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Author: Rae Cumbie

Posted on October 17, 2023October 16, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Grey Pants – Wardrobe Magic

Last spring, Carrie and I ordered some new pants fabric from one of our favorite online stores Stone Mountain and Daughter.  We both love bottomweight fabric with a bit of stretch woven into it.  I was trying to replace my olive green Eureka! Pants which were beginning to look a… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Pants, Wardrobe
Posted on October 3, 2023October 4, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Carpe Diem as the Seasons Change

When the weather begins to shift, Carpe  Diem’s are as easy as a vest (last week’s feature) to pull out of the closet and get dressed for the day.  When Carrie and I gathered with our magnificent marketing colleague recently, we were all wearing Carpe Diem looks, so we decided… 

Categories: Carpe Diem, Helpful Hints
Posted on September 25, 2023November 29, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Vests in Soft Corduroy

Vests for kids made with the Tabby Jacket Pattern and for grown-ups using the Tabula Rasa Jacket Pattern are great for the times of year when the seasons change.  This pair of vests were made as spring was approaching but they are still perfect for our current move into fall.… 

Categories: Fabric, Inspiration, Jackets, Tabby Jacket for Kids, Vests, Wardrobe
Posted on September 12, 2023June 18, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Copy Cat Tops

Over the last year I have added a few new knits to my collection. Two in particular were direct copy cats of tops I had made before, loved and wore out. One, a tee using a multitude of black and white scrap fabrics and the second, my favorite U-neck tunic from the… 

Categories: Inspiration, Knit Tops, Knits
Posted on September 5, 2023September 13, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Sew Sustainable Wardrobe Additions

A year and a half ago, my long standing friend MC asked me to help her sew sustainable garments to add to her wardrobe.  She had heard an interview on the radio discussing fast fashion and the long term price our society and the environment will pay for many of… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Sustainable sewing, Wardrobe
Posted on August 22, 2023June 18, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Flat Piping Defines a Knit

Adding detail to a knit top is a fun way to keep tees made from the same pattern like the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic, looking fresh and interesting. Flat piping is a great detail that is not difficult, but does require a bit more “seaming” attention than is usually… 

Categories: Fabric, Helpful Hints, Knit Tops, Knits, Technique, Wide Neckline
Posted on August 15, 2023November 19, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 5 Comments

A Heavenly Week in France

What a heavenly week in France we had with our Enchanting France – Embellishing Fabric group this year at La Cascade. Here is a little photo wrap us to inspire you to join us in 2024. We began and finished the week in the inspiring third floor studio at La… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Sewing Retreat
Posted on August 1, 2023September 13, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Join Us for a 2023 Fall Sewing Event

As  Carrie and I head into our week at La Cascade, we thought we would take the opportunity to apprise you of our fall sewing event schedule.  We work hard to craft a variety of classes each season to give all our friends an opportunity to learn with us at… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, Online teaching, Sewing Retreat
Posted on July 11, 2023July 10, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Oops, Need to Cover a Spot?

This perfect summer Tabula Rasa Jacket was featured in the Classic Sewing Summer 2022 edition.  It was quite a wardrobe favorite last summer worn with blue, tan or black Eureka! Pants.  It features the opened neckline discussed in the blog post Hot Summer Sewing.  The Peach Soutache Jacket also has… 

Categories: Carpe Diem, Helpful Hints, Jackets, Pockets, Technique
Posted on July 4, 2023September 13, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Independence Day – DIY Style

This blog will post as many in the USA are celebrating our July 4 holiday.  All my life I have been encouraged by my mother to dress in patriotic colors and so I usually do, though not to the extent she manages to rock the red, white and blue. Here… 

Categories: Carpe Diem, Inspiration, Jackets, Knits, Pants, Wardrobe

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