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Category: Rain or Shine

Posted on November 15, 2016August 9, 2020 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

TRJ Hoodies

Pair of Rain or Shine Sweatshirts

One of the things we love about the new Rain or Shine Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket is the center front design which accommodates a zipper closure.  It’s a natural for adding a hood to make hooded coats and jackets.  Early in the Rain or Shine development process, we… 

Categories: Design, Fabric, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Knits, Rain or Shine, Zippers
Posted on November 1, 2016August 31, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 11 Comments

Home Dec Hooded Jacket

Last winter I searched my studio for zippers and stash fabric to test the Rain or Shine Variations (RSV) for the Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ).  One of my favorite finds was a navy home decorator remnant I had purchased years ago at G-Street Fabrics.  I remember loving the art-deco print… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Pockets, Rain or Shine, Sleeves and Cuffs, Zippers
Posted on September 13, 2016June 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Orange Linen with Liberty Trim

It’s a stash busting week again as we look at my orange linen unlined duster made with the Rain or Shine Variations (RSV) for the Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ).  Like last week’s black and white top, this warm orange colored topper is perfect for the change of seasons here in… 

Categories: Design, Fabric, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Pockets, Rain or Shine, Technique
Posted on August 23, 2016August 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Curved Jewel Neckline

Blue Liberty Cotton Jacket

Rain or Shine Variations (RSV) gives you so many new looks for your Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ).  Today we will look at an easy summer blouse that features the jewel neckline on this center front opening pattern. These two beautiful Liberty of London prints had been sitting on my shelf… 

Categories: Design, Fabric, How to, Jackets, Rain or Shine
Posted on July 19, 2016August 9, 2020 by Carrie Emerson — 1 Comment

Fireworks Rayon Shirt

Rayon Fireworks Shirt

While we were at the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Cleveland, I picked up a combo of rayon batiks from one of our favorite vendors, Sew Batik, to create a summer top.  Of course I had to use our new Rain or Shine Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket!… 

Categories: Design, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Pattern Development, Rain or Shine, Sleeves and Cuffs
Posted on July 12, 2016August 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Beach Coat Fun

Endless Summer Beach Coat

Sewing up a beach cover up seems like an old fashioned activity. In fact, the vintage beach coat patterns I pinned to my Pinterest page while designing this Rain or Shine Variation (RSV) of the Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ) were so inspiring. I do think that a beach cover up… 

Categories: Design, Fabric, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Rain or Shine
Posted on July 5, 2016August 9, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Say Hello to Rain or Shine Variations

Rain or Shine Variations - front cover

Ready to sew up some really fun new variations for your Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ)?  Then these Rain or Shine Variations are just for you.  They are so irresistible!  Here is a closer look at this jam-packed variation pattern. Our first idea for naming these TRJs was “Center Front Variations”… 

Categories: Design, Inspiration, Jackets, Pattern Development, Rain or Shine

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