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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic
$20.00 – $30.00
Four Core Patterns
Original price was: $90.00.$80.00Current price is: $80.00.
Tabby Jacket
$15.00 – $20.00
