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Category: Helpful Hints

Posted on May 24, 2016May 24, 2016 by Carrie Emerson — 2 Comments

TR Camp Shirts for Summer

Carrie in Camp Shirt

A few weeks ago we had a brief spurt of warm weather which got me to thinking about my summer tops.  I really like to wear a “camp shirt” in warm weather, which I think of as having short sleeves and collar on a relaxed fitting shirt that falls open… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, How to, Shirts, Technique
Posted on May 17, 2016January 12, 2022 by Rae Cumbie — 8 Comments

Stitch and Flip Jacket Engineering

Every time I approach a group of fabrics destined to be a Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ), I consider both the design and the engineering.  It is easy to dream up a pieced front and back for a jacket, but it is quite another thing to stitch it together into a… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Quilting, Technique
Posted on May 10, 2016August 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Inspired by Ruth’s Jacket

Last year at The American Sewing Expo (ASE) my friend Ruth “C” stopped by our booth to show us her first Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ).  She had used a large print Japanese cotton in classic indigo with selected red accents and an unusual tie closure.  Carrie immediately started taking photos… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets
Posted on May 3, 2016May 3, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Sewing Basic Knit Tees

You know we love to share our mixed fabric knit tops to inspire you to have fun mixing knits into tees and tunics.  But don’t lose sight of the fact that the Tabula Rasa Knit (TRK) pattern makes great solid color basic tops that will complete an ensemble or support… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Knits
Posted on April 26, 2016April 26, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

It’s Pants Contest Time

Fit for Art Patterns has partnered with Pattern Review (PR) to sponsor the May Pants Contest.  We are hoping that all of you Eureka! Pants that Fit gals will enter.  The contest is not hard; you simply need to make a pair of woven, long pants with a closure during… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Pants
Posted on April 19, 2016August 9, 2020 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Wrap It Up with an Obi Belt or Sash

Anna Modeling Obi Belt 2

A few months ago we posted a blog with directions on how to alter your Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern to give it a trimmer fit.  Today we are presenting an alternative method for pulling the jacket in to define your waist by adding an obi belt or attached sash!  Detailed directions… 

Categories: Design, Free Pattern, Helpful Hints, How to, Jackets
Posted on April 12, 2016June 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Japanese Double Faced Jacket – Part Two

Welcome back to our visit with the Double the Orient Tabula Rasa Jacket.  Last week the post looked closely at the design, basic construction and cuffs of this reversible TRJ.  In this post we will look at the finishes including the hem, the kimono band and the button closures. Preparing… 

Categories: Band Variations, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Technique
Posted on April 5, 2016August 31, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Japanese Double Faced Jacket – Part one

Double-faced Cotton Jaquard - dark side

Our black and tan double-faced cotton jacquard is perfect for crafting a reversible Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ).  It is interesting, but subtle and it is a dream to sew and wear. Reversible jackets made from double-faced fabric do require careful planning with regards to the seams and the edge finishes. … 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Sleeves and Cuffs
Posted on March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Missteps on the Eureka! Pants Path

We really do believe that you can use the Eureka! Pants that Fit pattern to sew pants that look and feel good.  That’s why we build a fitting room, offer custom sizings at shows, and teach classes that include fitting assistance.  We love it when you e-mail and say, “I… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Pants
Posted on March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 7 Comments

Spring Celebration Jackets

We love to celebrate spring with fresh Tabula Rasa Jackets (TRJs)  in colors and fabrics that chase away the winter blues.  I am lucky to have a variety of spring jackets in my closet that have this very effect.  It makes getting dressed for Easter Sunday easier, even though here… 

Categories: Design, French Jackets, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets

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