One of my new favorite samples to wear is this Tabula Rasa Jacket based on the Rain or Shine Variations. I made it from an Indonesian cotton batik sarong that I had had in my stash for a few years. (No personal history; just found it in a box of…
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Hot Summer Sewing
Is sewing for summer different from sewing in the cooler seasons? If you live in a seasonal climate like I do, the answer is yes. Hot and humid weather calls for clothing that is effortless, light, airy and washable. No opportunities to get lost in layers of facings, interfacings, linings…
Knit Sewing Semantics
Since January, it seems we have been very knit happy. We have been busy testing and developing a new knit variation for the Tabula Rasa Knits pattern which we hope to have ready this summer. And, 2 weeks ago, Carrie and I each carved out some time to make a…
Imagining a “Spectacle” Jacket
A colorful bundle of Echino fat quarters came to me as a gift from my daughter several years ago, and I immediately wanted to make them into a Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ). But, fat quarters (18” by 22 1/2 “) are challenging when designing garments, especially if you want to…
Playing with Color
Mixing fabrics in a garment is one of my ongoing passions. Take a tour of our gallery pages to see some examples. I never tire of seeing the interplay of color and texture as I collect fabrics for a new project. Last fall my eyes were diverted by a color matching…
Knit Details – Rounded Collars
We love sewing knit tops the Tabula Rasa way with the pattern’s easy square armhole, some interesting knit fabrics and a fun detail or two. Take a look at our knit gallery pages to inspire you to jump on the knit bandwagon. Today we will take a close look at…
Trendy Velvet Pants
Drapey pants are perfect for holiday occasions that call for something special. If you have developed a Eureka! Pants that Fit pattern, you can get right to work. Because velvet is very trendy this year, Carrie and I decided to add a pair of velvet pants to our holiday wardrobe. …
Delighted by Japanese Textile Traditions
You know that we love Asian Textiles and the simple kimono shapes of Japan. So, it was with great delight that Carrie and I participated in events focused on this topic with kimono expert June Colburn. The program, sponsored by the Baltimore chapter of the Association of Sewing and Design…
Party Tops
Holiday sewing should always include a new Tabula Rasa to liven up the Eureka! Pants in your closet. In a December 2014 post we shared some of our Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ) holiday variations. They were so festive and fun that this year we decided to make some Tabula Rasa…
TRJ Hoodies
One of the things we love about the new Rain or Shine Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket is the center front design which accommodates a zipper closure. It’s a natural for adding a hood to make hooded coats and jackets. Early in the Rain or Shine development process, we…