It is the Fit for Art tradition to offer a gift idea with downloadable instructions to thank you for your ongoing support. Why not gift yourself the time to make one for yourself? Or, choose stash fabrics or an embellishment technique to decorate one for a friend or family member. …
Today we are looking at an alternative way to finish the armholes and neckline of a sleeveless Carpe Diem Dress or Tunic. Patterns and instructions for finishing those areas with a traditional facing is included with the Carpe Diem, as seen on this sleeveless double gauze top. A few weeks…
Carrie made this notched scoop neck top very early in the development of the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic pattern. The notch opens the neckline up a bit, making it easier to pull a top or dress on over your head without a back closure. While the notch design didn’t…
There are so many options for finishing a garment’s hemline. While building the Creative Hemlines class for our spring Expo season, I realized that a solid knowledge of hem finish options is essential before launching into more creative hemlines. So, here is a rundown of hem finishes that can be…
Embellishing fabric for a unique garment is one of my passions. It is also the organizing principal behind our French Retreat which we hope to host again in August of 2022. It was there that I first envisioned a summer weight embellished garment combining my interest in collage and stencil…
I first conceived and started this Tabula Rasa Boro Vest project three years ago. Along the way it was put aside and picked up occasionally to work on during an extended car trip or the like. Last month I vowed to get it done in time for the upcoming Original…
How do you choose the final finishes on each sewing project? Utilitarian clothes are often finished by machine, but pretty clothes feel special when finished by hand. Hand Finishes for the Blouse Early this spring, I made a tunic length blouse using my Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern modified with the…
Sewing Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic tops is a quick and easy way to perk up a comfy, casual wardrobe. This fall, however, I took the slow path to new knit top nirvana by practicing, planning, and finally painting one. It is made from a lovely soft gold sparkly knit jersey that…
Let’s close out 2020 looking at some clothes that are easy to wear during these “stay at home” times. Today, enjoy this look at some rayon glamour pants to sew for the holidays. They have the wide leg silhouette and Hollywood waistband found in the Glamour Details Pattern for Eureka!…
When I find a sewing technique I love and master, it is time to push the technique in a new direction. My current article in Threads Magazine, Beaded Connections, is a perfect example of continuously stretching a favorite technique. Why Rolled Edge Seams? In the beginning, I first used rolled…
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