Band Variations
Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem Dress
Carpe Diem Tunic
Clever Crossing Variations
Drapey or Sheer
Jean Jacket Variations
Knit Tee
Knit Tunic
Opus Coat or Jacket
Outerwear
Painted Tops
Pocket Variations
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Rain or Shine Variations
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Sleeve & Cuff Variations
Surface Design
Swing Variations
Jackets for Kids
Tabula Rasa Dress
Tabula Rasa Jackets
Tabula Rasa Knits
Tabula Rasa Vests
Tips for Handwovens
Twin Set Variations
Wide Neckline Variations
Pastel-dyed Carpe Diem
This straightforward Carpe Diem top was made from two old cotton damask napkins that were dyed pastel bleu during one…
Carpe Diem Dress with Split Yoke
Carrie purchased this sunny cotton/linen blend fabric in France a couple of summers ago during Fit for Art’s annual retreat.…
Swingy Knit Dress
Carrie crafted this cool easy knit dress using a mash-up of Fit for Art patterns and techniques, inspired by the…
Paisley Open Collar Shirt
This open collar modification of Shirt Variations for the TRJ is destined for shoulder season wearing since it is made…
Open Collar Flannel Shirt
Carrie finally got in on the act, making herself a modified Shirt Variation with the open collar featured in Summer…
Open Collar Floral Shirt
This open collar riff on Shirt Variations for the TRJ features the same group of variations as the Lavender Shirt.…
Lavender Shirt with Open Collar
Since designing the Taffeta Holiday Shirt for Classic Sewing article, Rae has made several versions of the open collar shirt.…
Taffeta Holiday Shirt
Rae created this taffeta shirt with a dramatic open collar for a 2024 article in Classic Sewing magazine. It is…
Orioles Summer Tee
A pair of give away tees from Baltimore Orioles games were pieced into a very light weight floral cotton jersey…
Floral Fabulousness
Beautifully interesting mix of color graces this striking Tabula Rasa Knit Tee with a warm papaya background, dramatic ivory flowers…
Modern Lilies
Dreamy muted shades of taupe, green and ivory jersey prints stitched up beautifully using the Tabula Rasa Knit tee with…
Glazed Linen Dress
This dress in glazed linen is based on the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic pattern, but features several experimental details.…
Repurposed Quilt Duster
A fully finished quilt was repurposed to create this duster length Shirt Collar Style Opus coat. The Opus coat pattern…
Orphan Blocks Jacket with Front Band
This Front Band Style Opus jacket was designed to demonstrate possibilities for featuring orphan blocks in a quilted jacket. Of…
Orphan Blocks Jacket with Collar
This Shirt Collar Style Opus jacket was designed to demonstrate possibilities for featuring orphan blocks in a quilted jacket. Of…
Wholecloth Jacket with Raw-edge Collage
This wholecloth Front Band Style Opus jacket is made from a single neutral fabric for the fronts, back, sides and…
Assorted Patchwork Jacket
This Front Band Style Opus jacket features a patchwork of 5″ fabric squares cut from the author’s stash, but could…
Reversible Coat with Raw-edge Collage
This magnificent raw edge collaged Shirt Collar Style Opus Coat is reversible, so two jackets in one. The foundation for…
Legends Reversible Vest
A vest can easily be made from the Opus Jacket pattern by omitting the sleeves and binding the armholes. This…
Night Sky Jelly Roll Coat with Appliques
Pre-cut Jelly Roll strips were assembled and cut in an exciting asymmetrical design, some of the strips running vertically and…
Sleepy Bird Wholecloth Quilted Jacket
Start your quilted patchwork jacket journey with a simple project, like this wholecloth Opus Jacket featuring three print cottons from…
Slumbermouse Patchwork Jacket
This patchwork jacket features the same Tilda World Hibernation fabrics as found in the Sleepy Bird Wholecloth Jacket plus 2…
On the Diagonal Knit Top
Carrie started with the Full Front Crossover Style of Clever Crossing Variations to design this striking knit top. A large…
Retro Home Dec Jacket
This Tabula Rasa Jacket was crafted from two vintage home dec fabrics that came Rae’s way. Its a basic TRJ…
Silk Blouse and Handwoven Vest
The Carpe Diem Tunic was sewn in silk from India, like the Green Silk Tunic, and has the same elastic…
Carpe Diem with Beaded Seams
This blouse in Sew Batik’s indigo rayon batik was assembled using the same techniques that Rae described in Bead the…
A Mom’s Coordinating Jacket
This pieced Tabula Rasa Jacket incorporates a collection of colorful cotton prints. The fabrics were selected to coordinate with several…
Watercolor Tee
This simple tee provides a nice contrast with the dramatic Lace Godot Tunic made from the same fresh watercolor print.…
Patchwork Quilt Duster
Rae created this patchwork duster-length coat for a client who had brought her several old quilts. Read more about how…
Reversible Jacquard Vest
This reversible vest is sewn from luxurious double-faced 100% cotton jacquard from Japan. Carrie loves wearing it on both the…
