all Sendowl links will stop working in 2026

Dear friends,

This is possibly the most un-exciting email I've had to write, ever, but if every person who has ever bought a sewing pattern from me takes just a few minutes to read this and check that their PDF patterns are saved,* I would be ever so grateful!!

 

After December 31, 2025, I will not be able to resend lost or expired pattern links from purchases made before May 2025.

 

 

I've been selling PDF sewing patterns since 2009, so (no big surprise) I get a substantial number of requests every month from folks who need me to reset or resend a sewing pattern link so they can download their pattern again. Most times they're trying to open the pattern on a phone (tip: always download your pattern files over WiFi, not cell data), but sometimes they've lost or accidentally deleted it; maybe a computer crashed, or they just forgot to download the pattern files in the first place when they bought it. 

 

No worries!! Usually it's not a big deal for me to manually go in and reset/resend a pattern link; for the past decade+ I used a system (Sendowl) that delivered pattern download links through email; it does require a bit of time on my end, but it's been fairly easy for me to manually go in and help folks regain access to their patterns again. 

 

HOWEVER, at the end of this month, I'm quitting Sendowl (for a number of reasons that I will not bore you with in this email, but last May I started using a new system), so I'll no longer have access to over a decade of Sendowl pattern links. Again: this means that after December 31, 2025, I will not be able to resend lost or expired pattern links from purchases made before May 2025.

 

So…please do something for me? Would you take a minute to check and see that you have all of your Made by Rae sewing patterns safely SAVED somewhere? For example: The "PDF Patterns" folder on your computer, or in your Files app on your iPad?

 

And then please take a moment to back them them up in a second location. I would suggest cloud-based storage (like Drive, iCloud, or Dropbox); somewhere that only you have access to. Bonus points: back up to a third spot like an external SSD or hard drive!!

You can still download and save your Made by Rae patterns from Sendowl until the end of this month (December 2025). After that time, all Sendowl pattern links will expire for good.

 

CLICK HERE to resend the original download link email (ALL of the patterns you bought will go to the email address you used to make the original purchases) and click on the link in that email to download your patterns.

- OR -

Search your inbox for your download link (if you saved the email) using the keywords "Your Made by Rae Order" – and then click on the download link inside to download your patterns.

 

and then PLEASE SAVE YOUR PATTERNS somewhere safe!!

 

If your link has expired or you've used up all of your attempts, either forward the link to me (just hit “reply” from that email) and request a reset, or fill out the pattern resend request form HERE. Please do this now to avoid me having to do everyone's reset requests on December 31. Please and thank you!

Finally, any recent pattern purchases you have made since May 2025 were delivered through our new digital delivery system, which is already working much better than Sendowl ever did. I just wish I could move over all of those past links! 

take a patchwork class with me

OK! Now for something more fun: I'm teaching two online patchwork garment classes on Pattern Review again in 2026. I'm bringing back “Designing your own Fabric (Part I)" – which was so much fun last time – and I'm adding a second class, a follow-up where you can learn how to turn your patchwork fabric into a garment – “Creating Garments from Patchwork Fabric (Part II)”. The first class will be in January, and the second in February. Get more details here:

I just typed “hope you've enjoyed this little housekeeping update” and then deleted it. Oof. And then put it back because…I mean, maybe someone will? At the very least, it's a peek behind the curtain. As you can see, the life of a pattern designer is sooo glamorous.

 

But wow, I can't believe that 2025 is almost over! I hope you all are staying cosy as winter takes hold and that you have something lovely to work on to keep your hands busy and your hearts from breaking. 

 

Happy sewing,

- Rae