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…
Every time I am asked to speak on the topic of wearable art or art to wear, I reflect on the relationship between art and clothing. My background as a custom dressmaker leads me to prefer the phrase artful wearables. Clothing needs to be functional and well-fitting first. Then if…
Sewing quilted jackets was the topic of conversation this weekend when we had a booth at the Baltimore Heritage Quilters’ Guild 2017 Quilt Expo. This was the first time in Fit for Art’s history that the biennial show was held on a weekend we were home and could support our local…
A detachable hood is the perfect accent for a spring coat like the It’s a Spectacle Jacket we have been considering for the last two weeks. (Week one was about designing the jacket, week two took a close look at the zipper and collar details.) It’s easy to see the…
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 to feature sewing friends who are having fun creating with Fit for Art (FFA) Patterns. Today we want to introduce you to Glenda Barnes from Rocky Mount, NC who personifies that description. I first met Glenda in 2015 when I taught a Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ) class for the…
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…
As we close out 2016 we wish you a happy holiday and a healthy and prosperous 2017. We celebrate your support of Fit for Art Patterns with this year in review: Also, a special word of thanks to those who invited us to present trunk shows and classes: Grand Rapids…
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. …
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
