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Home / Clever Crossing

Category: Clever Crossing

Posted on December 19, 2023December 20, 2023 by Carrie Emerson — 1 Comment

Quick Tops with Tabula Rasa Tee Variations

It is so gratifying to be able to whip up a new knit top in just a few hours! Having a fitted core pattern for the easy-to-construct Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic and its variations makes this possible. This post features two tops that Rae and Carrie sewed up… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Inspiration, Knit Tops, Knits, Wide Neckline
Posted on June 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Unique Cuffs for Knit Tops

As the finale to our virtual Tabula Rasa Knit Tee and Tunic class, we will take a look at a variety of unique cuff finishes for the Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic, or any knit top pattern with sleeves you are stitching.  Choosing a cuff design often comes toward… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Helpful Hints, Knit Tops, Knits, Sleeves and Cuffs, Twin Set, Wide Neckline
Posted on May 16, 2023October 14, 2023 by Rae Cumbie

Same Knit – Different Styling

Great knit fabrics, according to Fit for Art, have a lovely drape or feel and a beautiful color or a fanciful print.  Sometimes when we find such a knit, we buy plenty and share it with each other and our sewing friends.  This can lead to some funny circumstances where… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Helpful Hints, Knit Tops, Pants, Wide Neckline
Posted on October 11, 2022December 18, 2023 by Carrie Emerson — 5 Comments

Piecing with Knit Fabrics

As we were preparing for the Fredericksburg Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, Carrie took on the task of creating a sample top with the fabric from one of our new knit bundles featuring a bright floral print on black with solid black or green.  Because I was using pieces left… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Design, Helpful Hints, How to, Knit Tops, Knits
Posted on January 19, 2021December 18, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Knit Sewing Supports

Sewing fashionable knit garments has been a Fit for Art goal for many years.  We are constantly pushing the design envelope with the core Tabula Rasa Knit Tee & Tunic pattern (TRK), so far adding three variations to change up the look of the basic knit top adjusted for your… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, Design, Fabric, Knit Tops, Knits, Twin Set, Wide Neckline
Posted on May 19, 2020December 18, 2023 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Confetti Surplice Knit Top

This week features my favorite variation for Tabula Rasa Knits – the Surplice from Clever Crossing Variations.  Why do I love this  variation?  The band is so easy to put on; the surplice is great for shaping at the waist when you want a closer fit; and the overlapping front… 

Categories: Clever Crossing, How to, Knit Tops, Knits
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