We buy fabric for all sorts of reasons: it is a great print, or the perfect color, has the right drape, is the perfect fiber combination, will fill a hole in our wardrobe, will bliss the heart. Now I will confess that I also buy fabric to match an…
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…
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…
So, let’s get dressed with some comfortable Tabula Rasa Knits (TRK) for fall! This seems to be my direction lately and Carrie and I found some lovely knits when we shopped in NYC in August. Luckily, we bought enough to share with you; there are a limited number of…
In the spring, after we had finished cutting and assembling our knit bundles, there were a few small pieces left over. We could not throw them away, so they went into the bucket for small knits. Usually these scraps become contrasting neck bindings, pockets or yokes. One colorful floral piece…
As Rae mentioned last week, we are working on a knit pattern with neckline variations for the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic. We hope it will be ready for release this Fall. In the meantime, I’m going to share a few easy sleeve variations that you can try now!…
In any garment sewing, it is wise to be observant when placing a print on the body. Usually I am trying not to draw attention to my bust line and full arms, so my habit is to drape my printed fabric on the dress form or over my body in front…
As I promised last week, I took a break from my French jacket to make a cozy knit tunic. The weather in Baltimore has been very cold and the magenta print brushed knit on the shelf was calling my name. I even had a stretch trim to finish the neck…
Sewing up a mixed knit tee or tunic using the Tabula Rasa Knits pattern is a snap! Today we will give you a few tips on successfully mixing knits. It’s even easier if you buy one of Fit for Art’s knit bundles. We have done the work to find three knits that coordinate…
Sewing with sweatery knits is often full of surprises and sometimes takes a bit of creative thinking. So is the story of this Tabula Rasa Knit Tee that I made last week. The fabric really did present some challenges, but the finished product is going to fill a big hole…
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