Sewing artfully is a Fit for Art tradition and this recently finished quilted Tabula Rasa Vest, made using the free downloadable vest directions, is a perfect example. In December you read about the beginnings of my design process for this Asian inspired vest for Carrie. Now follow along as the…
Over the last year, we have sewn up some fun knits with the colorful cotton jersey from SewBatik. It is a very user-friendly knit to begin your knit sewing journey and makes very fun Tabula Rasa Knit Tee shirts as well as tailored cardigan twin sets using our Twin Set Variation…
As winter takes her last gasp, I am happily ensconced in a faux fur/faux leather vest made with the basic Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern and Jean Jacket Variations. This project was previewed in the post Jumpstart Your 2021 Sewing where you can see photos of the fabric draped on the…
This scrap happy olive Tabula Rasa Knit pieced tee, cut to a tunic length, brings back good memories. I wore it for the first time during an expo in February 2020, before the pandemic shut down the country. It was made to expand my olive core wardrobe; the scraps that became…
We are pleased to introduce you to Becky Fulgoni! You may already know her as a Threads Magazine digital ambassador. Becky says: “My love affair with fabric and sewing started when I was in grade school. Being extra tall, sewing my own clothes meant that I could have sleeves and…
We have some fun class experiences ready for you this winter into spring. They are all virtual as we continue to shelter in place in compliance with safety protocols. We hope you will join us to sharpen your skills and increase your creativity. OSQE Classes With our partners at the…
We are sewing Fit for Art’s two newest variations to jumpstart our new year sewing: Jean Jacket Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket and Twin Set Variations for the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic. Both of these fun designs are casual and comfy, which is certainly the best kind…
Sewing Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic tops is a quick and easy way to perk up a comfy, casual wardrobe. This fall, however, I took the slow path to new knit top nirvana by practicing, planning, and finally painting one. It is made from a lovely soft gold sparkly knit jersey that…
Design a cozy pieced and quilted vest as a snuggly layering piece for chilly winter days at home. It is also a great way to use a favorite group of quilting cottons, either from your stash or new acquisitions. I am preparing to make a quilted vest using a seasoned…
When I find a sewing technique I love and master, it is time to push the technique in a new direction. My current article in Threads Magazine, Beaded Connections, is a perfect example of continuously stretching a favorite technique. Why Rolled Edge Seams? In the beginning, I first used rolled…
Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic
$15.00 – $20.00
Tabby Jacket
$15.00 – $20.00
Knit Wearable Mock-up Kit
$30.00 – $38.00
