Sports Luxe, by definition, is a mixture of sporty and luxurious garments. What it gives you is extreme comfort coupled with a look for a night on the tiles. Or a night in on the sofa, cuddled up under a blanket with hot chocolate and a book/ movie/ binge-watching sesh. Gosh, this style can even […]
Category Archives: Fashion
We are loving everything that the boho chic fashion has to give! It’s comfortable and stylish at the same time, with a touch of character and quirk. The bohemian-inspired styles suit everyone, and the latest RP offering proves that! You can dress the Toronto Day Dress up or down. Go for a clean, simple style, […]
Grecian-styled dresses have long been a massive favourite of mine. In fact, every event I have been to that involves some kind of fancy dressing up has me leaning towards the beautiful flowy, draped movement that is so gracefully characteristic of this style. One-shouldered dresses, drapes and gathers, swathes of ethereal fabric; I ADORE Grecian […]
If you have ever been anywhere near Pinterest you will know that the relaxed, casual vibes of boho chic are more than just a passing trend. This casual cool style, with a touch of wild and wonderful is here to stay. Boho chic is a lifestyle! The Isabella maxi skirt sewing pattern is dripping in […]
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 the bit around the shoulders. […]
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. And this one is a […]
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 a denim jacket! The Men’s […]
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 external pocket for those must-be-easy-to-reach […]
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 curves for days! And just […]
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 up… you can expect hacks, […]