We are very knit happy around here. Recently, Carrie and I each carved out some time to make a new knit top using the leftovers from some of the knit bundles we had for purchase at our spring shows. If you were at our last show, you got to see…
We are very knit happy around here. Recently, Carrie and I each carved out some time to make a new knit top using the leftovers from some of the knit bundles we had for purchase at our spring shows. If you were at our last show, you got to see…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
Today we welome Joy, a friend from the Easton MD area who has created a great Tabula Rasa Jacket, her first actually with embellishments using a long are quilting machine. We asked her to write about it so we could share it with our Sew! Lets Get Dressed readers. So…
Our wardrobe choices change as the seasons change. I find that in changing my wardrobe from spring/ summer to fall/winter most of my focus is on the pants which anchor my outfits. Now that I have pants that fit, it seems I don’t want to wear anything else. So, my…