This week we examine how to line a Crossover V Yoke Carpe Diem from V Neckline Variations for the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic. Last week Rae jumped ahead to introduce an alternate technique included in the V Neckline instruction book – finishing the crossover front and back yoke with…
When we were writing V Neckline Variations for the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic, we consistently wrote about using a facing to finish all the outer edges. This makes for a beautiful and well supported dress or tunic. When the heat of Summer rolls around though, it is nice to…
In the last 2 years, Rae has become increasingly sensitive to sun exposure. So with a long trip to the beach scheduled for this summer, she is designing some new garments to keep her skin covered. Long sleeves and a rather high neck is the ticket. Because she had two…
V-Neckline Variations for the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic pattern includes a fun Tie Sleeve which is a cheerful detail for any new Carpe Diem. Here are some step-by-steps so you can add tie sleeves to Carpe Diems using three different methods of finishing the outer edge of the ties. …
We’ve been talking about and sharing photos of vests lately, primarily unlined and quilted vests. So this seems like a good time to revisit a popular blog post with step-by-steps on how to line a Tabula Rasa Vest. This post describes how Carrie made the Funnel Neck Ikat Vest with…
We have come to the final post in our series featuring extra bites of information we wished we could have included in Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets. Rae’s grandest Opus project was this reversible collage coat incorporating a series of lovely Asian inspired fabrics. This was the first project for which…
As Fit for Art celebrates its 15th year, we are revisiting some of our most read blog posts from our 10+ year archive. So starting with the #1 most popular post, we remind you: Redux – Grainlines on Pants Patterns are so Important! Making a Case for the Humble Grainline…
We are in the depths of winter in the northern hemisphere and the Olympics will come to a close soon, so time to find another diversion. Here is Rae’s Stitching Slowly – Ideas and Updates to inspire you. The more she plays with slow stitching, the more she loves it…
We are starting the new year with one of the last tips in our series on the quilted jackets in our book, Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets. Here are some notes about hemming and lining the kids Orphan Block coat, project #8. This jacket has a front band and a free…
In October, Rae received a package from SewBatik with some of their new corduroy batik fabric in hunter green. It was destined to become some sort of shirt or shacket for SewBatik to use when promoting the fabric. We love their fabrics and our wardrobes are full of SewBatik garments. The corduroy…
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