Made by Rae

Made by Rae have recently launched a rather delicious range of new digital women's and children's pdf patterns. The range includes dresses, tunics, tops, trousers and an expansion pack for the ever-popular Washi Dress and Tunic. Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that the Ruby Dress and Top from Made by Rae, formally only available as a digital pattern, has been released in a paper pattern version. This pattern is not only really cute, but also a great project for beginner sewists who want to give garment sewing a try - there are no bust darts, zippers or closures, plus the armholes and neckline are bias-bound for an easy finish. Continue reading →

Now, I have to admit that I do not consider myself a dressmaker.  I am, however, happy to call myself a quilter: flat finished work, square edged pieces and stable fabrics I can do but I've never really grabbed the dressmaking thing.  I think it just scared me a bit... all those curves and notches and fitting issues, and then what if you try it on and you don't like it?  I mean, the amount of stuff that I try on in changing rooms that I don't like is way more than the stuff that I do. Continue reading →