Occasionally I write articles for Threads Magazine, like this one. It features a Tabula Rasa Knit tee extended to dress length, intricately stenciled with liquid fabric paint. Here are some additional details about painted knits that did not fit in the article, to encourage you to paint knits and sew…
Fit for Art is wishing you the happiest of New Years as we celebrate our 15th year in business. As always, we gift you a successful sewing year with our tried and true products while you enjoy the many bits of sewing advice and assistance found on our web resources.…
At this time each year, we like to present a round-up of holiday gift ideas from Fit for Art available on our website (and a few that are not). We hope you’ll find a few that fit your list from this rundown of possibilities including projects to make from your…
American culture is gracious to give us a time every year to pause and count our blessings. Carrie and Rae will each celebrate with their respective families here in the Mid-Atlantic on Thanksgiving day this Thursday. Before our family celebrations, we want to celebrate the wonderful year that has just…
Rae went all out on this Carpe Diem V Neckline Variation, a tunic with a Crossover Front and Back V…
Over the next few weeks we will be bringing you information about classes and events we are participating in this fall. As you probably already know, Fall is a great time for sewing education. Today we will focus on the upcoming Association of Sewing and Design Professionals conference, October 15…
Our Enchanting France-Embellishing Fabric begins today and La Cascade is ready for the retreat participants to arrive. While it is a pleasure to prepare for our retreat there is a lot of details that need to be confirmed. Rae has been on the ground for the last 3 weeks and…
This summer we are having some Carpe Diem Fun! As we move through our upcoming week at the La Cascade French Retreat, watch and see how many Carpe Diems we have to wear. Do you notice any new trends? There is a variation pattern in the works, and we hope…
This straightforward Carpe Diem top was made from two old cotton damask napkins that were dyed pastel bleu during one…
Carrie purchased this sunny cotton/linen blend fabric in France a couple of summers ago during Fit for Art’s annual retreat.…
Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic
Price range: $20.00 through $30.00
Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets
$22.99
Tabby Jacket
Price range: $15.00 through $20.00
