Sewing velvet seems just right for holiday attire. It is so pretty the way it softly reflects the light that I forget how challenging it is to stitch into a garment. So, for my holiday Carpe Diem Tunic top a fun art deco printed panne velvet was pulled out of…
New Fit for Art Patterns are well crafted and are a labor of love so you can sew successfully. As we approach the launch of our new pattern, a fourth core wardrobe pattern, it occurred to us you might be interested in how we create a pattern for your sewing…
Hand stitching, quilting and mending seem to take up more time in my garment sewing practice. The more I do, the more I realize I needed a good spot to settle into and sew. How fun that a Tuffet sewing project could help me find sewing comfort and joy! The…
Let’s head back to the basics today, inspired by our pattern cover, and make a Tabula Rasa Jacket from some retro Home Dec fabric. I have been wanting to make a Tabula Rasa Jacket from a unique home decorator fabric, so when this retro print from 1981 fell into my…
Finishing the edge of a sleeve can involve hems, decorative stitches, elaborate cuffs or selvage edges, just to name a few. I love to add detail to the edges of my sleeves. It provides an opportunity to repeat a fabric that is used but not featured in the garment, and…
How do you get started on a new sewing project like a quilted or layered jacket? If you have been sewing complex projects for years, this might be second nature, but for a rookie or returning sewist, a multi layered project can seem daunting. I am already thinking about sewing…
In previous posts we teased you with plans to sew a couple of Tabula Rasa Knit Tees in fun SewBatik jersey. Finishing sewing projects takes more than planning, as you well know. We proudly featured the finished tops in our OSQE booth and in a knits class. Now it is your turn to…
Have you wondered why we make such a fuss about the grainlines and horizontal balance lines on Fit for Art’s patterns? Maybe you’ve seen pictures of the fitting shells made for the Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern and wondered why the conspicuous lines are drawn on them. Maybe you are working with one…
Three fun books about fabric were under my 2020 Christmas Tree and I had plenty of time to read! Now that I have finished them all, I want to recommend each one to you. After reading just one or all of them, you will feel much more knowledgeable about the…
During my brief spurts of isolation organization, two garment restyling projects were unearthed. Each was a pre-Fit for Art top that needed a DIY sewing wardrobe update. It was a fun challenge. Project #1 The beige linen print top featured an extended shoulder style. I loved the fabric and the…
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
