One cropped Jean Jacket from a sale rack finds new lives, becoming two unique jackets that are equally loved. Rae was encouraged by her friend Sally, who you have met in this blog before, to deconstruct parts of the original jacket. Her first recycling idea included a small quilt with some…
Rae has dreamed about finishing this strip of modern surface design and making it into a band on an asymmetrical vest for years. The project began before the final design was even envisioned and then it became an intention mired in the complexities of life. But as we are thinking…
As we consider things we are thankful for during the weeks that precede the new year, great fabrics are high on our list. The charming Treadle Cats lightweight Japanese canvas and coordinating Faux Ikat print that is featured in Carrie’s new quilted barn jacket caught our eye at the h+h americas…
When there was a bit of extra time over the last three months, Rae has been busy with the decor of her riverside home in the French Countryside. The house has a number of quirks and kinks, as any structure that dates back several centuries might exhibit, but that has not…
When Rae began playing with ideas for her lovely turquoise top featured in the post about Pinterest Inspiration, she longed for the fabric to match some Eureka! Pants already in her wardrobe. But every time she compared her tan, ivory, olive, black and navy/denim pants to the fabric her heart sank…
With this year’s French adventure in the rear view mirror, we are back to the basics of sewing garments that look and feel great. Our current home page banner offers a look at some spicy summer looks that can be stitched up in a hurry. (See an image of the…
Carrie and I have both been playing with new ideas. Spring just calls out for these experiments as we plan easy clothing for the hot weather to come. A few weeks ago you got to see Carrie’s fun new peplum top based on the Carpe Diem Tunic. Testing New Ideas I have…
We are so excited to offer you this double-faced cotton jacquard fabric! Fit for Art sold bundles of this beloved japanese black and tan fabric years ago. We rediscovered it last summer at a wholesale textiles show and finally have it in hand to sell to you. Rae and Carrie…
Rae and I are frequently asked where we buy our beautiful fabrics. Like many of you, over the last several years we have relied on online fabric sources more often. To promote Rae’s upcoming Feb. 13 class, The Best Fabrics for Fashion, Function and Fit, we share a list of…
In fall of 2022 we welcomed a new friend, Sue, to our Sew Successfully Retreat. She brought along a luscious pile of dusty purple stash fabrics and immediately got started making fitting mock-ups of our Core Wardrobe Patterns. Later in the weekend we sat with her and helped in planning how…
Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic
Price range: $20.00 through $30.00
Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets
$22.99
Tabby Jacket
Price range: $15.00 through $20.00
