One of the most common questions I got when the Ruby Dress pattern came out this summer was "can you add a sleeve to it?" It was hard for me...
Read MoreWhen the original Washi Dress Sewing Pattern was released over a year ago in August 2012, I was blown away by the response to the pattern. BLOWN. AWAY. Washi was...
Read MoreOne of the reasons I designed the Parsley Pants the way I did (as a 2-pc pant) was so that I could whip out pairs for my kids in no...
Read MoreHappy Monday everyone! Today I thought I'd show you how the ol' handmade wardrobe is translating into maternity clothing. I'm now about 5 months along, so the baby bump is...
Read MoreEver wonder what to do with all the scraps you accumulate when you sew all the time? Why not make a floor cushion? Using scraps makes them heavier and more...
Read MoreI love the idea of having my favorite fabrics in a place where I can see them every day. I think a tablecloth is a great way to keep fabric...
Read MoreHere's some pics of the Made By Rae Sewing Studio Retreat I hosted at my studio last weekend so you can get a little peek into the weekend!!!We hauled out...
Read MoreHi friends!!!It's been a really fun week, starting with the Studio Retreat last weekend here in Ann Arbor. We had such an awesome group of ladies here, and a lot...
Read MoreToday's post is a very special post!!! If you've heard of the "Film Petit" series hosted by Jessica of A Little Gray and Kristin of skirt as top, you know...
Read MoreAbout a month ago, Liesl of Oliver+S launched her new line of women's patterns for fall under the Liesl + Co. brand. She sent over advance copies of the new...
Read MoreIt's time for a peek at my new spring collection for Cloud 9 Fabrics, Lotus Pond!!! Woot Woot!! *Kermit arms*This line will be printed on organic quilting cottons (so not...
Read MoreThanks so much everyone for your congratulations on our fun news!! We are excited. Yes we are. And thanks to my seester Elli for posting it, even though it meant...
Read MoreHey there MBR readers!*Rae’s sister Elli here. Today I’m hijacking the blog because a) I have Rae's password, b) if I don’t, you’ll never get any of the juicy gossip,...
Read MoreI'm a bit behind on my fall sewing for the kids because I've been sewing so much for myself. Heh. Not a *terrible* problem to have, but the other day...
Read MoreBy request: blue foxes for E and pink foxes for C.Fabric: Fanfare, organic flannels designed by me for Cloud9 collectivePatterns:Charlie Tunic (with curved bottom hem and 3/4 sleeve for Clementine),...
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