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Author: Rae Cumbie

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
Posted on June 20, 2023June 19, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Gathering Stitches-Expanding the Definition

We presumed everyone who sews knows what gathering stitches are and how they are used in garment making.  Then we met our 8-12 year old testers for the Tabby Jacket and realized some explanation was in order.  “Gathering Stitches” is included in the Fit for Art Glossary of Common Sewing… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Technique
Posted on June 13, 2023June 20, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Unique Cuffs for Knit Tops

As the finale to our virtual Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic class, we will take a look at a variety of unique cuff finishes for the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic, or any knit top pattern with sleeves you are stitching. Choosing a cuff design often comes toward the… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Helpful Hints, Knit Tops, Knits, Sleeves and Cuffs, Twin Set, Wide Neckline
Posted on May 30, 2023September 13, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Easy to Sew Tabby

A mother and daughter vest combo in soft corduroy.

The Tabby Jacket pattern in kid sizes 2 – 12, with directions for both kids and adults, was supposed to be a smaller version of the Tabula Rasa Jacket.  We envision moms, grandmas and friends sewing jackets with their youngsters using coordinated fabric, loving the process and the results.  We… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Tabby Jacket for Kids, Vests
Posted on May 23, 2023August 14, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Spark New Sewing Ideas

To keep Fit for Art moving forward, there is a constant need for new sewing ideas and designs for our 4 Core Patterns.  So where do the new ideas that fill our weekly blog and the pages of the magazine articles we write come from?  This year, our articles in… 

Categories: Carpe Diem, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Surface Design
Posted on May 16, 2023October 14, 2023 by Rae Cumbie

Same Knit – Different Styling

Great knit fabrics, according to Fit for Art, have a lovely drape or feel and a beautiful color or a fanciful print.  Sometimes when we find such a knit, we buy plenty and share it with each other and our sewing friends.  This can lead to some funny circumstances where… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Helpful Hints, Knit Tops, Pants, Wide Neckline
Posted on May 2, 2023May 22, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Seams Are Sew Important

With the launch of our Tabby Jacket, we assembled a glossary of sewing terms that will assist any level of sewist when stitching up garments. I wrote each entry and connected the links to our blog posts and videos that illuminate the terms. Surprisingly, there were no blog posts about cutting lines,… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Pattern work
Posted on April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Meet the Tabby Jacket for Kids

We are pleased to announce the arrival of our new baby, Tabby!  The Tabby Jacket pattern took off yesterday after making a quiet appearance over the weekend at the Baltimore Heritage Quilt Guild Expo in the Domesticity booth. It has been well received by our wholesalers and our young testers… 

Categories: Inspiration, Jackets, Tabby Jacket for Kids
Posted on April 18, 2023April 17, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Get a Feel for Knit Fabrics

Knits are essential in a DIY wardrobe.  Our Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic Pattern is a great starter project. If mastering knit sewing is on your to-do list, or you simply want to up your game, join in the virtual fun by signing up for our May Knit Sew-Along… 

Categories: Events, Fabric, Knits, Online teaching

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