
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…
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…
Hopefully you already know how fun and easy it is to stitch up tops using the Tabula Rasa Knit pattern (TRK). They have become a staple in my wardrobe and several of our friends were sporting their TRK tunics at the last ASDP (Association of Sewing and Design Professionals) conference. As…
Color block garments are all the rage this season, so Carrie is going to take a turn to blog about making a color block Tee with the new Tabula Rasa Knits pattern. I’ve been thinking about this project for months, seeing lots of color block garments in the fashion news…
Carrie and I are making plans to stitch up something trendy to spruce up our fall wardrobes and our booth display. There was a bit of a nip in the early morning air last week and it inspired us to check out the newspapers, magazines and fashion blogs to find…
Our winter, spring and summer sewing was great fun this year because we were using our Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic patterns. It is so easy to stitch up these two great square armhole knit tops! Plan to make several because the more knits you sew, the easier it is to…