Funnel Neck Sweater
With a little creative pattern work, Wide Neckline Variations on the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee became a funnel neck knit…
On the Diagonal Knit Top
Piecing knit fabrics poses some challenges, as Carrie discovered in sewing this visually striking knit top featuring a rayon print…
Print Kantha Blouse
The Indian cotton print fabric, which was purchased from Artistic Artifacts, features kantha-like stitches woven into the fabric for some…
Ruffled Seawool Jean Jacket
Sustainable seawool and a recycled scarf are combined to create this unique Jean Jacket variation on the Tabula Rasa Jacket.…
MC’s Spring Jacket
Perfect for Spring, this unlined Tabula Rasa Jacket is brushed denim, accented with vintage home decorator fabric that was special…
Color Love Tabula Rasa Jacket
This basic, unlined Tabula Rasa Jacket is perfect for transitional weather. Made with two coordinating cotton canvas batiks from SewBatik.…
Scalloped Linen Carpe Diem Tunic
After establishing a good fit with the Carpe Diem pattern, its time to play a little. Find inspiration in Rae…
Trimmed Carpe Diem Top
This cropped Carpe Diem top was sewn in Indian hand block printed cotton purchased from Artistic Artifacts. So naturally Rae…
Fans for Carpe Diem Tank Top
The sleeveless view of the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic lends itself to easily making a short tank top for…
Appliqued Linen Carpe Diem Top
This striking linen top was featured in the Spring 2023 issue of Threads Magazine in our article “4 Updates for…
Vintage Lace Ruched Band
This summer Tabula Rasa Jacket prominently features a piece of vintage lace from Rae’s stash on the front band an…
Peach Soutache Jacket
Rae crafted this light summer Tabula Rasa Jacket in cotton lawn from Farmhouse Fabrics. The fabric features a deep border…
Tailored Lace and Toile
Cotton ottoman and classic toile fabris were refreshed with French Pastel dye then stitched up perfectly in this Tabula Rasa…
Blue Retro Tabby Jackets
Choose a fun cotton print like these blue an brown geometric retro prints for fun unlined Tabby Jackets, The kids…
Sweet Pink Tabby Jackets
Whether you are sewing for a sweet tween or a silly preschooler, there is a great cotton print or two…
Spring Fleece Tabby Jacket and Vest
The Tabby Jacket pattern for kids can be used to make both jackets and vests. These darling fleece versions show…
Novelty Cotton Tabby Jackets
Two adorable Tabby Jackets, the kids size of the Tabula Rasa Jacket. Each of these unlined jackets is made with…
Scrappy White Big Shirt
This white “big shirt” is a classic with a twist. We love the challenge of using our leftovers to create…
Black Eyelet Shirt
Rae combined several scraps of black fabrics, especially eyelet, to create this stand-up collar Shirt Variation of a Tabula Rasa…
Floral Chambray Shirt
Carrie crafted this spring shirt in floral chambray from JoAnn Fabrics. It’s based on Tabula Rasa Jacket Shirt Variations with…
Plaid Flannel “Shacket”
This substantial plaid flannel from Stylemaker Fabrics is perfect for this season’s popular “Shacket”. Carrie based the jacket on Shirt…
Soft Brown and Blue Vest
What a soft swingy vest to wear as the seasons change and you need an extra layer. Made using the…
Reversible Fur Vest
Love, love, love this faux fur vest! It was constructed with Jean Jacket Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket, which…
Lace Mother-of-the-Bride Jacket
Another example of an extraordinary jacket using only the Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern! Rae crafted this beautiful velvet lace jacket…
Beaded Connections Kimono Jacket
Rae created this holiday top for an article she was writing for Threads Magazine issue #212, Beaded Connections (Dec. 2020-Jan.…
Dragonfly Swing Top
This festive Swing Variation on the Tabula Rasa Jacket was made from hand-dyed red silk charmeuse that Rae purchased from…
Cozy Flannel Tunic
Carrie loves her flannel shirts, so she used this red and black buffalo check flannel to craft a cozy Carpe…
Holiday Velvet Carpe Diem
Rae made this Carpe Diem tunic as a holiday top from velvet and black tulle in her stash. The tulle…
Green Batik Jacket
This basic Tabula Rasa Jacket illustrates how fun it can be to combine multiple color-coordinated fabrics. In this case, all…
Minty Fresh Dress
Enjoy a cooling Carpe Diem dress in batik rayon from SewBatik.com. The rayon is soft and light for summer. Carrie…
Periwinkle Waterfall Cardigan
This Waterfall Cardigan from Twin Set Variations is made from a printed French Terry from Stylemaker Fabrics. Carrie added a…
Jewel Knit Cardigan and Tank Top
This knit Twin Set Variation was made from Sew Batik’s cotton jersey knit it two coordinating colors. The Tailored Cardigan…
Tumbler Batik Jersey Tee
This Tabula Rasa Knit Tee with the Ballet Neckline from the Wide Neckline Variations was created with the Tumbler Pieced…
Asymmetrical Knit Tee
The asymmetrical hemline, neckline and embellishment placement work together on Rae’s elongated Tabula Rasa Knit tee so it really lives…
