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Posted on January 21, 2020January 17, 2020 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Make a Lined Tabula Rasa Vest

Funnel Neck Ikat Vest from Rain or Shine Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket from Fit for Art Patterns

I am a big fan of easy to construct Tabula Rasa Vests!  Having been asked several times to write a blog post describing the process for making a fully lined Tabula Rasa Vest, here it finally is.  I am going to describe how I made this Funnel Neck Ikat Vest… 

Categories: How to, Technique, Vests
Posted on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 by Rae Cumbie — 8 Comments

Sewing for a Wedding

My daily rhythm as Creative Director of Fit for Art Patterns is taking a back seat this month.  Now, I am the Mother of the Bride, an all- consuming job when you are making all the dresses for the bridal party.  It is returning me to my custom dressmaker roots… 

Categories: Design, Events, How to, Inspiration
Posted on November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Handmade Holiday Gifting – Artful Slumber Mask

Every holiday season in appreciation for your loyal participation in our blog, Sew! Let’s Get Dressed, we gift you with a free downloadable project.  This year in honor of our busy travel schedule we give you the Artful Slumber Mask. This little project is easy to construct and it is… 

Categories: Design, Free Pattern, How to, Inspiration, Surface Design
Posted on October 29, 2019October 3, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

A Handmade Birthday Gift

Square Armhole Tabula Rasa Jacket in Handwoven and hand felted fabric.

Gifting a friend for a milestone Birthday is a no brainer, but what do you do for a friend of over 30 years who is also your business partner?  You make her a Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ), of course. The person in question is Carrie and the project had been… 

Categories: Band Variations, Design, Fabric, Handwovens, Helpful Hints, How to, Jackets, Pockets
Posted on October 1, 2019June 12, 2024 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Knit Tees for Fall

Wide Neckline Variations for Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic by Fit for Art Patterns

I wanted to make knit tees for fall to go with my Recycled Denim Vest, so I chose the bundle with a green floral print and camel heather solid. I felt the tee needed to have full sleeves, so I decided to try the new layer and gathered cuff Rae… 

Categories: How to, Knits, Technique
Posted on September 17, 2019August 9, 2020 by Carrie Emerson — 2 Comments

Classic Jean Jacket Details

Classic Jean Jacket

Our newest pattern, Jean Jacket Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket, has all you need to make a classic-style jean jacket!  Today we are going to take a closer look at a few of the details on the classic Jean Jacket Variation.  Our step-by-step photos will show you how to… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Jackets, Jean Jacket, Technique
Posted on September 3, 2019June 4, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

Glamour Patch Pockets

Preparing the Patch Pocket

Sewing pants does not feel creative, but designing pants that fit and work flawlessly with our wardrobe is so satisfying.  Glamour Details for Eureka! Pants that Fit features several little details that can make your pants more fun and functional. Plus, the wide leg is so on trend! These very… 

Categories: Glamour Details, How to, Pant Details, Pants, Pockets
Posted on August 13, 2019August 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Jean Jacket Ruffles and Flourishes

Rae and Carrie model their jean jackets

Are you sewing a Tabula Rasa Jacket with Jean Jacket Variation yet?  I hope it is on your fall sewing calendar.  This new variation offers some styling choices we love.  Later in the fall we will look at the classic jean jacket collar and cuff details.  Today we will enjoy… 

Categories: How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Jean Jacket
Posted on July 2, 2019November 7, 2019 by Carrie Emerson — 2 Comments

Glory Vines Painted Tee

Glory Vines Painted Tee

Welcome to Sew! Let’s Get Dressed, a weekly blog that encourages you to sew successfully.  Inspired by Rae’s gorgeous painted knit dress that appears in the September 2019 issue of Threads Magazine, I finally took the time to paint a Tabula Rasa Knit Tee for myself with our fluid textile… 

Categories: How to, Inspiration, Knits, Surface Design
Posted on June 4, 2019August 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

Colorful Summer Jacket

Sewing new summer clothes is high on my list this time of year.  It seems that my summer garments need to be replaced or refreshed because they are washed so often.  I take this as a license to purchase light summer fabrics whenever I find them. Two summers ago while… 

Categories: Band Variations, Design, Fabric, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets

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