When the weather begins to shift, Carpe Diem’s are as easy as a vest (last week’s feature) to pull out of the closet and get dressed for the day. When Carrie and I gathered with our magnificent marketing colleague recently, we were all wearing Carpe Diem looks, so we decided…
Vests for kids made with the Tabby Jacket Pattern and for grown-ups using the Tabula Rasa Jacket Pattern are great for the times of year when the seasons change. This pair of vests were made as spring was approaching but they are still perfect for our current move into fall.…
Over the last year I have added a few new knits to my collection. Two in particular were direct copy cats of tops I had made before, loved and wore out. One, a tee using a multitude of black and white scrap fabrics and the second, my favorite U-neck tunic from the…
A year and a half ago, my long standing friend MC asked me to help her sew sustainable garments to add to her wardrobe. She had heard an interview on the radio discussing fast fashion and the long term price our society and the environment will pay for many of…
Over the course of the summer, Carrie has shared pics of two new makes featuring a V-shaped neckline on a Carpe Diem dress and top. It seems high time to explain how to substitute a V-neck for the scoop neckline on the Carpe Diem pattern. Read on to learn how…
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…
What a heavenly week in France we had with our Enchanting France – Embellishing Fabric group this year at La Cascade. Here is a little photo wrap us to inspire you to join us in 2024. We began and finished the week in the inspiring third floor studio at La…
Bonjour from France! Rae and Carrie are busy this week leading Fit for Art’s annual retreat, Enchanting France – Embellishing Fabric, at La Cascade in southern France. This pic was taken during our pastel dyeing day, walking among the sunflower fields. We will be back to posting our typical blogs…
As Carrie and I head into our week at La Cascade, we thought we would take the opportunity to apprise you of our fall sewing event schedule. We work hard to craft a variety of classes each season to give all our friends an opportunity to learn with us at…
What’s more fun than sewing? Sharing the joy of sewing with a young person, of course! With the roll out of the Tabby Jacket, Rae and Carrie asked fellow creator, Edye Sanford, to put together some thoughts on sewing with kids (and really any newer sewists). Read on for insiration.…
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