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Category: Inspiration

Posted on May 3, 2016May 3, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Sewing Basic Knit Tees

You know we love to share our mixed fabric knit tops to inspire you to have fun mixing knits into tees and tunics.  But don’t lose sight of the fact that the Tabula Rasa Knit (TRK) pattern makes great solid color basic tops that will complete an ensemble or support… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Knits
Posted on April 26, 2016April 26, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

It’s Pants Contest Time

Fit for Art Patterns has partnered with Pattern Review (PR) to sponsor the May Pants Contest.  We are hoping that all of you Eureka! Pants that Fit gals will enter.  The contest is not hard; you simply need to make a pair of woven, long pants with a closure during… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Pants
Posted on April 12, 2016March 21, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Japanese Double Faced Jacket – Part Two

Welcome back to our visit with the Double the Orient Tabula Rasa Jacket.  Last week the post looked closely at the design, basic construction and cuffs of this reversible TRJ.  In this post we will look at the finishes including the hem, the kimono band and the button closures. Preparing… 

Categories: Band Variations, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Technique
Posted on April 5, 2016June 25, 2024 by Rae Cumbie

Japanese Double Faced Jacket – Part One

Double-faced Cotton Jaquard - dark side

Our black and tan double-faced cotton jacquard is perfect for crafting a reversible Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ).  It is interesting, but subtle and it is a dream to sew and wear. Reversible jackets made from double-faced fabric do require careful planning with regards to the seams and the edge finishes. … 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Sleeves and Cuffs
Posted on March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Missteps on the Eureka! Pants Path

We really do believe that you can use the Eureka! Pants that Fit pattern to sew pants that look and feel good.  That’s why we build a fitting room, offer custom sizings at shows, and teach classes that include fitting assistance.  We love it when you e-mail and say, “I… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Pants
Posted on March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 7 Comments

Spring Celebration Jackets

We love to celebrate spring with fresh Tabula Rasa Jackets (TRJs)  in colors and fabrics that chase away the winter blues.  I am lucky to have a variety of spring jackets in my closet that have this very effect.  It makes getting dressed for Easter Sunday easier, even though here… 

Categories: Design, French Jackets, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets
Posted on March 8, 2016October 14, 2024 by Rae Cumbie

Introducing Wide Neckline Variations

Wide Neckline Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits

We are thrilled to share with you our first knit variation, which features wide necklines! We know you love your classic Tabula Rasa Tees & Tunics, and here is your chance to add some more variety to your knit top designs. Carrie and I had a grand time creating this package of… 

Categories: Inspiration, Knits, Wide Neckline
Posted on March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 by Carrie Emerson — 1 Comment

Challenge to Self!

“A little challenge goes a long way when you want to take your sewing up a notch.”  This is the opening sentence of the description for a new class I am teaching at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expos (OSQE) this spring.  It also captures my philosophy of sewing.  I… 

Categories: Design, Events, Helpful Hints, Inspiration
Posted on February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

Winter Shirts

Sewing warm and cozy shirts was one of my 2016 goals and I am happy to report I have 3 finished. There is something so simple about a shirt that fits, you just put it on and head off for your day. I have watched my husband do this for… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Shirts
Posted on January 19, 2016January 19, 2016 by Carrie Emerson — 5 Comments

Boiled Wool Sweater Jacket

  While in Minneapolis last fall for the ASDP conference, I purchased a lovely piece of peacock blue boiled wool from a local fabric store, Treadle Yard Goods.  I’m guessing it is a boiled wool jersey because it is softer and drapier than the boiled wool that I associate with… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Technique

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