Lace Godet Tee
A very unusual panel printed rayon knit jersey was used to make this Tabula Rasa Knit Tee embellished with lace…
Asian Landscapes Blouse
A collection of fine quilting cottons with Asian inspired prints and images are tied together with some lovely pink and…
Kimono Silk Pieced Tunic
Six small pieces of kimono silk were sashed together to make this wearable art Carpe Diem Tunic in shades of…
Gold Bee Quilted Jacket
Beautiful Echino canvas fabrics were used to create this spring coat quilted and trimmed with hot pink accents. The coat…
Spring Coat from a Quilt
Presented with this fabric as a slightly damaged tufted quilt, Rae set about creating a coat for her friend Sally…
Notched Carpe Diem Tunic
Carrie created this Carpe Diem tunic from a handwoven fabric purchased during her travels to Indonesia. She added a notch…
Rayon Ruched
Three lovely SewBatik rayon prints were combined to create this Tabula Rasa Jacket with a Ruched Band from…
Islands are Calling
This little cotton lawn topper might look like a shirt and wear like a shirt, but it is…
Toile Spring Jacket
Carrie created this spring Tabula Rasa Jacket from two pieces of upholstery weight toile from France. It features the jewel…
Butterscotch Wool Coat
Rae made this fabulous Tabula Rasa Jacket for Carrie as a milestone birthday gift. The primary fabric is washed wool,…
Embroidered Downton Abby Blouse
A classic essential in any woman’s wardrobe, the off white blouse, is made here in vintage embroidered China Silk. The…
Cherry Blossom Ruched Cardigan and Tee
This lovely french terry from Style Maker Fabrics stitched up beautifully into the Tailored Cardigan from the Twin Set Variations. …
Handwoven Remnant Vest
Calling all weavers! Working with handwoven fabric requires some extra steps to stabilize the fabric and make the garment sturdy…
Corduroy Funnel Neck Vest
A cozy corduroy vest for winter! Rae created this Tabula Rasa Vest from a floral printed corduroy in her stash. …
Painted Waterfall Knit Vest
This ponté knit vest is one of Carrie’s favorites. The vest was created using the Twin Set Variations pattern for Tabula…
Boro Vest
Carrie’s Boro Vest was a labor of love! This vest is the basic Tabula Rasa Jacket (without sleeves ) finished…
Wabi Sabi Quilted Vest
Rae crafted this collaged and quilted Tabula Rasa Vest from a variety of fabrics in her stash. The Japanese ladies…
Floral Chambray Tank Top
The Carpe Diem sleeveless view can serve as a base for scoop neck tank tops as well as sleeveless dresses. …
Window Pane Crop Top
Rae created this colorful cropped top from the Carpe Diem Tunic for wovens to wear with her denim Glamour Details…
Black Lace Dress
Everyone needs a basic black dress and the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic is the perfect pattern for it, whether…
Atelier Rayon Tank Top
Another tank top based on the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic pattern! This sample was made from beautifully drapey Atelier…
Autumnal Dress
This above the knee dress combines two views of the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic pattern. The outer View 1…
Trimmed Up Tunic
Rae made this Carpe Diem Tunic from a drapey rayon purchased at Textile Fabric Store in Nashville, TN. She added…
Plum Dobby Tunic
Carrie made this Carpe Diem Tunic from 3 cotton fabrics she had purchased years ago at a quilt store in…
Liberty Night Gown
A cap sleeve version of the Carpe Diem Dress makes a lovely summer nightgown in soft cotton lawn. For this…
Chambray Dress
Carrie made this sleeveless view of the Carpe Diem Dress in soft chambray adding useful contrast patch pockets for fun! …
Butterfly Batik Tunic
Carrie’s daughter, Meg, brought these two earthy batiks home from her travels. Carrie made them into a casual summery cap…
Green Silk Tunic
This green silk tunic top is based on the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic pattern. It features a scoop neck…
Classic Navy Tunic
The Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic pattern is also great for the office wardrobe. This simple navy damask scoop neck…
Hot Summer Circles
This summer blouse combines several white fabrics into a festive top slightly shorter than the tunic length Carpe Diem. The…
Peony Garden Dress
This cap sleeve Carpe Diem dress was sewn from a digitally printed linen fabric. The full length dress features an…
Sizzling Crop Top
Rae created this pintucked crop top from the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic pattern. It sizzles in magenta raw silk…
Collaged and Painted Tunic
Rae embellished this fun Carpe Diem Tunic with layers of collage, paint, and free-motion stitching. Read more about her process…
Tiger Zen Tunic-Length Tee
This pieced and rolled edge Tabula Rasa Knit Tee features scraps of a wonderful Cavalli jersey end with glitter accents…
Raspberry Confetti Sweater Knit
Rae made this cozy sweater Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic from all one fabric. She added a cute little patch pocket…
Chinese Brocade Jacket
