Some fabric can be a challenge to envision as a garment and the knit featured here was one of those for Rae. When she ordered it from our supplier years ago thinking it would be great in the knit bundles we occasionally put together, she only saw the light blue/grey,…
Carrie has been playing with a group of 3 very special Japanese indigo fabrics gifted to Fit for Art several years ago by our friend Julie B. The group includes 3 different motifs in white on indigo-dyed cotton fabric; each length of fabric is just over 14” wide. Curiously, the…
As we celebrate Fit for Art’s 15th anniversary we are repeating some of your favorite blog posts with an occasional update. It is true that the Swing Variation for the Tabula Rasa is truly one of Rae’s favorites and this post shows some really terrific ways to finish it to…
V-Neckline Variations for the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic pattern includes a fun Tie Sleeve which is a cheerful detail for any new Carpe Diem. Here are some step-by-steps so you can add tie sleeves to Carpe Diems using three different methods of finishing the outer edge of the ties. …
From time to time we bring you book reviews and here are 4 more fabric, fashion or design centric books. Rae thinks you, too, might enjoy these recommendations for your summer bookshelf. The Empresses of 7th Avenue The most scholarly of the group is Empresses of Seventh Avenue by Nancy…
Today we take a closer look at how to add a Curved Collar to a V-Neckline Carpe Diem Dress or Tunic. The collar and V-front work together to gracefully frame the wearer’s face, making this a very flattering style for a transitional or cool-weather top or dress. Read on for tips on…
It is Spring in our part of the world and we are experiencing classic Mid-Atlantic weather. Some days are sunny and cool, others are hot and humid, then it turns chilly and rainy. We don’t often write about the weather but we do write about getting dressed and this time…
We’ve been talking about and sharing photos of vests lately, primarily unlined and quilted vests. So this seems like a good time to revisit a popular blog post with step-by-steps on how to line a Tabula Rasa Vest. This post describes how Carrie made the Funnel Neck Ikat Vest with…
Tomorrow is April Fools’ Day and as the calendar turns, Rae is wondering how time flies by so quickly. This week is quiet on her schedule, so she will be playing with the Ditto Form, which arrived weeks ago and has not even been extended to full height. Here is her report.…
Recently Carrie decided to make a great transitional jumper for Spring with some fine wale corduroy purchased in France last summer. It boasts a colorful floral print on an off-white ground and is quite light weight. As a sleeveless jumper, it will be useful for 3 seasons, choosing a short…
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