When there was a bit of extra time over the last three months, Rae has been busy with the decor of her riverside home in the French Countryside. The house has a number of quirks and kinks, as any structure that dates back several centuries might exhibit, but that has not…
We rely on our core Fit for Art patterns to create and re-create favorite garments, and this cute jumpsuit is no exception! Starting from her Carpe Diem Tunic and Eureka Pants that Fit patterns, Carrie drafted a pattern to re-create a beloved jumpsuit. Follow along to see how she made…
Make your own exercise top with stretchy knits and the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee pattern! There are plenty of activewear and athleisure fabrics available today and you can tailor the exercise wear to your preferred style and degree of fit. Carrie explains how she modified her knit tank top pattern…
We can’t help noticing that barrel leg style pants and jeans are all over the fashion world these days in both ready-to-wear and new patterns from indie pattern companies. Elle magazine declared “Barrel-Leg Jeans Are Officially The Denim Shape Of 2024“. If you’ve invested time in getting your Eureka Pants…
In her quest to add looser fitting garments to her summer wardrobe, Carrie is experimenting with her TNT Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic pattern. She started by collecting images of shift dress variations on a Pinterest board (check out Inspo: Shift Dresses on Fit for Art’s Pinterest page). Many of those pins…
Are you traveling this summer? If you are staying in the same place for an extended visit and you are an avid stitcher (like me, Rae) maybe you should take along some sewing to fill the days. While it can be tricky, some pre-planning will help you remember what you need and…
Have you struggled to sew narrow or baby hems? Carrie’s adventure into peplum tops lead her to perfect a clever technique for sewing those pesky narrow hems. Fortuitously, one of our retreat participants had shared this technique with Carrie during Fit for Art’s Spring Sew Successfully Retreat. Follow along the…
As promised in the first post in April on DIY openings and closings in pants, here is a step-by-step look at inserting a jeans zipper in a pair of Eureka pants. These directions are also illustrated with drawings on page 12 of the Sporty Details instruction book, a variation for Eureka!…
Nothing like spring and a looming special event to instill the feeling that one’s wardrobe needs a little boost. This week I will head out of town to celebrate the wedding of a nephew with lots of family, some of whom I was with this time last year at the celebration…
We have been playing around with an asymmetrical band front for the Tabula Rasa Jacket for many years. It is now time to show you the adjustments needed to change your Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern into this less predictable style. You have recently seen a garment made in this style…
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