How Clothing Patterns Work

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Let patterns be your guide to sewing clothing that looks and feels great. Learn how to decipher sizing systems, take body measurements, prepare patterns, why to make a mock-up, how to place the pattern on the fabric, cutting, and marking. Rae will take you on an informative tour of the… 

Nifty Tabula Rasa Knit Tops Retreat

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Join Fit for Art Patterns, SewBatik and Original Sewing & Quilt Expo for a weekend of zoom sewing. Our 2-day retreat will begin Saturday morning and wrap up with show and tell late Sunday afternoon. Both Carrie and Rae will be on hand each day to help you fashion a… 

Knit Fit Nuances – Original Sewing and Quilt Expo Zoom Class

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Join the fun in this online Zoom class with Rae Cumbie and the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo. Class Description: Are your fashion knit creations effortless to wear or do they stretch akwardly in some places and ride up in others? Take a close up look at several fitting tricks… 

ASG Virtual Conference – Layering a Trending Technique

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Join Rae during the ASG Virtual Conference July 11 to take your sewing in fun new directions using the fabrics and threads you love for successful results. Layer with invisible or artful techniques that require no more than your basic sewing tools to create garments that will be beautiful for… 

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Original Sewing & Quilt Expo – Cleveland/Akron OH

John S. Knight Center Akron, OH, United States

Fit for Art looks forward to returning to the Cleveland area for the 2021 Original Sewing & Quilt Expo in a brand new expo space!  We can't wait to see old and new friends in the vendor hall; come by Fit for Art's booth for a jacket or pant fitting,… 

Finding Pants Heaven – Zoom Class with Original Sewing and Quilt Expo

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Join the fun in this online Zoom class with Rae Cumbie and the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo. Class Description: Can you find pants that are comfortable and are styled with the finishes you like best? Need a pattern that has all the elements for your perfect pants? Take control… 

Quilted Jacket Success – Zoom Class with Original Sewing & Quilt Expo

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Join the fun in this online Zoom class with Rae Cumbie and the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo. Class Description: If you can make a quilt, you can create a quilted jacket that fits well while looking and feeling great. Learn how to gather great materials, plan your designs, work… 

Get Ready to Sew Clothing -Zoom Class with Original Sewing and Quilt Expo

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This class will equip you with the basic tools and fundamentals you will need to be successful as you enter world of garment sewing. You will look at your sewing machine with new eyes as you stitch up a comfortable wardrobe of clothes suited to your personal curves and lifestyle.… 

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo – Fredericksburg, VA

Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA

Fit for Art looks forward to returning to Fredericksburg for the 2021 Original Sewing & Quilt Expo!  We can't wait to see old and new friends in the vendor hall; come by Fit for Art's booth for a jacket or pant fitting, to pick up new patterns and supplies, and… 

Garment Sewing Basics

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Garment sewing can be very rewarding and allows you to choose your best style and fit. Rae is here to teach you the best practices for sewing clothing before you sit down at the sewing machine. In this series you have learned how to choose and cut out  fabric and…