We love a good giveaway and we know you do too, so it's that time again.... introducing the EPIC SEWING GIVEAWAY! Get your entry in here: a Rafflecopter giveaway Here's the Great Big Epic First Prize that YOU could win.... A Brother 1034D serger! (or if you have this, $200…

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Jill, the newest off the shoulder jumpsuit sewing pattern in the RP stable is a simple beaut! Jill offers clean, comfy lines, easy sewing, and even easier dressing. BUT Jill has a sneaky little fun card up a flounced sleeve… the ruffle/ frill/ draped detailing/ whatever you want to call…

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A seasonal pattern collection is an excellent way to expand your assortment of sewing supplies. They offer exceptional value too, often giving you a bunch of patterns and a brilliant saving (more to spend on fabric, obviously). They also give you a capsule wardrobe for whichever season you're sewing for.…

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It has been my experience that pinned patterns tend to slide about from time to time, and don’t always have the cleanest cutting results. Full disclosure, I am a beginner on this sewing journey and will get better at the pinning. BUT I have found pattern weights to be a…

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It’s time for the gentlefolk to reign supreme in the coolest denim (Kingston) jacket this side of the moon! Ladies, kidlets, and 18-inch dolls have this royal garb already, and now the men can join the parade! The ultimate classic that is the perfect finishing touch for any outfit is…

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Is there anything more special (and unique) than a handmade gift? A cuddly handsewn toy stitched together with oodles of love and patience is a wonderful present – to keep for yourself (self care!) or to hand over to someone who brings you joy. I, for one, will never reach…

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Come join us for a sew along! We will be working our way through the Eloise and would love for you to join us. If you’re new to sew alongs, you’re in for a treat! They’re so much fun, you’ll want to do them ALL! Rebecca will be sewing two beautiful…

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This simply lovely and supremely practical tote bag sewing pattern is a fantastic carry all! This bag is tote-ally awesome and it’s large enough to be used as a handbag, market bag, bits and bobs bag, beach bag, book bag, and sewing bag. Even better? It has two pockets! One…

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This dress is everything your vintage daydreams are made of! Style and elegance in one gorgeously flattering, comfy, heirloom-quality pencil dress! This pencil dress sewing pattern is a vintage work of art! The Penelope has been designed with the class of days gone by in mind. Plus this dress has…

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We're on to our second blog tour for the year already! And it's all about the FREEdom of summer sewing! All the RP patterns you are about to encounter are FREEBIES; the sewista-bloggers who are your guides on this tour of blogs have taken a free pattern and sewed it…

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