As summer comes to a close, let’s look at some tops created with a pile of white fabric leftovers. For years I have wanted to copy a favorite white blouse I loved in my 20s and wore out in my 30s. I saved it so someday I could copy it. …
As part of our series about fabrics from afar, enjoy this story about the most recent fabric my “French” daughter Anna gave me for Christmas. It was an exploding bag full of African Wax Cloth remnants she purchased in Mayotte last summer while visiting friends who live there. What fun…
Let’s go into detail about the fun Island Vacation Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ) that features the, now downloadable, Swing Variations digital pattern. It is the first sample we mention in our fun trunk show video to inspire you to sew a TRJ with some swing variation details. This luscious little…
A colorful abstract digital print Ramie, purchased at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo in February, has been calling my name for several weeks. It was pre-washed and draped on the dress form in my sewing studio so I could wrap my head around how to place the print successfully. It…
Knit pants are comfortable and great for working out when smartly styled. Let’s take a look at some Eureka! Pants made in knit, using the Glamour Details Contoured Waistband and Fingertip Pocket. Prepare the pattern and cut out the pants I started by tracing off my personalized Eureka! Pants pattern…
Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic Patterns were flying out the door this month. We are so pleased that many of you are ready to make these fun tops. As you get started, here are a few ideas to light your path and visuals from a basic top I am making…
On days I have a planned outing, I plan my outfit to match one of my 2 masks. In a previous post you have seen the Liberty of London floral print mask I made to coordinate with a new jacket. As it has got warmer, I made myself one in…
It has been a luxury to have time to sew gifts as we shelter in place. Last week I embraced the opportunity to make matching mother/daughter birthday beach coats for Erin and Rory. You have met them in Sew! Let’s Get Dressed before, Erin is our recently retired graphic designer…
Two months of i-sew-lation has given me time at home to wear all the pants in my Fall to Spring pants drawers and take inventory. My body has changed shape a little and my preferred silhouettes have changed in the last few years leaving me with an overflowing drawer of…
Sketching is such a useful tool to inform your sewing and design work. I have always found it helpful when designing something for a special occasion. Now that I have a reliable croquis, a My Body Model that reflects my unique shaping, I pick it up to sketch quick ideas…
Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic
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Tabby Jacket
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Knit Wearable Mock-up Kit
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