Sewing basic Tabula Rasa Jackets (TRJ) in spring is a logical choice since they are often made with unlined cotton. Watch this new rose cotton TRJ come together. It will be a great introduction if you are just beginning to sew TRJ’s and a little refresher with a surprise near…
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Meet Marie
We are always talking about developing Three Core Patterns for One Great Wardrobe. Today we introduce Marie who has conquered all three of our core patterns and is gradually stitching up a comfortable and interesting wardrobe. Because she is pleased with her new wardrobe additions, we are tickled pink! It…
For The Birds – Pocket and Finishes
The boro stitched Tabula Rasa Jacket is finished and it was fun to have in the booth in Puyallup and as a visual for several classes. I finished the hand work on the airplane to Seattle last Monday and in the set up line at the Expo Fairgrounds on Wednesday…
Comfort Clothes for Sick Days
What do you wear when you feel bad? Have you made some super comfortable house clothes that keep you from looking as bad as you feel? This past week I have had a very persistent case of the flu. By the time you read this I hope to be better…
A Grand Adventure West
Surely you have heard by now that Fit for Art is venturing out to the great Northwest to attend the Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup WA February 27th – March 1st. We have talked about attending this expo for several years, but dithered because we were so intimidated by…
Make Sewing Plans for 2020
The beginning of a new year is always a good time for making resolutions and plans. Rae and I have been setting our business goals for 2020 – new events, new patterns, a foray into downloadable products, expanding our wholesale business – and monthly plans. We are probably overly optimistic…
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo – Atlanta
Fit for Art looks forward to returning to the Atlanta area for the 2020 Original Sewing & Quilt Expo! We will be teaching during the Expo, selling our patterns and doing booth fittings. We are also teaching a Eureka! Pants that Fit workshop during More the Days Before (March 11-12)…
Bountiful Fit for Art Thanks
I am grateful that in the US we have a day every year when we are prompted to give thanks. Life is so busy I wonder if I would ever stop and count my blessings without the Thanksgiving prompt. I hope you feel the love from us as we name…
Purple Rayon and Silk
This Tabula Rasa Jacket is created from two fabrics, a batiked rayon from Sew Batik and vintage silk kimono panels embellished…
Handmade Holiday Gifting – Artful Slumber Mask
Every holiday season in appreciation for your loyal participation in our blog, Sew! Let’s Get Dressed, we gift you with a free downloadable project. This year in honor of our busy travel schedule we give you the Artful Slumber Mask. This little project is easy to construct and it is…