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Author: Rae Cumbie

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
Posted on April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Sew Baltimore-Sew Collaborative

As Fit for Art gears up to launch a brand-new pattern, we are busy sewing samples to test every element of the directions and fit.  Each of these samples leaves a pile of colorful scraps in its wake and some of those scraps have made their way into a new… 

Categories: Events, Fabric, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Pattern Development
Posted on April 4, 2023April 23, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Empowered Knit Sewing

In May Fit for Art will be bringing you another 4 week sew-along hosted by Sewbattical. This class is designed to empower you to sew knit fabrics with confidence using the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic pattern.  The four classes, each 1½ hours of live conversation, will be held… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Knit Tops, Knits, Online teaching

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