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SUMMARY:Get Going Sewing Quilted Jackets
DESCRIPTION:With Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets: Four Approaches\, Ten Distinctive Designs\, Two Downloadable Patterns by Rae Cumbie and Carrie Emerson of Fit for Art Patterns as your bible\, enjoy two inspiring days in the Artistic Artifacts classroom as you choose a design\, fabric and all the details for your own quilted jacket or one to be given as a gift. Plan to spend the first day working on a mock-up if you have not sewn with Fit for Art’s jacket patterns before. We will finish the day with a discussion of the jacket of your dreams and get right to it on day two. Whether you are sewing a kids or adult jacket or vest\, you may not get finished\, but you will be on your way to a fabulous quilted coat! We will wrap up the second day looking at seams and finishes to help you construct a great garment that will last a lifetime.
URL:https://fitforartpatterns.com/event/get-going-sewing-quilted-jackets-2/
LOCATION:Artistic Artifacts\, 4750 Eisenhower Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Sew Successfully Retreat - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Rae and Carrie for 3 days of dedicated sewing at this retreat for beginner to advanced sewists.  Let us inspire your creativity on a project or help you perfect that fit while working in a community of fellow sewists in a beautiful space.  We will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily to provide expert guidance and individualized help toward success on your chosen sewing projects. This may include assistance with: \n\n\n\n\nFitting Fit for Art’s patterns\, beginning from our fit samples or from the mock-up or garment you bring with you.\n\n\n\nMaking pattern adjustments for fit.\n\n\n\nModifying a Fit for Art jacket\, knit\, or pants pattern for Variations or Details.\n\n\n\nPlanning a coordinated travel or everyday wardrobe.\n\n\n\nWorking with fabric in your stash\, such as developing a mixed fiber garment.\n\n\n\nPlanning and making a more complex wearable art garment.\n\n\n\nTrying a project featured in a Sew! Let’s Get Dressed blog post.\n\n\n\nCreating a quilted jacket\, vest or coat.\n\n\n\nOr whatever Fit for Art sewing project you are dreaming about!\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nThe fee is $700 for the 3-day retreat. The fee includes lunch and ample snacks and beverages each day\, and complimentary parking. Fit for Art will provide a sewing table for each participant (which can be left set up day-to-day) plus: cutting tables\, ironing stations\, pattern paper\, pattern drafting tools\, and the Tabula Rasa Jacket and Eureka! Pants that Fit fitting shells. Bring your own sewing machine\, serger if desired\, basic sewing and cutting tools\, patterns\, fabric\, thread and notions for your projects. We will also have Fit for Art’s patterns\, tools\, interfacing\, mock-up fabric\, and select fashion fabrics available for purchase. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nMaritime Conference Center in Linthicum Maryland (right by the Baltimore Washington International Airport). This lovely facility is easily accessible from the airport\, train\, light rail or MARC.  Rooms are available for $175 per night for a single or $220 for a double\, plus state and local taxes. Room rate includes both breakfast and dinner in the conference center dining room and access to recreational facilities on the grounds.  Call Maritime directly at 410-859-5700 to reserve a room by Oct. 21\, 2026. Identify yourself as being with Fit for Art Patterns Retreat Fall 2026 (group 13234) for rooms in our reserved block. \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nRegister now to reserve your space with a deposit of $125. Participation will be limited to 12 students each day\, so plan to register early. Please read our Event Cancellation Policy here. If the retreat is sold out and you would like to be placed on our wait list in case of cancellations\, please contact us directly. \n\n\n\nQuestions?  Please contact us!
