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Posted on August 29, 2023September 13, 2023 by Carrie Emerson — 3 Comments

Make a V-Neck Carpe Diem

Over the course of the summer, Carrie has shared pics of two new makes featuring a V-shaped neckline on a Carpe Diem dress and top.  It seems high time to explain how to substitute a V-neck for the scoop neckline on the Carpe Diem pattern. Read on to learn how… 

Categories: Alterations, Carpe Diem, Design, How to
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 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 May 2, 2023May 22, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Seams Are Sew Important

With the launch of our Tabby Jacket, we assembled a glossary of sewing terms that will assist any level of sewist when stitching up garments. I wrote each entry and connected the links to our blog posts and videos that illuminate the terms. Surprisingly, there were no blog posts about cutting lines,… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Pattern work
Posted on March 28, 2023October 19, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Neat Front Band Finishes

It is important to save some time and energy for the final step required to complete a Tabula Rasa Jacket project. In our virtual Tabula Rasa Jacket course, front band finishes are demonstrated thoroughly. This prompted me to find a blog post addressing this topic to list as an additional resource. Guess… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Hems and finishes, How to, Jackets
Posted on March 14, 2023January 20, 2025 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Funnel Neck Sweater Tee

A few weeks ago, Rae wrote about sewing jackets and vests with the funnel neck pattern from Rain or Shine Variations, one of our favorite styles. I hope you saw her beautiful finished blue jacket on Fit for Art’s Instagram or Facebook! A few months ago, I experimented with creating… 

Categories: Design, How to, Knit Tops, Knits, Wide Neckline
Posted on February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Funnel Neck Fit and Fun

Sewing with the Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern and the Rain or Shine Variations expansion package offers so many interesting design options that we love.  In retrospect we often wonder why we jammed so much into one little package, but that works to your advantage. As with all our variations, there… 

Categories: Fitting, How to, Jackets, Rain or Shine
Posted on February 14, 2023February 21, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 9 Comments

Jumpstart Jacket Sewing Success

The Tabula Rasa Jacket sewing pattern was our very first Fit for Art Pattern.  We have sold thousands of them and offered fittings to those of you who have purchased it at an event or class.  Our website is full of inspirational samples, fitting assistance and blog chatter to get… 

Categories: Events, How to, Inspiration, Jackets
Posted on February 7, 2023February 21, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

The Eureka! Pants Scoop

Whenever we teach a Eureka! Pants that Fit pants class, it reminds us of the power of the scoop.  As we put each student in pants fitting shells last weekend at Artistic Artifacts, one of the first things we assessed was whether a scoop was needed to reshape either the… 

Categories: Fitting, Helpful Hints, How to, Pants, Pattern work
Posted on January 24, 2023June 18, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Birthday Cardigan and Carpe Diem Top

Do you love to sew for your family members? I am especially happy to sew for my two daughters. Like their mother, each of my daughters has a unique style, and it is best to keep that in mind when planning to sew personalized gifts for them.  Sew Personalized Gifts… 

Categories: Carpe Diem, Fabric, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Knits, Twin Set

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