Machine embroidery is one of my favorite ways to add personalization to a children’s garment or other project. I know not everyone has a machine capable of embroidery, but if you do……this lesson is for you! In today’s Lesson with Lindsay video tutorial, I’ll be showing you exactly how to embroider a dress bodice. It’s so easy! Take a look………..
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Dec
How to Embroider a Dress Bodice: Lessons with Lindsay
4
Dec
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Children
This post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market, however, all ideas, opinions and suggestions are 100% mine.
I’m usually really good about Christmas shopping ahead of time. I like to get everything picked out, made and ordered so that I can enjoy the holiday season. But for some reason, I always seem to forget about stockings and end up causing myself stress when Christmas is upon us. Well, this year, I decided to be SUPER organized and get my stocking stuffers picked out and ready to go. I thought I’d share some of the items I’ve picked out for my kids stockings to give you a few ideas if you’re trying to figure out what to get this year. Now keep in mind, my children are 7 (girl), 6 (girl), 4 (boy) and 1 (girl) years old. So some of these things might not work for everyone, but hopefully this gives you a jumping off point!
27
Nov
Black Friday Sale!
Just wanted to let you know that there is a Black Friday Sale going on over on The Cottage Mama Shop website and The Cottage Mama Etsy Shop. 30% off ALL Patterns (including the new ones) and the book, Sew Classic Clothes for Girls! The sale will run through Monday and there won’t be another one for quite awhile. So grab your patterns and use the code blackfriday2015 at checkout!
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Happy Sewing!
25
Nov
Strawberry, Rhubarb, Cream Cheese and Thyme Mini Hand Pies
I love pie. Any kind of pie, really. So I figure others must feel the same. I created these simple Strawberry, Rhubarb, Cream Cheese and Thyme Mini Hand Pies for the Holiday Ornament Exchange I recently hosted. These were so easy and there are so many ways to change these up……..different jams, different cheese, different herb. These really are so tasty! Give them a try, you won’t be sorry!
24
Nov
How to Host a Holiday Ornament Exchange
This post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market. All ideas, suggestions and opinions are 100% mine.
The holiday season is upon on us and it’s time to gather up your girlfriends and celebrate this wonderful time of year! Sure you could invite your best gal pals over for a cocktail party, brunch or cookie exchange, but why not try something new this year? This year, change it up and host a holiday ornament exchange. It’s a great way to get everyone together to celebrate the season and add a little fun and excitement to your holiday gathering.
Don’t have a clue how to host an ornament exchange? Well, no worries! I’ve got you covered and I have three different ways for you to host and you can choose the option that works best for you and your friends! So let’s get started……….
16
Nov
New Patterns: Savannah Dress & Josie Mae Bonnet
I excited to announce the release of two new patterns from The Cottage Mama!
2
Nov
Lessons with Lindsay Sewing Video: Bias Binding
It’s that time again! Time for another “Lessons with Lindsay” video. Today we are going to be discussing all things bias binding.
12
Oct
Lessons with Lindsay Sewing Video: Hemming a Lined A-Line Dress
Today’s Lesson with Lindsay Sewing Video: Hemming a Lined A-Line Dress is one I’m very excited to share with you! In this video you will learn my technique for how to hem a lined A-line dress. If you’ve never tried hemming your garments this way, I’m pretty sure this will be your go-to technique from this point forward. This step is a little tricky for some folks when following my patterns, so I’m thrilled to be able to share this video with you all. This is a video that you don’t want to miss!
12
Oct
Josephine Mae Turns One
Dear Josephine,
Is it really true? My last baby, Josephine Mae, is officially one year old today. How can this possibly be? It truly seems like just yesterday that you became part of our family and yet, it feels like you’ve been a part of us forever. Today, on your first birthday, there are a few things I would like to remember about my sweet Josie Mae…….
8
Oct
Halloween Treat Bag Tutorial
Remember these Halloween Treat Bags that I made last year for the kids? I’m so excited for them to use these bags again this year. They turned out to be the perfect size for our kids and were nice and sturdy.
And this year, we have a fourth trick-or-treater that will be with us, Miss Josephine. Granted, she won’t be eating candy, but I’ll still let her take her bag along for the ride. And since I shared this post with you last year before she had arrived, here is Josie Mae’s bag:
Lindsay Wilkes is the owner and designer behind The Cottage Mama. She creates timeless, vintage inspired sewing patterns for children’s clothes. She is also a fabric designer for Riley Black Designers / Penny Rose Fabrics, author of the book ‘Sew Classic Clothes for Girls’ and can be seen teaching nationwide and online in her video series ‘Lessons with Lindsay’ sponsored by Baby Lock Sewing and Embroidery machines.
