New House, New Baby, New Year

It's been lots of family time and not much time on the blog for me lately -- no big surprise there due to the holidays and the fact that I...

at homeRae HoekstraDecember 31, 2013 Comments

Am giant festive candy cane

I have been sick in bed all weekend with flu, but I'm feeling a bit better today so I'm propping the ol' bones up in bed to post some pics...

clothes for rae, patternsRae HoekstraDecember 23, 2013josephine Comments

KNITerview with Vanessa of LBG Studio

Let's welcome Vanessa of LBG Studio for this season's first KNITerview! Vanessa shares sewing projects, tutorials, and photography tips over at her blog, and the clean, modern look of her...

knitsRae HoekstraDecember 19, 2013 Comments

Return of the KNITerviews

It's been nearly two years since I posted the KNITerviews, a blog series on sewing with knit fabric. I can't tell you how many people have told me they began...

knitsRae HoekstraDecember 16, 2013kniterviews Comments

Ruby with a washi sleeve

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...

clothes for rae, patternsRae HoekstraDecember 12, 2013ruby, washi Comments

Washi Dress Expansion Pack is Here!

When 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...

clothes for rae, patternsRae HoekstraDecember 10, 2013washi, washi expansion pack, washixp Comments

Upcycled Parsley Pants

One 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...

clothes for clementine, tutorialRae HoekstraDecember 9, 2013parsley pants Comments

My handmade maternity style

Happy 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...

clothes for raeRae HoekstraDecember 2, 2013maternity, josephine, ruby, trillium Comments

How-To: Square Floor Cushion

Ever 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...

tutorialRae HoekstraNovember 27, 2013 Comments

Quick and Easy Arrow Tablecloth

I 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...

at homeRae HoekstraNovember 26, 2013 Comments

Studio Weekend recap

Here'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...

classes and workshopsRae HoekstraNovember 25, 2013sewing studio, studio workshop Comments

Friday Favorites

Hi 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...

your makes, updatesRae HoekstraNovember 22, 2013 Comments

Hansel. So hot right now. Hansel.

Today'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...

clothes for boysRae HoekstraNovember 21, 2013 Comments

Red Chambray Late Lunch Tunic

About 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...

clothes for raeRae HoekstraNovember 20, 2013 Comments

Sneak peek at Lotus Pond

It'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...

my fabricsRae HoekstraNovember 15, 2013lotus pond Comments

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