Welcome to Sew! Let’s Get Dressed, a weekly blog that encourages you to sew successfully. Inspired by Rae’s gorgeous painted knit dress that appears in the September 2019 issue of Threads Magazine, I finally took the time to paint a Tabula Rasa Knit Tee for myself with our fluid textile…
This basic Tabula Rasa Knit tee with a V-Neckline has fabulous flowers in fantasy colors of blue and silver. As…
Semi-transparent textile paint from Artistic Artifacts in 4 oz. squeeze bottles. Designed to use on fabric; heat-set for permanence and washability. Select from 3 metallic colors. Also available in matte colors. Free set of sponge brushes and dabbers included with purchase of any 3 or more bottles of fluid textile paints (matte, metallic or combination of both).
Semi-transparent textile paint from Artistic Artifacts in 4 oz. squeeze bottles. Easy to use on fabric; heat-set for permanence and washability. Select from 8 matte colors. Also available in metallic colors. Free set of sponge brushes and dabbers included with purchase of any 3 or more bottles of fluid textile paints (matte, metallic or combination of both).
What drives your design process? I am often inspired by a hole in my wardrobe. Recently one emerged: a solid tee or tunic to wear with a new necklace. I have two black Tabula Rasa Knit Tees, but both are looking too tired to accompany a shiny new necklace. So…
Painting on knit fabric has been my fun summer experiment, and I am pleased to report my recent results. Over the past few weeks I have graduated from painting samples to painting sections of a Tabula Rasa Knit Tee. It’s quite fun. My knit painting experiment began with my trusty Shiva Paint…
We are in the depths of winter in the northern hemisphere and the Olympics will come to a close soon, so time to find another diversion. Here is Rae’s Stitching Slowly – Ideas and Updates to inspire you. The more she plays with slow stitching, the more she loves it…
Fit for Art is pleased to let you know that a long-time dream of ours is finally coming to fruition as another French connection. We are pleased to introduce French translations of the instructions for the Tabula Rasa Jacket Pattern and for the free download, Make a Tabula Rasa Vest. …
As we look forward to next year’s retreat in southern France, we are honored to share a testimonial from a guest who joined us (twice!) for a week of Enchanting France – Embellishing Fabric. Many thanks to Linda for sharing her story and photos of the work that has grown…
La Cascade, Durfort France Join Rae* and her artistic friends Aline Cauvin** and Dayle Doroshow*** for a restful and fanciful week of making in the village of Durfort, France. The La Cascade studio will be filled with vintage papers, trims, lace and fabulous fabric for creating unique books to give…
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
