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.…
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…
A few weeks ago I was looking for a sewing project for my mom and remembered the fabric she had dyed last year on our annual France Retreat. It was time to make it into a pastel-dyed Carpe Diem blouse! Regular readers may recall the pastel dyeing day, reported in…
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…
Before winter gets away from us entirely, I want to share the Seawool Jean Jacket I am enjoying for our transitional weather. The fabric has been languishing in my to-do pile for at least a year, originally conceived as a “shacket” or hybrid shirt-jacket. As we’ve been focusing on sustainable…
While we love the square armhole construction of the Tabula Rasa Jacket and its progeny, it can be a challenge when working with fabric that has plaids or checks, or some other strong directional motif. The square armhole method creates four side seams around the body of the garment that…
Do you love to sew for your family members? I am especially happy to sew for my two daughters. Like their mother, each of my daughters has a unique style, and it is best to keep that in mind when planning to sew personalized gifts for them. Sew personalized gifts…
My daughter Anna, French tour guide extraordinaire, became engaged last winter. Everyone was so excited. When she visited the states in May, we set out to plan a lovely ensemble for the small city hall wedding the couple were planning. She wanted a lace top and pants that could be…
This week fabric collage is at the forefront of my brain. As we put the final touches on our Day of Creativity class Saturday with the Richmond/Charlottesville ASG, previous creative projects come to mind. Today we will look closely at the Our Lady of Guadalupe quilted Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ). …
Tabula Rasa Jacket
$15.00 – $20.00
Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic
$15.00 – $20.00
Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic
$20.00 – $30.00
