As Rae mentioned last week, we are working on a knit pattern with neckline variations for the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic. We hope it will be ready for release this Fall. In the meantime, I’m going to share a few easy sleeve variations that you can try now!…
Sewing shirts has become one of my favorite things. I got addicted last spring using my Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern modified with the Shirt Variations. The shirts are pretty easy to sew and very easy to wear. As the weather in Baltimore gets warmer, I just throw one on with…
Choosing the perfect buttons for your jacket can be a challenge when you are open to a variety of possibilities. I do love solving button quandaries though, so in this photo-filled post, we are going to choose buttons for a very colorful Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ) that I am making for…
In any garment sewing, it is wise to be observant when placing a print on the body. Usually I am trying not to draw attention to my bust line and full arms, so my habit is to drape my printed fabric on the dress form or over my body in front…
In the Fun in New York City post and on the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo blog “The Makers Experience” posted on February 6, we talked about the fabulous sheer bundles we have available in our Expo booth. They are perfect for stitching up a Tabula Rasa Jacket with Swing Variations. The new…
As I promised last week, I took a break from my French jacket to make a cozy knit tunic. The weather in Baltimore has been very cold and the magenta print brushed knit on the shelf was calling my name. I even had a stretch trim to finish the neck…
Why does bouclé always look so beguiling at the fabric store? I believe it is the interesting mix of textures and colors that draw me in. So, I must also confess that four times I have succumbed to the temptation and purchased pieces of this stunning fabric. My first two…
We have been sewing up pants to wear for New Years Eve. Carrie and I celebrated the holiday a few days early so you could see our Eureka! Party Pants. Carrie chose to wear the fabulous faux leather pants she wrote about last month. They are so flattering and comfortable…
Sewing with sweatery knits is often full of surprises and sometimes takes a bit of creative thinking. So is the story of this Tabula Rasa Knit Tee that I made last week. The fabric really did present some challenges, but the finished product is going to fill a big hole…
Fall is the perfect time of year for making and wearing cozy quilted jackets. One of our favorites is featured on our updated home page. We call it Bow Wow Chow Mein after the Alexander Henry fabric featured on the front and back of this quilted Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ).…
Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic
Price range: $20.00 through $30.00
Four Core Patterns
Original price was: $90.00.$80.00Current price is: $80.00.
Tabby Jacket
Price range: $15.00 through $20.00
