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Category: Inspiration

Posted on October 11, 2016June 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 5 Comments

Sidney Opera House – Jacket Inspiration

Today we will take a look at a fabulous jacket created by my student and friend Judith.  We have collaborated on several Tabula Rasa Jackets  (TRJ) and many contain textiles Judith acquired during her exotic travels.  The central element of this newest jacket is a tea towel of the Sidney Opera… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Pockets
Posted on September 27, 2016September 26, 2016 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Sew Batik Rayon Tops and Bundles

I'll bet there is at least one bundle here you'd like!

Sew Batik rayons have been one of our personal favorite fabrics for several years, so we are pleased to be able to offer Sew Batik rayon bundles to our customers to use with the Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern and Variations.  Not only are the colors beautiful, they have a soft… 

Categories: Design, Fabric, Inspiration, Jackets, Shirts
Posted on September 20, 2016September 20, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Knits – Bundles, Boats and Ballets

Stitching up knits with coordinating fabric is a great way to expand your wardrobe with a one of a kind top, and we are here to help!  This is the third fall that we have assembled knit bundles with 2 ½ yards of coordinating fabric to encourage you to make… 

Categories: Design, Events, Fabric, Inspiration, Knits
Posted on September 13, 2016June 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Orange Linen with Liberty Trim

It’s a stash busting week again as we look at my orange linen unlined duster made with the Rain or Shine Variations (RSV) for the Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ).  Like last week’s black and white top, this warm orange colored topper is perfect for the change of seasons here in… 

Categories: Design, Fabric, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Pockets, Rain or Shine, Technique
Posted on August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

Pants Progress

Sewing pants was the focus of 3 participants at our Sew! Let’s Get Dressed Retreat last week.  Each had a different focus because their pants needs and sewing skills were different, but each left having made great progress on their Eureka! Pants journey. Let’s start with Sarah’s story.  She has… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Pants
Posted on August 16, 2016August 12, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Snazzy B’more Tunic

Sewing knit tunics with the Tabula Rasa Knit (TRK) pattern has become a bit of a passion for me.  The only thing I like better than designing and sewing tunics is wearing them.  It has become one of my go to looks. I was inspired by Nancy Penzi of Grand… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Knits, Repurposed
Posted on August 9, 2016August 5, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Museum Magic

Fabric shopping and museum hopping were on the agenda recently when Carrie and I took a trip to NYC. We got most of our errands out of the way on the first day so we could spend our second day at the museums.  There are so many excellent exhibits in… 

Categories: Events, Inspiration
Posted on July 19, 2016August 9, 2020 by Carrie Emerson — 1 Comment

Fireworks Rayon Shirt

Rayon Fireworks Shirt

While we were at the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Cleveland, I picked up a combo of rayon batiks from one of our favorite vendors, Sew Batik, to create a summer top.  Of course I had to use our new Rain or Shine Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket!… 

Categories: Design, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Pattern Development, Rain or Shine, Sleeves and Cuffs
Posted on July 12, 2016August 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Beach Coat Fun

Endless Summer Beach Coat

Sewing up a beach cover up seems like an old fashioned activity. In fact, the vintage beach coat patterns I pinned to my Pinterest page while designing this Rain or Shine Variation (RSV) of the Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ) were so inspiring. I do think that a beach cover up… 

Categories: Design, Fabric, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Rain or Shine
Posted on July 5, 2016August 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Say Hello to Rain or Shine Variations

Rain or Shine Variations - front cover

Ready to sew up some really fun new variations for your Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ)?  Then these Rain or Shine Variations are just for you.  They are so irresistible!  Here is a closer look at this jam-packed variation pattern. Our first idea for naming these TRJs was “Center Front Variations”… 

Categories: Design, Inspiration, Jackets, Pattern Development, Rain or Shine

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