As we transition to new weather, how should our wardrobes transition to stay up to date? Sew comfortable layers! While I am always interested in checking out the advice in the online fashion columns, I do not always choose to follow the trends. Our featured image above, taken by a friend…
Author: Rae Cumbie
Funnel Neck Fit and Fun
Sewing with the Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern and the Rain or Shine Variations expansion package offers so many interesting design options that we love. In retrospect we often wonder why we jammed so much into one little package, but that works to your advantage. As with all our variations, there…
Jumpstart Jacket Sewing Success
The Tabula Rasa Jacket sewing pattern was our very first Fit for Art Pattern. We have sold thousands of them and offered fittings to those of you who have purchased it at an event or class. Our website is full of inspirational samples, fitting assistance and blog chatter to get…
The Eureka! Pants Scoop
Whenever we teach a Eureka! Pants that Fit pants class, it reminds us of the power of the scoop. As we put each student in pants fitting shells last weekend at Artistic Artifacts, one of the first things we assessed was whether a scoop was needed to reshape either the…
Birthday Cardigan and Carpe Diem Top
Do you love to sew for your family members? I am especially happy to sew for my two daughters. Like their mother, each of my daughters has a unique style, and it is best to keep that in mind when planning to sew personalized gifts for them. Sew personalized gifts…
Shirt and Shacket Sewing
We shared our love for sewing shirts and the every popular shackets Tabula Rasa Style with the participants of Pam Damour’s Webathon on Friday and thought you might enjoy knowing this information too. Here are the tips we shared with her audience in a fast paced presentation. You have plenty…
Focus on Sustainable Sewing
There is lots of chatter about sustainable wardrobes in the sewing world; we are focused on sustainable sewing ourselves and want to encourage sustainable wardrobe sewing for our community. About a year ago I made the beautiful featured Carpe Diem Tunic with scraps from many different previous projects. I wear…
Up Your Game – Sewing Garments
It’s 2023, a great time to up your sewing game in meaningful ways. Now that we can again gather carefully, the fun and fit of sewing with our 4 Core Wardrobe Patterns is at your fingertips. Here is a little look at some of our upcoming classes you might want…
The Bride Wore Recycled Priscilla of Boston
My daughter Anna, French tour guide extraordinaire, became engaged last winter. Everyone was so excited. When she visited the states in May, we set out to plan a lovely ensemble for the small city hall wedding the couple were planning. She wanted a lace top and pants that could be…
Tops and Pants – Easy Holiday Dressing
Time to open the closet and choose outfits for the holidays. So, here is a little photo montage of Tabula Rasa Jackets, Carpe Diem Tunics and Tabula Rasa Knits that pair perfectly with Eureka! Pants that Fit for a comfortable and flexible holiday wardrobe. We hope they will inspire your…