Cue the trumpets… Fit for Art has a big announcement to make… We are (finally) joining the modern age of sewing patterns by offering downloadable Fit for Art patterns! We hope you are as thrilled as we are to introduce Fit for Art’s first digital patterns. Many thanks to Madeline,…
A colorful abstract digital print Ramie, purchased at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo in February, has been calling my name for several weeks. It was pre-washed and draped on the dress form in my sewing studio so I could wrap my head around how to place the print successfully. It…
It has been a luxury to have time to sew gifts as we shelter in place. Last week I embraced the opportunity to make matching mother/daughter birthday beach coats for Erin and Rory. You have met them in Sew! Let’s Get Dressed before, Erin is our recently retired graphic designer…
Sewing basic Tabula Rasa Jackets (TRJ) in spring is a logical choice since they are often made with unlined cotton. Watch this new rose cotton TRJ come together. It will be a great introduction if you are just beginning to sew TRJ’s and a little refresher with a surprise near…
This week we are going to review the basics for constructing and fitting a Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ) mock-up. If you are new to the TRJ, we are delighted you have joined the Fit for Art family! If you saw us at an expo and were sized in our fitting shells,…
Sewing up a Jean Jacket Variation of the Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ) is a great project for this stay-at-home time. It is not hard, but there is lots of pattern work and basic sewing involved in the Classic Jean Jacket. Now that you have some extra time, give it a…
When times are good and when they are hard, sewing is one of my reliable friends. So when we found out last Friday morning that the OSQE in Atlanta would close a day early, we spent a busy day teaching and giving trunk shows before packing up and heading home. …
We are always talking about developing Three Core Patterns for One Great Wardrobe. Today we introduce Marie who has conquered all three of our core patterns and is gradually stitching up a comfortable and interesting wardrobe. Because she is pleased with her new wardrobe additions, we are tickled pink! It…
The boro stitched Tabula Rasa Jacket is finished and it was fun to have in the booth in Puyallup and as a visual for several classes. I finished the hand work on the airplane to Seattle last Monday and in the set up line at the Expo Fairgrounds on Wednesday…
What do you wear when you feel bad? Have you made some super comfortable house clothes that keep you from looking as bad as you feel? This past week I have had a very persistent case of the flu. By the time you read this I hope to be better…
Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic
Price range: $20.00 through $30.00
Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets
$22.99
Tabby Jacket
Price range: $15.00 through $20.00
