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Category: Knit Tops

Posted on September 12, 2023June 18, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Copy Cat Tops

Over the last year I have added a few new knits to my collection. Two in particular were direct copy cats of tops I had made before, loved and wore out. One, a tee using a multitude of black and white scrap fabrics and the second, my favorite U-neck tunic from the… 

Categories: Inspiration, Knit Tops, Knits
Posted on August 22, 2023June 18, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Flat Piping Defines a Knit

Adding detail to a knit top is a fun way to keep tees made from the same pattern like the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic, looking fresh and interesting. Flat piping is a great detail that is not difficult, but does require a bit more “seaming” attention than is usually… 

Categories: Fabric, Helpful Hints, Knit Tops, Knits, Technique, Wide Neckline
Posted on June 13, 2023June 20, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Unique Cuffs for Knit Tops

As the finale to our virtual Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic class, we will take a look at a variety of unique cuff finishes for the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic, or any knit top pattern with sleeves you are stitching. Choosing a cuff design often comes toward the… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Helpful Hints, Knit Tops, Knits, Sleeves and Cuffs, Twin Set, Wide Neckline
Posted on May 16, 2023October 14, 2023 by Rae Cumbie

Same Knit – Different Styling

Great knit fabrics, according to Fit for Art, have a lovely drape or feel and a beautiful color or a fanciful print.  Sometimes when we find such a knit, we buy plenty and share it with each other and our sewing friends.  This can lead to some funny circumstances where… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Helpful Hints, Knit Tops, Pants, Wide Neckline
Posted on April 4, 2023April 23, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Empowered Knit Sewing

In May Fit for Art will be bringing you another 4 week sew-along hosted by Sewbattical. This class is designed to empower you to sew knit fabrics with confidence using the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic pattern.  The four classes, each 1½ hours of live conversation, will be held… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Knit Tops, Knits, Online teaching
Posted on March 14, 2023January 20, 2025 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Funnel Neck Sweater Tee

A few weeks ago, Rae wrote about sewing jackets and vests with the funnel neck pattern from Rain or Shine Variations, one of our favorite styles. I hope you saw her beautiful finished blue jacket on Fit for Art’s Instagram or Facebook! A few months ago, I experimented with creating… 

Categories: Design, How to, Knit Tops, Knits, Wide Neckline
Posted on February 28, 2023March 2, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Sew Comfortable Layers – Fashion Forecast

As we transition to new weather, how should our wardrobes transition to stay up to date?  Sew comfortable layers! While I am always interested in checking out the advice in the online fashion columns, I do not always choose to follow the trends. Our featured image above, taken by a friend… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Knit Tops, Pants, Wardrobe
Posted on October 11, 2022June 18, 2024 by Carrie Emerson — 7 Comments

Piecing with Knit Fabrics

As we were preparing for the Fredericksburg Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, Carrie took on the task of creating a sample top with the fabric from one of our new knit bundles featuring a bright floral print on black with solid black or green. Because I was using pieces left… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Design, Helpful Hints, How to, Knit Tops, Knits
Posted on January 19, 2021May 22, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Knit Sewing Supports

Sewing fashionable knit garments has been a Fit for Art goal for many years. We are constantly pushing the design envelope with the core Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic pattern (TRK) by adding variations to change up the look of the basic knit top adjusted for your personal fit. When… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Design, Fabric, Knit Tops, Knits, Twin Set, Wide Neckline
Posted on May 19, 2020December 18, 2023 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Confetti Surplice Knit Top

This week features my favorite variation for Tabula Rasa Knits – the Surplice from Clever Crossing Variations.  Why do I love this  variation?  The band is so easy to put on; the surplice is great for shaping at the waist when you want a closer fit; and the overlapping front… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, How to, Knit Tops, Knits

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