Here is a simple and elegant Tabula Rasa Jacket made from chinese silk brocade. Rae used her basic TRJ pattern with…
Peacock Coat
Carrie made this wool Peacock coat with her Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern, extended straight down by several inches at the…
Purple Felted Wool Jacket
This is a wonderfully warm and soft Tabula Rasa Jacket that wears more like a sweater than a structured jacket.…
Boucle Vest
This very simple Tabula Rasa Vest is made from a multi-colored wool blend bouclé and a scrap of wool in…
Circle My Stripes Sheer
This sheer jacket features four different fabrics, a mix of silk and poly blends. The fronts and backs are slit…
Quilted Christmas Jacket
This colors in this quilted jacket give it a Christmas feel, but Rae enjoys wearing it all winter because it doesn’t…
Modern Inca Tunic
This Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic is fun for the holidays or any occasion. Rae combined 2 knits with similar weights…
Shimmery Shirt Jacket
Carrie made this dressy jacket with the Shirt Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket. She had purchased this pre-quilted silk fabric…
Felted Wool Vest
We love making soft, warm felted wool tops for winter! This brightly colored vest incorporates 3 wool fabrics that Rae…
Plaid Wool Jacket
This wool jacket is very suitable for wearing to work. Carrie made this with just 2 fabrics, a wool plaid…
Painted Neoprene Jacket
This neoprene jacket is a great piece for fall and spring weather because the scuba knit is warm and water…
Fall Garden Knit Dress
Rae created this fanciful painted knit dress for an article in Threads Magazine, Aug./Sept. 2019. It’s made from our favorite…
Periwinkle Tee
Rae made this Tabula Rasa Knit Tee from a solid periwinkle ponte knit. It is a little heavier and less…
Scrolls & Dots Tee
Fun knit Tabula Rasa Knit Tee or Tunice features a busy black, white and blue print with lace-like scrolls and…
Heathery Tunic
Rae found this fabulous heathery sweater knit and grabbed it up for Carrie. What a great friend! It made a…
V-Neck Tunic
This Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic features a V-neck and long swing sides. It’s made all of one very busy geometric knit. Notice…
Magenta Knit Tee
This basic Tabula Rasa Knit Tee with a straight-hemmed sides features a crinkly knit that gives it lots of texture.…
Valentine Coat for Rae
This overcoat made from a beautiful wool boucle and sumptuous silk lining receives attention everywhere it goes. If we had…
Boro for the Birds
Admire Rae’s boro project, bringing together surface design techniques in a stunning quilted Tabula Rasa Jacket! The birds were cut…
Double the Orient
This beautiful jacket is made from three pieces of double-faced cotton jacquard from Japan. Rae made it into a very…
Blue Scarf Sheer
This sheer Tabula Rasa Jacket is constructed with serger rolled edges from several silk and poly blend sheer and drapey…
Silk Handkerchief Sheer
Edye’s sheer jacket in Fall colors was planned around a vintage silk handkerchief which is featured on the back of the…
Morning Glory Tunic
This knit tunic was made from a single large square panel of a knit. I found the fabric at Mood…
Field of Asters
Carrie made this shirt from a quilter’s cotton that she fell for in an unusual color. The ground is a…
Japanese Medallion Jacket
Carrie combined 3 textured Japanese cottons and the Renaissance group of Cherrywood Cottons to make this jacket. The front band, cuffs…
Bobbie’s Shirt Jacket
This beautiful shirt jacket for Rae’s lucky cousin, Bobbie, was based on the open collar version of Shirt Variations for…
Denim Tie Jacket
Another fun Tabula Rasa Jacket with vintage ties! This time Rae made the basic jacket in denim and used the…
Geisha Cotton Shell
Unlined cotton makes a great lightweight jacket for warm weather. Even better, sew all the seams with a serger rolled…
Vintage Tie Jacket
Rae made this smart looking jacket for her mom using a collection of her Dad’s old ties. The jacket is…
Light and Airy Mesh Waterfall Cardigan
Knit mesh is a perfect fabric for making the Waterfall Cardigan from Twin Set Variations for the Tabula Rasa Knit…
Gold Luster Tank Top
The sleeveless Tank Top from Twin Set Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits is an easy make! The neckline and shoulders…
Wanna Be Missoni Cardigan
This Missoni style knit makes a sophisticated Tailored Cardigan with both a Collar and split Cuff. Rae paired this Tailored…
Fabulous Fall Twin Set
This fun ensemble made, with Twin Set Variations for the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic, plays with lengths in…
Magic Purple Ruffles Twin Set
The Tailored Cardigan in Twin Set Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits works best with relatively stable knits. Sew Batik’s 100%…
Sunshine Linen Waterfall Twin Set
Rae made this sunshine bright Waterfall Cardigan and Tank Top from something you don’t see very often, a linen knit. …
Brushstroke Ponte Waterfall Cardigan
