye and touch the heart.  Digging out a box of old neckties is a good place to find lovely tidbits of sentiment and they work great as embellishments on Tabula Rasa Jackets (TRJ) and Tabula Rasa… 

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Posted on December 1, 2015June 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 6 Comments

Geisha Jacket Part 4 – Double Band Finish

Today is the final post about the Geisha Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ) with a close up look at the button front double band.  A careful look at the background sketches in the Labor Day post shows an asymmetrical front hemline.  The more prominent and recent sketches include a shaped band… 

Categories: Band Variations, Design, Helpful Hints, How to, Jackets
Posted on November 24, 2015June 4, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Pants and Pockets to be Thankful For

Every morning when getting dressed I experience the bliss of pulling on a pair of pants that fit.  Since it is Thanksgiving week and I am counting my many blessings, I am mindful of the little things that keep me moving through the day with ease.  In the morning, I… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, Pant Details, Pants, Pockets

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