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 with Split Yoke
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A French Testimonial
Every group that comes to La Cascade for a refreshing week in the French Countryside, have lots of good things to say. We were particularly grateful to our friend Barbie who wrote us this French Testimonial about her experience and agreed to let us print it to inspire you to…
Star Appliques – Up Close
Star Appliques can be very dramatic but they are extra fun when you look at them up close. A detail described in project #2 of Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets, these stars really transform the dark of night jelly roll fabric from SewBatik into a sparkling night sky. Quilting stores have…
Sewing Intentions
This year I am giving the word goal a rest. Although I have some sewing plans, the word intentions seems to resonate with me in 2025. How about you? Have you thought about some intentions for your sewing projects this year? If you set intentions and life gets in the way,…
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Give the Gift of Learning with Fit for Art Give the Gift of Learning with Fit for Art Give the sewist in your life the gift of learning new sewing skills online or in-person with Rae Cumbie and Carrie Emerson. Our virtual on-demand classes on making the Tabula Rasa Jacket or Tabula Rasa Knit Tees…
Thankful for Sewing Adventures
This week we are opening registration for the 2025 Enchanting France-Embellishing Fabric retreat, August 5-13 in Durfort, France. Register early to catch one of only nine spaces for this intimate adventure. We are always excited for another sewing adventure, even as we have just completed our Fall Sew Successfully Retreat at…
Dressing a House
When there was a bit of extra time over the last three months, Rae has been busy with the decor of her riverside home in the French Countryside. The house has a number of quirks and kinks, as any structure that dates back several centuries might exhibit, but that has not…
Copycat Jumpsuit
We rely on our core Fit for Art patterns to create and re-create favorite garments, and this cute jumpsuit is no exception! Starting from her Carpe Diem Tunic and Eureka Pants that Fit patterns, Carrie drafted a pattern to re-create a beloved jumpsuit. Follow along to see how she made…
Band Hem Knit Tunic
Finish a Tabula Rasa Knit Tunic with the swing side using a contrasting band hem. This is such a great alternative on a shaped hem that resists a straight finish. Plus, a hem band offers up another place to use a contrasting fabric and provides weight for better drape on…
In the La Cascade Studio
We are finishing up our week of Enchanting France – Embellishing Fabric at La Cascade studio retreat center, so it’s a busy time. Here are a few photos to inspire you to join us next year! Stay tuned for reports about our day of pastel dyeing and our visit to…