This Waterfall Cardigan from Twin Set Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits is made from a ponté knit printed on one…
Sparkly Tailored Cardigan
This Tailored Cardigan from Twin Set Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits is perfect for the holidays or any festive winter…
Flower Basket Tailored Cardigan
This basketweave textured cotton knit over a floral print creates a great spring and fall Tailored Cardigan for Carrie. It…
Circle Fun Tailored Cardigan
A small collection of red, grey, black and metallic knit mesh led to the embellishment on this fun little Tailored…
French Terry Waterfall Cardigan
Rae made this super fun, super casual Waterfall Cardigan in french terry for her daughter in France. Perfect, eh? Anna…
Prayer Flags
This elegant jacket brings together many elements through Rae’s artistic vision! The teal and bronze silk dupioni were left over from a…
Tree of Life
Rae made this jacket from three coordinating cottons that she purchased in France. They are truly lovely designs handprinted from…
Glory Vines Painted Tee
Carrie painted this Tabula Rasa Knit Tee with Wide Neckline Variations on our favorite rayon knit in ivory. This tee…
Red Wool Coat
This wonderful red wool Tabula Rasa coat is a lengthened version of the Tabula Rasa Jacket. Rae lined the…
Teal Burn-out Velvet Swing Jacket
This is a favorite sheer swing jacket because it feels so nice to wear and has both brown and black in…
Ruffles in Luscious Silk
When Rae spotted this colorful silk twill print and the matching crinkle chiffon on a New York shopping trip, she…
Sashed Blouse for Sarah
Rae made this blousy version of the Tabula Rasa Jacket for her daughter Sarah. They had purchased the silk…
Summer Sashing
Rae raided the cotton scraps boxes to make this Tabula Rasa Jacket with extensive sashing details. The topper was left…
Easy Spring Jacket
Rae’s says it’s an easy spring jacket, but she adds lots of fun details that you can read about in…
Colorful Summer Jacket
This very light and colorful cotton fabric provides all the punch that is needed for this very basic TRJ. Note…
Ruched Band
This Liberty of London blouse with a ruched band in light cotton lawn is perfect for Spring or Summer! The…
Wool Challis Dress
Carrie combined this beautiful wool floral challis with a mini black and white wool houndstooth to create a terrific winter…
Striped Knit Tunic
This soft, easy-wearing knit Tunic is made from 2 knit fabrics. The body is a rayon knit and the sides, neck and…
Ikat Blues Jacket
Our bundle of Indian cotton Ikat with several shades of blue and green (with black and light undertones) makes up into…
Red Toile Mandarin Shirt
A traditional French toile print shows delightfully on this mandarin style shirt jacket from Shirt Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket.…
Paisley Knit Tee
This casual tee features two knit fabrics – a large and colorful paisley print and coordinating stripe. Rae chose the…
Blue Floral Shirt
A lightweight cotton shirt is perfect for warm weather wear. This version of the Tabula Rasa Shirt features a lovely cotton print…
Chanel Knit Tunic
A fun knit print with retro images of Chanel ladies inspired this Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic. This version features a Chanel…
William Morris Shirt
Striped shirting is accented by a William Morris cotton print in this Tabula Rasa Shirt. Carrie used the print fabric…
Echino Shirt Jacket
This Shirt Jacket comes from the new Shirt Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket. Rae chose the Stand-up collar for…
Graphic Floral Tunic
This Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic was constructed from a single border print knit. The pattern pieces were carefully placed to…
Blowing Bubbles
This Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic is made from a yummy feeling rayon blend knit that floats over your body with flattering…
Harlequin Swing Jacket
One of Rae’s old favorites and an early model for the swing side jacket. The fabrics in the front, back…
Green with Envy
Rae mixed 3 very different weight fabrics into this swing sided vest. It features a piece of somewhat stiff vintage Japanese…
Island Vacation
Make this lavish drapey sheer for your next island vacation! This beauty features all of the elements from Swing Variations for…
Sunny Silk Swing
This bright and sunny sheer jacket was created from two silk scarf squares and two additional complimentary drapey fabrics. Rae…
Vines & Leaves
This beautiful quilted jacket is made with hand-dyed cottons from Cherrywood Fabrics. We assembled their “Cherry Roll” strips to make…
Take Me Out
This very light summer jacket features three cotton prints in bright colors and cotton eyelet. Carrie made it for her…
Bronzed Silk Jacket
This delicate jacket brings together a collection of textured silks and an old kimono panel which is framed on the…
Rae’s French Jacket
Rae created this stunning french style jacket with modifications to her Tabula Rasa Jacket pattern and traditional couture techniques. It was…
Maple Leaf Vest
