Your patterns, projects, fabric and measurements—beautifully organised, in one afternoon. Never lost and always close at hand.
Every sewing room has a story.
You just need a map to find the treasures.
No credit card. No pressure. Just get sorted.
We've all been here. Too much choice, not enough clarity.
I bought extra fabric... just to make sure I had enough.
I'm sure I've got that pattern at home...
Do I already have purple thread and buttons?
What size 10 pants patterns do I have that would suit that gorgeous wool blend?
The drawer was never going to stay tidy.
You unfold the tissue.
Trace your size.
Stuff everything back into the envelope.
Just like a map, once opened they never quite fold the same again.
The drawer doesn't need to be beautiful.
It just needs an index that remembers what's behind it.
Never wonder "Will I have enough?" again. Match fabric to your patterns and buy with confidence.
Catalogue up to 200 front patterns in a single sitting.
Scan the front of any pattern envelope (in Notes or Google Drive), upload it and watch SRPA fill in the brand, number and garment type automatically. Add the back scan whenever you're ready for full detail.
Every pattern you own, beautifully organised. Search by brand, garment type, project status and more. Less time searching, more time sewing.
We're still deciding what to show you next — stay tuned.
Scan your pattern envelope and let SRPA do the tedious part. Brand, number and garment type from the front. Yardage, fabric requirements and notions from the back — then your collection becomes searchable, sortable and always at your fingertips. And because SRPA knows your measurements and the pattern's sizing, it calculates how much fabric you'll actually need for your size before you buy it. Superior search and sorting capabilities mean less rummaging. Fewer duplicates. Smarter fabric shopping.
Add fabric your way. Just snap a photo and record the colour — or keep a detailed inventory with fabric type, length and usage tracking. See what you've used, what's left and what you already have before you buy more.
Because "I'm sure I have some interfacing somewhere" isn't a great shopping strategy.
Know what you've already got before you buy another packet of 20 zips. Keep track of threads, buttons, needles, zips and other essentials — including quantities and colours — so you can check your sewing room stash wherever you are.
Keep measurements for everyone you sew for, complete with photos and growth tracking for little ones. Then let SRPA compare those measurements with your patterns before you cut a single piece of fabric.
See at a glance which patterns are a good fit, which may need grading and which are probably better left on the shelf.
From "I really should make this" to finished and photographed, keep every project in one place. See what's planned, what's cut, what's being sewn, what's waiting for a fitting and what's finally finished.
No more wondering "What was I doing with that project?"
Although we make no promises about helping you resist starting three more. 😉
Found the perfect fabric but don't know what to make with it?
Sew What? does the treasure hunt for you. It looks through your pattern collection and shows you the patterns that work with your fabric — in your size.
One piece of fabric. Your entire pattern collection. Now what will you make?
Got patterns or fabric you're ready to let go of?
Select what you're selling and Sewing Room PA creates your shop for you. Share one simple link with friends, family or social media and let buyers browse everything you're selling in one place.
Finally, destashing doesn't have to become another project.
Your patterns know what fabric they need.
Your stash knows what's been used.
Your measurements know what will fit.
Your projects know what's being made.
And Sewing Room PA brings it all together.
Less searching. Less guessing. More sewing.
I've been sewing for longer than I can remember. Over the years I've collected patterns — some I've never made, some I've made three times, and a great many I forgot I owned.
The app I needed didn't exist so I made it. Now I always know what I have and what I need.
(The overalls in that photo? Made from a thrifted doona cover.)
My daughter is one of my greatest creations. Not just the wedding dress — though that was my most passionate and intricate project. It's the kind, thoughtful woman she became. The near-perfect grades. The integrity she brings to everything. And watching her be a mum? At that she is exceptional, dedicated and genuinely fun.
She never caught the sewing bug though. My dream of sitting side by side designing and sewing treasures in my happy place never eventuated. Instead, her visits to my sewing room arrived armed with op shop finds that "just needed the shoulders taken in" — or the waist lifted, or a complete remodel. I told you she was smart — why learn the trade when it magically appears on your bed the next day, washed, altered and pressed?
So you can imagine my joy when I found out my first grandchild was a girl. My prayer while she was still in her mother's womb wasn't that she'd become a sewist — just that my sewing room would always feel like a happy place to visit. And that if that spark ever caught, I'd be ready.
DJ had just turned two when I decided she was old enough to come into Nana's special space. We sat on the floor for nearly two hours while she sorted an enormous box of buttons into neatly coloured compartments — focused, careful, genuinely helpful. My heart sang.
I started showing her fabrics I had in mind for her. "What do you think of this one? Do you think it would make a nice dress?" A week later I'd present her with something new. The quiet satisfaction I feel when I hear her say "my Nana made this for me" still makes me smile.
She's three now. While "I'm training her in the way she should go," I'm also making matching dresses for her dolls, party hats, and finding her treasures from my sewing room — showing her that with the right tools and a little creativity, anything is possible.
Which brings me to Sewing Room PA. I've been collecting fabric, patterns and haberdashery for 45 years. Deep down, efficiency and value for money are core values of mine — I want to make the most of what I have. And I want to leave this world with my sewing room in order, so that one day, if she ever wants it, DJ inherits not just a massive mess but a collection of unlimited potential — and the clarity and confidence to use it.
I have a gorgeous grandson now too — whether they ever thread a needle or not, I hope they always know this room and this Nana will always have plenty of room for them. 💜
Pricing shown reflects what we're testing during beta. Final pricing will be confirmed at launch.
Try 20 scans before you commit. That's enough to feel the magic.
That's completely fine — front scans are perfect for exactly that. Scan the front of every envelope for brand, number, garment type and a photo. If you ever want to unlock the extra detail the back scan brings, you can add it at any time and the backs will find their fronts!
Front scan — brand name, pattern number and garment type, reliably every time. Back scan — yardage requirements by size and fabric width, fabric recommendations and notions. Behind the scenes, back scans use a more powerful AI model for extra accuracy.
Your patterns, fabric and measurements are stored securely in the cloud. You can access them from any device, with regular backups so nothing gets lost.
Yes — Sewing Room PA works in any browser. No app store download needed.
Once your patterns and fabric are sorted, you'll be able to select any you'd like to sell and share them with a link instantly. Sew What? — automatic fabric-to-pattern matching — is also on its way.