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Author: Rae Cumbie

Posted on May 7, 2024May 14, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Make Space for Creativity

As summer approaches, it is time to think about fun ways to spend time.  Isn’t that what summer was all about when we were kids?  Our busy schedules and full spaces make it hard to find the space for play and for finding new creative adventures.  If you love fabrics,… 

Categories: Events, Free Pattern, Inspiration, Surface Design
Posted on April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Jean Zipper Insertion – Eureka! Style

As promised in the first post in April on DIY openings and closings in pants, here is a step-by-step look at inserting a jeans zipper in a pair of Eureka pants. These directions are also illustrated with drawings on page 12 of the Sporty Details instruction book, a variation for Eureka!… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Sporty Details, Zippers
Posted on April 23, 2024April 22, 2025 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Rae’s DIY Spring Wardrobe Refresh

Nothing like spring and a looming special event to instill the feeling that one’s wardrobe needs a little boost. This week I will head out of town to celebrate the wedding of a nephew with lots of family, some of whom I was with this time last year at the celebration… 

Categories: Alterations, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Repurposed
Posted on April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Asymmetrical Band Front

We have been playing around with an asymmetrical band front for the Tabula Rasa Jacket for many years. It is now time to show you the adjustments needed to change your Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern into this less predictable style. You have recently seen a garment made in this style… 

Categories: How to, Jackets, Pattern work
Posted on April 9, 2024April 22, 2025 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

Spring Coats – Rain or Shine Style

As we gathered on a chilly spring weekend in Baltimore for our annual early spring retreat, Rain or Shine Variations of the Tabula Rasa Jacket seemed to be on many agendas. It is also a great way to focus on more openings and closings before tonight’s virtual class for Fabric… 

Categories: Inspiration, Jackets, Rain or Shine
Posted on April 2, 2024April 1, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Openings in DIY Pants

Seems like an age since we wrote about sewing Eureka! Pants in this blog.  We will solve that here with a deep dive into the openings and closings that work best in pants. This, of course, is a promotion for the last class I am teaching in Fabric Mart’s How to… 

Categories: How to, Pants, Zippers
Posted on March 19, 2024March 18, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Sew Beautiful Facings

The Carpe Diem Dress and Tunic Pattern was introduced during the pandemic and we have written about its versatility often. But to my surprise, we have not shown the ins and outs of making a beautiful facing, one of the essential elements of a finely finished and easy to wear… 

Categories: Carpe Diem, Helpful Hints, Hems and finishes
Posted on March 12, 2024March 11, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

DIY Cruise Wardrobe

We were blown away by the wonderful wardrobe of Fit for Art makes that our friend Therese crafted for her anniversary celebration with family on an island cruise in December.  We’ve had the pleasure of welcoming Therese to several of our recent retreats where she worked on developing her Eureka!… 

Categories: Dress, Knit Tops, Knits, Pants, Wardrobe
Posted on March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Pin on the Seam Line

Seams are such an integral part of garment sewing, yet they are often taken for granted. My DIY clothes move up a notch when I pay close attention to each seam. Today we will begin to think differently about seams. That magical 5/8” garment sewing seam allowance is the first place to… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Pattern work
Posted on February 27, 2024February 28, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Everyday Swing Tops

The Swing Variation pattern for the Tabula Rasa Jacket is one of my favorite designs, so comfortable and perfect for using soft and drapey fabrics in my stash. I guess that so many of my swing tops have a dressy appearance because they are made with luscious fabric.   Intentionally Plan your… 

Categories: Band Variations, Fabric, Inspiration, Jackets, Swing Variations

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