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Posted on September 5, 2023September 13, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Sew Sustainable Wardrobe Additions

A year and a half ago, my long standing friend MC asked me to help her sew sustainable garments to add to her wardrobe.  She had heard an interview on the radio discussing fast fashion and the long term price our society and the environment will pay for many of… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Sustainable sewing, Wardrobe
Posted on August 22, 2023June 18, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 6 Comments

Flat Piping Defines a Knit

Adding detail to a knit top is a fun way to keep tees made from the same pattern like the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic, looking fresh and interesting. Flat piping is a great detail that is not difficult, but does require a bit more “seaming” attention than is usually… 

Categories: Fabric, Helpful Hints, Knit Tops, Knits, Technique, Wide Neckline
Posted on August 15, 2023November 19, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 5 Comments

A Heavenly Week in France

What a heavenly week in France we had with our Enchanting France – Embellishing Fabric group this year at La Cascade. Here is a little photo wrap us to inspire you to join us in 2024. We began and finished the week in the inspiring third floor studio at La… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Sewing Retreat
Posted on August 8, 2023November 19, 2024 by Carrie Emerson — 2 Comments

Bonjour from France

Bonjour from France with Carrie and Rae

Bonjour from France! Rae and Carrie are busy this week leading Fit for Art’s annual retreat, Enchanting France – Embellishing Fabric, at La Cascade in southern France. This pic was taken during our pastel dyeing day, walking among the sunflower fields. We will be back to posting our typical blogs… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Sewing Retreat
Posted on August 1, 2023September 13, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Join Us for a 2023 Fall Sewing Event

As  Carrie and I head into our week at La Cascade, we thought we would take the opportunity to apprise you of our fall sewing event schedule.  We work hard to craft a variety of classes each season to give all our friends an opportunity to learn with us at… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, Online teaching, Sewing Retreat
Posted on July 25, 2023September 13, 2023 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Look! I Made This!

What’s more fun than sewing? Sharing the joy of sewing with a young person, of course! With the roll out of the Tabby Jacket, Rae and Carrie asked fellow creator, Edye Sanford, to put together some thoughts on sewing with kids (and really any newer sewists). Read on for insiration.… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Tabby Jacket for Kids
Posted on July 18, 2023September 13, 2023 by Carrie Emerson — 4 Comments

Back to Basics — Understitching

Today we take a closer look at understitching, the next post in a series about sewing techniques included in our new Glossary of Common Sewing Terms. I was inspired to take on this nerdy topic while sewing a sleeveless Carpe Diem dress, which benefits from understitching at the neckline and… 

Categories: Glossary Terms, Helpful Hints, Hems and finishes, How to, Technique
Posted on July 11, 2023July 10, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Oops, Need to Cover a Spot?

This perfect summer Tabula Rasa Jacket was featured in the Classic Sewing Summer 2022 edition.  It was quite a wardrobe favorite last summer worn with blue, tan or black Eureka! Pants.  It features the opened neckline discussed in the blog post Hot Summer Sewing.  The Peach Soutache Jacket also has… 

Categories: Carpe Diem, Helpful Hints, Jackets, Pockets, Technique
Posted on June 20, 2023June 19, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Gathering Stitches-Expanding the Definition

We presumed everyone who sews knows what gathering stitches are and how they are used in garment making.  Then we met our 8-12 year old testers for the Tabby Jacket and realized some explanation was in order.  “Gathering Stitches” is included in the Fit for Art Glossary of Common Sewing… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Technique
Posted on June 13, 2023June 20, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Unique Cuffs for Knit Tops

As the finale to our virtual Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic class, we will take a look at a variety of unique cuff finishes for the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic, or any knit top pattern with sleeves you are stitching. Choosing a cuff design often comes toward the… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Helpful Hints, Knit Tops, Knits, Sleeves and Cuffs, Twin Set, Wide Neckline

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