The body of this vest was cut from two long kimono panels from Laura Murray Designs. Carrie wanted to include as many…
Glazed Cotton Couture Shirt
This lovely glazed cotton in pastel colors is a great shirt for bridging the seasons – it looks cool and…
Turquoise Dot Sheer
This striking sheer swing jacket is a mix of fabrics and materials. The body and cuffs are made from a…
Roly Poly Children at Play
Rae had fun combining several colorful elements in this brightly colored and pieced jacket. She had acquired the fabrics with…
Blue Batik Swing Shirt
This very comfortable shirt is made from 2 coordinating rayon fabrics from Sew Batik, another vendor we’ve gotten to know…
A Bunch of Cherries
Carrie fell for this cheery cherry-covered silk on a NYC shopping trip. It makes a very light and bright sheer…
Floral Statement Knit Tee
This striking collared knit tee features a gorgeous big floral in blue, black, ivory and shades of taupe combined with…
Paisley Surplice
Another great Clever Crossing Surplice Variation on the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee. This one uses two colors of solid rayon…
Knit Scrolls and Flowers
Read Rae’s blog post Knit Flower Fun to learn how to make this knit embellishment. It’s a solid ivory rayon…
Garden at Night
This is another fun rayon knit top with Wide Neckline Variations for the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic. The…
Poppies in the Garden
This Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic features the deep draped front and curved hemline variations from Wide Neckline Variations. The side…
Medallion Surplice
Rae created this Clever Crossing Variation on the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee from one of Fit for Art’s rayon knit…
Japanese Ladies
Rae created this linen and cotton Tabula Rasa Jacket with a variety of techniques. The flowers and vines on the…
Birds of a Feather
An unlined jacket made from quilting cottons makes a great lightweight jacket for spring. Carrie was playing with four coordinating fabrics…
Embroidered Silk
This beautiful silk jacket is great for spring. The body of the jacket was constructed entirely from a purchased embroidered…
Splashes & Dots
This jacket will really get your co-workers to sit up and take notice! The body of the jacket is a…
Indigo Batik Dreams
Carrie created this blouse from a family of 3 rayon batik fabrics from one of our favorite vendors, Sewbatik.com. She…
Vines on a Fence
Here’s an early sample of the Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic made in a pretty rayon knit from France. The…
Circular Knit Tee
This U-neck Tabula Rasa Knit Tee was made with the same teal print as Rising Bubbles, but with a black solid…
Blue Geishas Jacket
Blue Geishas is a foundation pieced silk Tabula Rasa Jacket. The Geishas were first appliqued onto vintage jacquard, then the…
Pow!
This colorful knit top was a stash buster that turned out more fun than I ever imagined! I made it to…
Geo Draped Tee
Rae’s eye-grabbing ITY print top features the deeper Draped Front from Wide Neckline Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits. She loves…
Black Swan Tee
Several black novelty knits combine to make an elegant Ballet Neck tee. The ballet neckline and deep hem are both…
Scarf Print Boat Neck
Carrie made this Boat Neck tee from a very challenging knit featuring a large square print with several borders. Rae originally…
Pastel Flowers
This draped front knit top is a great weight and color for spring! It features the shallow Draped Front and…
Black & White Tee
This fun Boat neck tee was made from a couple of black and white graphic knits plus solid black. It features the…
Rising Bubbles
This colorful knit Boat neck tunic-length tee features a rounded collar and flared cuff from Wide Neckline Variations for Tabula…
Fantasy Silk Swing
Rae fell in love with this silk jacquard with an unusual combination of images – flowers, clocks on elephants, bird cages,…
Kaffe Fassett Cotton Jacket
This lightweight jacket was made from the Kaffe Fassett prints leftover from another jacket featured in our gallery, Jalousie Windows.…
Diamond Button Frame Shirt
This Tabula Rasa Shirt is made with beautiful cotton ikats purchased from Mekong River Textiles, a small importer of fabrics…
Russian Dolls Vest
Rae had fun creating this vest from a variety of cotton quilt fabrics. She bought the Russian Dolls print when…
Eiffel Tower
An unlined cotton Tabula Rasa Jacket has many uses – cover up on a cool summer night, lightweight shirt for…
Flower Garden
It seems that everyone is drawn to this jacket when its hanging in our booth! Rae created this jacket in…
Bright Squares with Obi Belt
Rae used the ikat from Handloom Batik to make something entirely different than Carrie’s vest! This unlined cotton jacket makes…
Ikat Squared Vest
This fun, casual swing vest was made from a very lightweight cotton ikat, courtesy of our friend at Handloom Batiks.…
Jalousie Windows
This striking quilted Tabula Rasa Jacket was made from two very bold and bright Kaffe Fassett prints. The Fassett graphics,…
Fan-tabulous!
