Kate McGuire from Converted Closet guides Rebecca Page Co-founder, Janine Manning, to transform a neglected 1960s dress into fabulous bespoke jumpsuit that fits perfectly. Kate gently reminds me that most of us wear only 20% of the clothes in our wardrobes. I silently gulp in agreement and reflect on the fact that I often open my wardrobe […]
Welcome to the Laura Sew Along keyhole hack The Laura is such a beautiful garment. Its cocoon shape, slight sleeves, walking vent. There is little I would do to change this gorgeous dress. But at the same time, I am a big lover of neckline designs, mainly a keyhole. Keyholes help to elevate a neckline […]
Topstitching is one of those sewing tasks that can seem daunting. Your stitches on full display, whether they are straight or wonky, along a straight tangent or veering off track. For me, they tend to be a hit or miss enigma. So, I decided to do a little research into how to get perfect topstitching […]
Hello and welcome to the Eloise Sew Along. The Eloise is a flowy and summery dress that can carry you across the warmer seasons effortlessly. In the Sew Along, we show you how to create your very own Eloise, and in the last video of our five-video series of this sew along, Rebecca explains how […]
What could be better than our new Basic Underwear and Cloth Pad patterns? Mashing the two together of course! While technically a hack, we’re combining both patterns to get the best of both Underwear and Cloth Pad worlds to make period panties. To begin with, decide which version of the Basic Underwear you want to […]
Does your little one love hanging out with you in your sewing room? This is a wonderfully simple hack you can use on your Quiet Book! It is simple and easy and such a cute addition to a fun project! You need just a few pieces: 1x – room with batting 2x – end table […]
The first blog tour of 2020 is about to get going and it’s all about workout gear! All the RP patterns you’re about to discover are simply perfect for hitting the gym/ going for a run/ joining a yoga class/ getting fit and having fun/ cooling down. And just as perfect for working out your […]
Adding to the extreme awesomeness and versatility of the Hoodie Dress sewing pattern, this hack shows you how to make it into a long-line sweater by leaving off the hood. We have TWO different methods to finish off the neck, to give you the comfiest, most stylish sweater dress ever! Choose between a neckband or […]
At some point in their sewing experience every person will encounter a pattern that calls for piping (such as the Family Pjs…) or decide they want to add their own for something a bit different. Piping is one of those notions that you can buy, but if you’re looking for a a very specific colour […]
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 […]