It is so gratifying to be able to whip up a new knit top in just a few hours! Having a fitted core pattern for the easy-to-construct Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic and its variations makes this possible. This post features two tops that Rae and Carrie sewed up…
Category: Wide Neckline
Flat Piping Defines a Knit
Adding detail to a knit top is a fun way to keep tees made from the same pattern like the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic, looking fresh and interesting. Flat piping is a great detail that is not difficult, but does require a bit more “seaming” attention than is usually…
Unique Cuffs for Knit Tops
As the finale to our virtual Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic class, we will take a look at a variety of unique cuff finishes for the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic, or any knit top pattern with sleeves you are stitching. Choosing a cuff design often comes toward the…
Same Knit – Different Styling
Great knit fabrics, according to Fit for Art, have a lovely drape or feel and a beautiful color or a fanciful print. Sometimes when we find such a knit, we buy plenty and share it with each other and our sewing friends. This can lead to some funny circumstances where…
Funnel Neck Sweater Tee
A few weeks ago, Rae wrote about sewing jackets and vests with the funnel neck pattern from Rain or Shine Variations, one of our favorite styles. I hope you saw her beautiful finished blue jacket on Fit for Art’s Instagram or Facebook! A few months ago, I experimented with creating…
New Pink Tees
Over the last few weeks while Carrie has been working on her new summer wardrobe, I have been sewing pink Tabula Rasa Knit Tees. Seems I wore out most of my essential tees while living through isolation and was reminded of this every time I wanted to wear my beautiful…
Look Good and Feel Good Knits
Knit tops and pants have been winners in the pandemic wardrobe. Making DIY knit clothes is not hard with a set of basic patterns and some fun fabrics. When visiting online fabric retailers these days, I often head to the French Terry and Sweatshirt fabric tab for options to update my everyday…
Sweet Cupcake Dress
Stitch up an easy knit summer dress using the Tabula Rasa Knit tee and tunic pattern. This little confection will inspire you to lengthen your personalized knit pattern to dress length and to draft a little cap sleeve to dress up the tank top styling found in the Twin Set…
Lace Godets Dress Up a Tee
Knit tops are essential in our casual wardrobe, but why not add a knit top to your dressier wardrobe? Several years ago, in France, I found this beautiful rayon jersey printed in panels. It has all of Carrie’s favorite colors, so a piece dropped into my suitcase as a gift for…
Wonderful Weekend Retreat for Sewing Knits
We are delighted to report that our zoom retreat hosted by OSQE and co-sponsored by SewBatik went wonderfully well this past weekend. The topic was Nifty Tabula Rasa Knit Tops and everyone who participated made something with a SewBatik cotton jersey kit. Carrie and I were busy beforehand sewing up…