Take a look at our brand new sewing patterns from ‘Hot Patterns’ in the US. We’ve selected 24 from their extensive range – something to suit all you stylish ladies out there. We were spoiled for choice because they use great classic styles and the patterns, being very versatile, can be used again and again. They’re probably not suitable for complete beginners but sewers with a little bit of experience could tackle them with confidence. We checked online pattern reviews and they get very good recommendations. Check out the Hot Patterns website for lots of useful extra sewing information.

Find them in our Books and Patterns section here

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We have had LOTS of new fabrics in lately, and – after the very time-consuming excercise of loading them onto the website – we can finally bring them to you!

Take a look at these lovely new collections:

‘Hope Valley’ from Denyse Schmidt - gorgeous vintage-tinged fabrics evoking the country landscape of depression era America.

‘Nicey Jane’ from Heather Bailey - cheerful and bright, think summer picnics and light, summer afternoons.

‘Botany’ from Lauren and Jessie Jung - characteristically quirky designs using natural motifs and bold colours.

‘Rural Jardin’ from French General - subtle blues and reds in the style of 17th Century French country furnishings.

All are available as Fat Quarter bundles. Have a look at all our bundles here.

And there’s more!

We have significantly increased our Organic Cotton Plains range and now have some very nice organic voiles and gorgeous herbal dyed, organic cotton cambric. Have a look at them here.

And still more…!!

Five new fabrics in our Spots, Stripes and Checks department – all of them organic. Take a look at all of them here. And you might notice while you’re looking at all our fabulous NEW STUFF, that the website has had a bit of a tidy up and we’ve organised the fabric a little bit. Take your time and enjoy!

Because we love our Floral Cotton Poplin ladies so much, we have used Delia, Emma, Cherry and Sally to develop a set of pretty greetings cards.

Utterly unique to Ray Stitch, they can be bought individually as a card and envelope set for £3.00, or as a group of all four different designs for £10.00. Find them in our haberdashery section here.

As promised, we have two lovely new patterns from Colette in the shop – her latest designs from which you can make your own slinky summertime lingerie!

Nutmeg includes a sweet little “bralette” that ties in the back and at the shoulders with ribbons and looks perfect in a soft silky fabric. It also includes a pair of short french knickers, and longer tap pants with a pointed yoke. They are very easy to make, pretty, and comfortable.

Cinnamon is a bias-cut slip dress with a pointed midriff band in the front and double straps that loop through the front bodice. It can also be made as a camisole. Super flattering and best of all, it’s sewn with only 6 pattern pieces!

Find them in our Garments Pattern Section here.