Carrie designed this jacket for the 2011 Hoffman Challenge, an annual sewing event sponsored by Hoffman Fabrics. Each year Hoffman…
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Rae was inspired to make this reversible quilted jacket by a cotton panel fabric that featured several images of Our…
Bow Wow Chow Mein
Our friend Edye made this quilted Tabula Rasa Jacket from a fun cotton print she’d been hoarding in her stash…
Meandering Morris
A one-yard piece of William Morris cotton print featuring birds and vines (featured on two front panels and the back…
Quilted Circles
Rae made this quilted Tabula Rasa Jacket from some Japanese cotton prints and a coordinating Cherrywood Fabrics 8-step bundle. It…
Lily Pad Vest
This simple vest was created from just two weighty cottons from Mekong River Textiles plus a little bit of quilters…
On the Diagonal
This jacket was pieced onto a cotton foundation to make it easier to work on the diagonals. Just stitch and…
Collage Vest
Both the base and collage fabrics in this vest are decorator weight. The armholes are bound and a tie closure…
Squared Off
This quilted Tabula Rasa Jacket was crafted from a group of coordinating hand block printed Indian cottons purchased from Handloom…
Batik Splendor
“Dressy casual.” What does that mean? Here’s a great interpretation that will make you feel lovely and special and comfortable…
Felted Wool Sweater Jacket
Make yourself a cozy wool sweater jacket from recycled sweaters and wool yardage. Throw the pieces in the washer with…
Egyptian Parade
An unlined jacket for everyday wear constructed from a cotton print for the body, floral rayon for the sleeves, and…
Mekong Comfort
This beautiful everyday jacket was crafted from two Mekong River Textile cottons, a vintage silk kimono panel from Laura Murray…
Batik Butik Amethyst
This sumptuous jacket is created from luxury-weight rayon imported by Batik Butik in an amethyst geometric print and plain black,…
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…
In a Japanese Garden Quilted Jacket
There is something so calming about scenes from an Asian Garden and this Tabula Rasa Jacket captures several small scenes…
Embroidered Wool Jacket
Carrie purchased this soft boiled wool several years ago in one of her favorite colors at Treadle Yard Goods in…
Bronze Beauty Sarong Jacket
This Tabula Rasa Jacket was made with a lovely cotton sarong in an unusual color combination. The various details in…
Kimono Flowers
A rich collection of green, aqua and orange kimono silks were pieced together on this Tabula Rasa Jacket using the…
Sashed Silk Jacket
This basic Tabula Rasa Jacket features some special scraps pieced together using a sashing technique that connects pieces with strips…
Carrie’s French Jacket
Carrie found this gorgeous bouclé in all her favorite colors at Couture by LK Design, a fab fabric shop in…
All Business Wool TRJ
This basic Tabula Rasa Jacket was made for a business client of Rae’s. It was assembled from several leftover pieces…
Funnel Neck Ikat Vest
Carrie is loving her new Tabula Rasa Vest. The beautiful Ikat and coordinating solid cottons were purchased from one of…
Pleated Linen Shirt
This summery linen shirt incorporates features from two Tabula Rasa Jacket variations. The spread collar is an element found in…
Paris Postcards Jean Jacket
A simple grey jean jacket features many of the details found in our Jean Jacket Variations for the Tabula Rasa…
African Savannah Jean Jacket
This Jean Jacket Variation of the Tabula Rasa Jacket was made from a black softly brushed denim. It features a…
Recycled Denim Vest
Carrie had such fun creating this recycled denim vest from 3 pairs of old jeans her husband was preparing to…
Ruffled Jean Jacket
This Jean Jacket Variation for the Tabula Rasa Jacket features the optional ruffle collar and cuff. The ruffle details on…
Classic Jean Jacket
Carrie made the first sample for Jean Jacket Variations out of a medium weight black denim with a white cross…
Butterfly Tunic
This Tabula Rasa tunic was created from one of our favorite rayon knit bundles. The jeweltone butterfly print that makes…
Denim Shirt Dress
Carrie loves her black denim shirt dress based on the Tabula Rasa Jacket with Shirt Variations (spread collar version). She…
Cozy Mohair Sweater
This Clever Crossing Variation of the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee is made from a warm and cozy mohair blend sweater…
Fantasy Flowers Painted Tee
This basic Tabula Rasa Knit tee with a V-Neckline has fabulous flowers in fantasy colors of blue and silver. As…
Ginkgo Leaves at Night Tunic
This lushly painted Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic features a ballet neckline and flared cuff from Wide Neckline Variations for Tabula…
Sea Blue Batik Vest
This batik Tabula Rasa Vest is based on the jewel neck version of Rain or Shine Variations for the Tabula…
Meadow Green Shirt
This spread collar shirt is fabricated with a green cotton blend shirt fabric cross woven with golden brown that lends…
One Fish, Two Fish, Teal Fish, Blue Fish
Rae embellished this unique Tabula Rasa blouse with stencils and Artist’s Paintstiks. This Tabula Rasa Jacket variation is made from …
Malaysian Batik Shirt
Carrie made this sample from a cotton batik sarong that she purchased in Malaysia. The sarong was woven with two…
Peachy Bouquet