URL:https://fitforartpatterns.com/event/sew-successfully-fall-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Maritime Conference Center\, 692 Maritime Boulevard\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sewing Retreat
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SUMMARY:Save the Date - Carpe Diem Dress Tunic Class
DESCRIPTION:Any time is the perfect time to stitch up Fit for Art’s Carpe Deim pattern to seize the day! Thispattern is suited for both wardrobe basics and fanciful tops in a variety of lengths and sleevefinishes. We will get started with a fitting sample to assure you have a comfortable fit. We willspend time checking out all the many ways the top can be made for every season of the year.Bring your favorite woven fabrics from home or choose some fabrics from the excellentcollection at Capital Quilts for your first of many Carpe Deim creations. Look forward to aconversation about interfacings for enhanced garment sewing and creative use of fabrics. The Possibilities are Endless
URL:https://fitforartpatterns.com/event/save-the-date-carpe-diem-dress-tunic-class/
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SUMMARY:Sew Successfully Retreat - Spring 2027
DESCRIPTION:Join Rae and Carrie for 3 days of dedicated sewing at this retreat for beginner to advanced sewists.  Let us inspire your creativity on a project or help you perfect that fit while working in a community of fellow sewists in a beautiful space.  We will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily to provide expert guidance and individualized help toward success on your chosen sewing projects. This may include assistance with: \n\n\n\n\nFitting Fit for Art’s patterns\, beginning from our fit samples or from the mock-up or garment you bring with you.\n\n\n\nMaking pattern adjustments for fit.\n\n\n\nModifying a Fit for Art jacket\, knit\, or pants pattern for Variations or Details.\n\n\n\nPlanning a coordinated travel or everyday wardrobe.\n\n\n\nWorking with fabric in your stash\, such as developing a mixed fiber garment.\n\n\n\nPlanning and making a more complex wearable art garment.\n\n\n\nTrying a project featured in a Sew! Let’s Get Dressed blog post.\n\n\n\nCreating a quilted jacket\, vest or coat.\n\n\n\nOr whatever Fit for Art sewing project you are dreaming about!\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nThe fee is $725 for the 3-day retreat. The fee includes lunch and ample snacks and beverages each day\, and complimentary parking. Fit for Art will provide a sewing table for each participant (which can be left set up day-to-day) plus: cutting tables\, ironing stations\, pattern paper\, pattern drafting tools\, and the Tabula Rasa Jacket and Eureka! Pants that Fit fitting shells. Bring your own sewing machine\, serger if desired\, basic sewing and cutting tools\, patterns\, fabric\, thread and notions for your projects. We will also have Fit for Art’s patterns\, tools\, interfacing\, mock-up fabric\, and select fashion fabrics available for purchase. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nMaritime Conference Center in Linthicum Maryland (right by the Baltimore Washington International Airport). This lovely facility is easily accessible from the airport\, train\, light rail or MARC.  Rooms are available for $179 per night for a single or $241 for a double\, plus state and local taxes. Room rate includes both breakfast and dinner in the conference center dining room and access to recreational facilities on the grounds.  Call Maritime directly at 410-859-5700\, then press 7) by March 17\, 2027to reserve a room in our block. Identify yourself as being with Fit for Art Patterns Retreat Spring 2027 (group 14802). \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nRegister now to reserve your space with a deposit of $125. Participation will be limited to 12 students each day\, so plan to register early. Please read our Event Cancellation Policy here. If the retreat is sold out and you would like to be placed on our wait list in case of cancellations\, please contact us directly. \n\n\n\nQuestions?  Please contact us!
URL:https://fitforartpatterns.com/event/sew-successfully-retreat-spring-2027/
LOCATION:Maritime Conference Center\, 692 Maritime Boulevard\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Licensing Seminar,Sewing Retreat
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SUMMARY:Chasing Coco in Enchanted France
DESCRIPTION:Our lane in Durfort\n\n\n\nFit for Art Patterns invites you to refresh your creative spirit at La Cascade Artists Retreat in Durfort\, a medieval artisan village in the Languedoc region of southern France. Join Rae Cumbie and guest instructor Barbie McCormick for a week of stitching\, exploring and sharing ideas with like-minded makers.  Registration will begin on Wednesday October 21 at noon eastern time. \n\n\n\n\nThe sunflowers welcome you\n\n\n\nRae and Barbie welcome you\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, we’ll be chasing Coco—exploring the legendary sewing techniques Coco Chanel developed for her soft yet sophisticated jackets more than a century ago. In the studio\, we’ll work with classic Chanel-inspired materials such as boucle and silk to create a vest and/or bag. Rae and Barbie will guide you through the process\, from personalizing Fit for Art’s Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern and selecting materials to cutting\, stitching and embellishing your project. \n\n\n\n\nShopping at Aline’s magical Antique Textile and Paper Attalier\n\n\n\nShopping at Aline’s magical Antique Textile and Paper Attalier\n\n\n\n\nOur days will be divided between