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Category: Inspiration

Posted on October 10, 2017August 31, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Swing Tops: Similar yet Different

It is a fun exercise to examine two garments made from the same fabric.  In this case the tops are similar Tabula Rasa Jackets (TRJ).  I made one for Laura Murray, wearable artist extraordinaire, and one for myself.   Look closely at the next two photos and see if you can… 

Categories: Design, Fabric, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Shirts, Sleeves and Cuffs, Swing Variations
Posted on October 3, 2017October 2, 2017 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Redesigning for a Special Occasion

It is great fun to find new fabrics and shapes to update a dated garment.  So, when Katy, who I regularly design and sew for, brought me the dress she wore to her daughter’s wedding and asked for a redesign, I was all in.  She had a wedding to attend… 

Categories: Design, Fabric, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Repurposed
Posted on September 12, 2017September 10, 2017 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

Fall Tabula Rasa Design

As I return to the studio after almost 6 weeks away, I am itching to sew for fall.  It is such a refreshing time to be planning and sewing with the cool nip in the air each morning. A lovely floral linen, purchased at the ASG Conference, was really calling… 

Categories: Design, Fabric, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets
Posted on August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 by Rae Cumbie — 8 Comments

Samples For Threads

When designing and constructing jackets that will illustrate a magazine article, there is a certain level of anxiety that accompanies the project.  Most of my days in the studio are spent designing and testing new patterns or sewing up new clothes to hang in the booth and write about on… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Technique
Posted on August 1, 2017August 1, 2017 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Cleverly Curved Knit Hems

A knit hem option we include in the Clever Crossing Variations (CC) is the curved front hem.   It can be used on any double layer front, like the CC Surplice design, to add shaping at the hemline.  What can catch you off guard about this hemline is that it needs to… 

Categories: How to, Inspiration, Knits
Posted on July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 by Rae Cumbie — 5 Comments

Scenes from the Expo

Sewing ideas are everywhere at an Original Sewing and Quilt Expo and we are proud to be part of the inspiration.  Since we are now on the road south from the Raleigh OSQE to the ASG Annual conference in Orlando, we decided to share with you some highlights from our… 

Categories: Events, Inspiration
Posted on July 18, 2017June 12, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Sew Knits with Clever Crossings

Clever Crossing Variations front cover

We love to sew knits, and we are happy to encourage you to sew fun knit tops with a variation to the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic. Welcome to the Clever Crossing Variations. We called this package of variations Clever Crossings because it is full of great patterns, templates… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Knits
Posted on July 11, 2017August 31, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Hot Summer Sewing

Is sewing for summer different from sewing in the cooler seasons?  If you live in a seasonal climate like I do, the answer is yes.  Hot and humid weather calls for clothing that is effortless, light, airy and washable.  No opportunities to get lost in layers of facings, interfacings, linings… 

Categories: Band Variations, Design, Fabric, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Sleeves and Cuffs
Posted on June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 by Rae Cumbie — 8 Comments

Finding Beauty and Peace

My sewing studio is my refuge and lately I want to hide there.  Last Wednesday I went to the studio in the morning and turned on the radio to keep me company.  The news was bleak and after catching up with the breaking news that included shootings, fires, and wars,… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration
Posted on May 30, 2017June 10, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Oh So Trendy

Splashes & Dots

If you follow fashion you know that each season the magazines identify trends to help you curate a wardrobe that is “Au Courant”.  We don’t usually think of our pattern collection and design direction as trendy, but this year some of the spring and summer trends fall right in line… 

Categories: Band Variations, Design, Inspiration, Jackets

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