This tunic top is made from a drapey rayon knit with a very soft hand. It features the Crossover Yoke…
Tabula Rasa Camp Shirt
This camp shirt is made from a rayon “sarong” that I purchased on our trip to Malaysia. I bought this…
For the Birds Tunics
This pair of Tabula Rasa Knit Tunics are a great example of how you can use the same fabric differently. …
Handwoven Heaven
The fabric for this handsome Tabula Rasa Jacket with some traditional Turkish Coat detailing was handwoven with cotton yarns at…
Blue Confetti Top
Any knit with black and blue in the print is a winner in my book and this Tabula Rasa Knit…
Warm Wonderful Wool Shirt
This shirt is made from a combination of wool and wool challis fabrics that came together perfectly in this Rain…
Blue and Gold Brass Zip Jacket
A home decorator remnant was the base for this easy hooded fall jacket perfectly finished with a brass separating zipper. It…
Rolling Bubbles
This is such a fun shirt made from a group of knit scraps left over from cutting our knit bundles. …
Marvelous Mekong River Shirt
Two special fabrics purchased at Mekong River Textiles are combined into a comfortable and striking shirt for fall and winter. …
Turquoise Patchwork Knit Tee
Carrie made this Tabula Rasa Knit Tee from the leftover pieces of one of our knit bundles with two print…
Tropical Birds & Flowers Batik
Carrie created this jacket from an Indonesian cotton batik sarong and two shades of orange Cherrywood Fabric. It features the…
Cool Sorbet Tunic
This Full Crossover Yoke tunic is made from just one knit fabric, but it is a print with a lot of action.…
Shaped Band Surplice with Embroidery
Carrie made this Shaped Band Surplice top from Clever Crossing Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits out of a heather blue…
Fresh Crossover Yoke Tee
This sample was Rae’s very first crossover yoke tee and inspiration for one of the styles available in Clever Crossing Variations…
Black & White Surplice
This knit top features the Surplice front with a hemline variation from Clever Crossing Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits. Rae…
Swirling Cowl Neck
Carrie found this great novelty knit at Joann’s last winter and made an early test sample of the Surplice top with…
Cherry Blossoms & Stripes
This tee provides another great example of how the Crossover Yoke style from Clever Crossing Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits lends…
Summer Rain Surplice Top
This Surplice top from Clever Crossing Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits is perfect for summer wear. It features the cool new…
Spring Posies Banded Surplice
Rae used this collection of 3 cotton floral knit prints to create a fresh surplice top for Spring. It features…
Crossover Yoke Floral Bouquet
Carrie loved these floral rayon knit prints, but there were only bits and pieces left over after cutting and selling…
Cowl Neck Sweater
Add a cowl neck to the Surplice top style from Clever Crossing Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits to make a…
Inspired by Ruth
Rae was inspired by several blue and white Japanese cotton prints to make this handsome Tabula Rasa Jacket. It is…
Squared-off Draped Front Tee
Rae made this draped front tee from an ITY knit in her stash, which drapes nicely. It features the shallow…
Turquoise Draped Front Tee
The Draped front tee makes a great wardrobe basic. It’s very flattering to wear alone and also looks good under…
Purple Paisley & Dots Tee
This cotton and lycra Tee features the Rounded Collar from Wide Neckline Variations for Tabula Rasa Knits. Rae carefully planned…
Provencal Garden
Hand block printed cotton from an old-time maker in France inspired this unlined jacket for spring and fall from 3…
Two-sided Travel Raincoat
This reversible raincoat is great for travel! It is light weight, folds up easily, and it’s black on one side…
Lake Batik Shirt
This soft shirt features rayon batiks from one of our favorite suppliers, Sew Batik. The body of the shirt and…
All the Trimmings Linen Blouse
This collection of fabrics and trims had been sitting on Rae’s shelf for a while and the Funnel Neck version…
Rayon Fireworks Shirt
This shirt, featuring our favorite Sew Batik rayon, is made using the Rain or Shine Variations for the Tabula Rasa…
Rain or Shine Sweatshirts
The hood, exposed zipper, elastic sleeve band and sweatshirt pockets of the Rain or Shine Variations for the Tabula Rasa…
It’s a Spectacle
The body of this fun unlined Rain or Shine Variation jacket was created with a group of heavy cotton fat quarters…
Endless Summer Beach Coat
This retro inspired beach coat is made from a cool rayon/cotton sateen border print. It features the hood, exposed zipper,…
Classic Bow Front Blouse
Three elegant pink and black fabrics were used to create this jewel neck blouse made with Rain or Shine Variations…
Seeing Double Mulberry Shirt
The funnel neck style found in Rain or Shine Variations for the Tabula Rasa Jacket is perfect for a reversible shirt. How…
April Showers Laminated Cotton Rain Coat
What is more cheerful on a rainy day than a colorful raincoat? This Rain or Shine Variation Tabula Rasa Jacket…
Orange Linen Duster
This useful unlined Tabula Rasa Jacket, made with the collared version of the Rain or Shine Variations, was easy to…
Kimono Splendor
Several textured silks and over-dyed kimono fabrics from Laura Murray were stitched and flipped to a silk habatoi foundation…