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Posted on July 16, 2024July 14, 2024 by Carrie Emerson — 1 Comment

Mash-up a Swingy Knit Dress

This swingy knit dress evolved from a mash-up of Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and knit variation patterns and the Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic construction techniques.  Wishing for a casual and easy wearing knit dress?  Whether you call it a mash-up or hacking, follow these tips to stitch up a… 

Categories: Carpe Diem, Design, Dress, Knits, Pattern work
Posted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Sewing on the Road

Are you traveling this summer? If you are staying in the same place for an extended visit and you are an avid stitcher (like me, Rae) maybe you should take along some sewing to fill the days. While it can be tricky, some pre-planning will help you remember what you need and… 

Categories: Equipment, Helpful Hints, How to
Posted on May 7, 2024May 14, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Make Space for Creativity

As summer approaches, it is time to think about fun ways to spend time.  Isn’t that what summer was all about when we were kids?  Our busy schedules and full spaces make it hard to find the space for play and for finding new creative adventures.  If you love fabrics,… 

Categories: Events, Free Pattern, Inspiration, Surface Design
Posted on February 6, 2024February 9, 2024 by Carrie Emerson — 8 Comments

Online Fabric Sources

Rae and I are frequently asked where we buy our beautiful fabrics. Like many of you, over the last several years we have relied on online fabric sources more often. To promote Rae’s upcoming Feb. 13 class, The Best Fabrics for Fashion, Function and Fit, we share a list of… 

Categories: Fabric, Resources
Posted on January 16, 2024January 15, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Lace Encased Appliqués

pastel dyed Tabula Rasa Jacket with black lace - back

Time to get sewing friends! In this post, we will look at how I turned a precious scrap of fabric into appliqués on a cropped Funnel Neck Variation of the Tabula Rasa Jacket. The appliques were further elevated by a halo of guipure lace cut into small motifs and used… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, Jackets, Rain or Shine, Technique, Travel
Posted on January 9, 2024January 8, 2024 by Carrie Emerson — 2 Comments

Advance your Sewing Skills in 2024

Sew Successfully Retreat

We are always looking for ways to bring our successful sewing strategies to your garment sewing practice.  Why not take advantage of them?  We have several learning opportunities coming soon that will interest you! Pam Damour’s 12th Annual Webathon We love participating in Pam’s annual webathon and this year will… 

Categories: Events, Online teaching, Sewing Retreat
Posted on December 26, 2023December 19, 2023 by Carrie Emerson — 2 Comments

Wishing you Sewing Joy in 2024!

Dear Friends – Another year of happy sewing has sped by for Rae and Carrie, and we hope for you, too. 2023 ushered in significant changes for Fit for Art. You may have noticed that we took a year off from retail shows to devote more time to developing our… 

Category: Events
Posted on November 7, 2023November 6, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

My Book Cover is Finished – La Cascade Report

We are delighted to see this Scrap Lace Book Cover created by Linda, one of our 2023 La Cascade retreat participants!  Because she shared her accomplishments with us, we are able to share them with you.  Perhaps this will be an encouraging inducement for you to join us July 17-24… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Sewing Retreat
Posted on October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Collage Inspiration

Every year on our Enchanting France – Embellishing Fabric retreat, we wrap up the week by making a group thank you gift for our dear host and chef, Nese. In years past we’ve presented her with a collaged wall hanging and a collaged book cover. This year we went a… 

Categories: Inspiration, Sewing Retreat, Surface Design

Register for Embellishing Fabric at La Cascade – 2025

Join Fit for Art Patterns at the Enchanting France – Embellishing Fabric retreat August 5-12, 2025!  By placing this registration item in your cart, you will be charged a non-refundable deposit of $750 at checkout.  Please read the details in the description below and in our event calendar  before registering.  By registering, you are agreeing to the stated event cancellation policy.

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