creative time in the cozy third-floor studio of our 17th-century home and excursions around the region. We’ll visit neighboring Revel with its famous regional market and explore the tree-lined streets\, flower fields\, peaceful vistas\, small villages and historic landmarks in the surrounding countryside . \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial outings connected to our Coco theme will include a visit to a textile museum with exhibits on the making of boucle threads and fabrics\, plus shopping at a fine fabric store known for its beautiful selection of boucle and silk. Rae’s bilingual daughter\, Anna\, who lives and works in Toulouse as an English teacher\, will join us from time to time and add another layer to our French adventure. \n\n\n\n\nFabrics \n\n\n\nHistoric Samples\n\n\n\nDying Room at Textile Museum\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Details\n\n\n\nThe retreat fee is $3\,350 and includes materials\, lodging\, all group meals\, field trips and plenty of memorable experiences. Class size is limited to 9 participants. Registration will begin on Wednesday October 21 at noon eastern time. \n\n\n\nAnna and Rae enjoying the mountain stream.\n\n\n\nAccommodations are double occupancy with shared baths. A limited number of single rooms are available for an additional $800. We’ll travel in shared rental cars from the Toulouse airport to La Cascade and throughout the region. \n\n\n\nThe nonrefundable registration fee is $1\,000. Please read our event cancellation policy before registering. \n\n\n\nNot included are airfare to and from Toulouse\, required travel insurance\, an occasional restaurant meal and personal purchases. \n\n\n\nA Note About La Cascade\n\n\n\nWelcome to La Cascade\n\n\n\nPart of La Cascade’s charm is its age and setting\, but that also means a few practical considerations. Bedroom accommodations are on the second floor and the studio is on the third\, accessible only by stairs. There is no air conditioning beyond the natural airflow and the cool stream running alongside the property\, and summer in southern France can be quite warm. \n\n\n\nQuestions? We welcome you to contact Rae at rae@fitforartpatterns.com. \n\n\n\nSitting by the stream
URL:https://fitforartpatterns.com/event/chasing-coco-in-enchanted-france/
LOCATION:La Cascade\, Durfort\, France
CATEGORIES:Sewing Retreat
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SUMMARY:Sew Successfully Retreat - Fall 2027
DESCRIPTION:Join Rae and Carrie for 3 days of dedicated sewing at this retreat for beginner to advanced sewists.  Let us inspire your creativity on a project or help you perfect that fit while working in a community of fellow sewists in a beautiful space.  We will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily to provide expert guidance and individualized help toward success on your chosen sewing projects. This may include assistance with: \n\n\n\n\nFitting Fit for Art’s patterns\, beginning from our fit samples or from the mock-up or garment you bring with you.\n\n\n\nMaking pattern adjustments for fit.\n\n\n\nModifying a Fit for Art jacket\, knit\, or pants pattern for Variations or Details.\n\n\n\nPlanning a coordinated travel or everyday wardrobe.\n\n\n\nWorking with fabric in your stash\, such as developing a mixed fiber garment.\n\n\n\nPlanning and making a more complex wearable art garment.\n\n\n\nTrying a project featured in a Sew! Let’s Get Dressed blog post.\n\n\n\nCreating a quilted jacket\, vest or coat.\n\n\n\nOr whatever Fit for Art sewing project you are dreaming about!\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nThe fee is $750 for the 3-day retreat. The fee includes lunch and ample snacks and beverages each day\, and complimentary parking. Fit for Art will provide a sewing table for each participant (which can be left set up day-to-day) plus: cutting tables\, ironing stations\, pattern paper\, pattern drafting tools\, and the Tabula Rasa Jacket and Eureka! Pants that Fit fitting shells. Bring your own sewing machine\, serger if desired\, basic sewing and cutting tools\, patterns\, fabric\, thread and notions for your projects. We will also have Fit for Art’s patterns\, tools\, interfacing\, mock-up fabric\, and select fashion fabrics available for purchase. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nMaritime Conference Center in Linthicum Maryland (right by the Baltimore Washington International Airport). This lovely facility is easily accessible from the airport\, train\, light rail or MARC.  Rooms are available for $179 per night for a single or $241 for a double\, plus state and local taxes. Room rate includes both breakfast and dinner in the conference center dining room and access to recreational facilities on the grounds.  Call Maritime directly at 410-859-5700\, then press 7) by October 20\, 2027 to reserve a room in our block. Identify yourself as being with Fit for Art Patterns Retreat Fall 2027 (group 14804). \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nRegister now to reserve your space with a deposit of $150. Participation will be limited to 12 students each day\, so plan to register early. Please read our Event Cancellation Policy here. If the retreat is sold out and you would like to be placed on our wait list in case of cancellations\, please contact us directly. \n\n\n\nQuestions?  Please contact us!
URL:https://fitforartpatterns.com/event/sew-successfully-retreat-fall-2027/
LOCATION:Maritime Conference Center\, 692 Maritime Boulevard\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Licensing Seminar,Sewing Retreat
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