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…
Last week we treated ourselves by attending h+h americas a trade show dedicated to the crafting industry. The event was promoted as “the place where creativity meets business” and delivered on its promise! Rae and Carrie enjoyed listening to speakers and educational presentations, making contacts with suppliers, meeting quilt and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It was fun to take a deep breath of frosty morning air last week and give thanks for a fabulous Fit for Art year. Though 2022 is not yet complete, here in the USA we take stock of our many blessings this week as we gather and feast on Thanksgiving…
This summer’s Fit for Art retreat in Southern France included an amazing day with the dye vats of Denise Lambert, woad historian and so much more. Denise has devoted the past 30 years to re-discovering an historical color “Dyer’s Woad – Isatis tinctoria” and incorporating it into modern industry. From…
Make time for Tabula Rasa Jackets as we move into a new season and want a little wardrobe refresh. Where I live, we are moving into fall, the perfect time to make time to make a jacket. Or you could say take the time to take a jacket making class. …
Fall is upon us so it’s time to take pants inventory and get going on the pants needed to get you through the year. We are delighted to be returning to the Fredericksburg Original Sewing and Quilt Expo (OSQE) to teach our two day Eureka! Pants fitting workshop during “More…
