I wanted to make knit tees for fall to go with my Recycled Denim Vest, so I chose the bundle with a green floral print and camel heather solid. I felt the tee needed to have full sleeves, so I decided to try the new layer and gathered cuff Rae…
As we prepare for the Fall Original Sewing & Quilt Expos, we are planning a new trunk show to introduce newcomers to the benefits of sewing with Fit for Art as well as to entertain our existing friends. Maybe you’ve seen Four Seasons of Jackets from One Pattern, Simple to…
Occasionally I write articles for Threads Magazine, like this one. It features a Tabula Rasa Knit tee extended to dress length, intricately stenciled with liquid fabric paint. Here are some additional details about painted knits that did not fit in the article, to encourage you to paint knits and sew…
Welcome to Sew! Let’s Get Dressed, a weekly blog that encourages you to sew successfully. Inspired by Rae’s gorgeous painted knit dress that appears in the September 2019 issue of Threads Magazine, I finally took the time to paint a Tabula Rasa Knit Tee for myself with our fluid textile…
This spring I stitched two new Tabula Rasa Knit (TRK) tops with the ends from our spring knit bundles. Do you have a knit bundle or two waiting to be stitched up? Maybe you will be inspired by these tops to work creatively with your coordinating fabrics. If you are…
Welcome to Sew! Let’s Get Dressed, a weekly blog that encourages you to #sewsuccessfully with #fitforartpatterns. With summer almost here, we are featuring warm weather wardrobe staples in our series Three Core Patterns – One Great Wardrobe. This group of casual garments demonstrate the great variety of looks that can…
The topic of the day is silk jersey, a luxuriously soft, drapey knit that is really quite special. If you have never sewn with silk jersey, our tips will help you sew successfully with this tricky fabric. Like most knits, silk jersey is a great choice for making Tabula Rasa Knit (TRK) tees and tunics. Silk jersey comes in solids or prints with luminous color. As with most silk fabrics, it sparkles in the light.
Welcome to Sew! Let’s Get Dressed, a weekly blog that encourages you to sew successfully. Several of you have asked how I created this fun knit top with a dramatic collar out of one of our spring knit bundles. I’ll share my process with you as a glimpse into creating…
Are you sewing Eureka! Pants with Glamour Details yet? They are such fun and bring some trendy wide leg style to your wardrobe. On Saturday, day 4 of our Sew Successfully retreat, I wore my luxury weight black rayon Eureka! Pants that Fit. They have the wide legs and…
Welcome to another installment of our series “Three Core Patterns – One Great Wardrobe”. Today’s wardrobe is based on one of my favorite pairs of pants in a dusty rose microfiber with lots of swinging drape. You will soon be able to make a similar pair with your Eureka! Pants…
Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic
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Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets
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Tabby Jacket
Price range: $15.00 through $20.00
