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22
Feb
Mary Jane Baby Shoes Pattern

Mary Jane Baby Shoes Pattern

28
Apr
Bunny Plush Toy Tutorial

Bunny Plush Toy Tutorial

16
Mar
Knit Leggings and Dress for Josie

Knit Leggings and Dress for Josie

11
Nov
Introducing Miss Josephine Mae Wilkes

Introducing Miss Josephine Mae Wilkes

21
Apr
The Big News I’ve Been Dying to Share………

The Big News I’ve Been Dying to Share………

3
Sep
Embellished Onesie Baby Girl Dress

Embellished Onesie Baby Girl Dress

8
Dec
Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

29
Aug
Baby Boy’s Room: A Nautical Nursery

Baby Boy’s Room: A Nautical Nursery

21
Jul
The Little Man Gown Tutorial Upcycled Fashion

The Little Man Gown Tutorial Upcycled Fashion

22
Apr
A BIG Announcement!

A BIG Announcement!

17
Mar
Twin Boy and Girl Onesie Tutorial

Twin Boy and Girl Onesie Tutorial

13
Oct
Embellished Hooded Towel Tutorial

Embellished Hooded Towel Tutorial

30
Sep
Baby Boys and Robots

Baby Boys and Robots

8
Sep
Sweet Baby Hats and a Clutch

Sweet Baby Hats and a Clutch

21
Jul
Sewing Refashion – A Simple Shirt Dress Tutorial

Sewing Refashion – A Simple Shirt Dress Tutorial

18
Jun
Dress Shirt Sleep Sack Tutorial

Dress Shirt Sleep Sack Tutorial

10
Jun
Ruffle Bonnet Tutorial

Ruffle Bonnet Tutorial

9
Jun
Summer Garden Party Birthday Outfit

Summer Garden Party Birthday Outfit

9
Apr
Simple Felt Hair Clip Tutorial

Simple Felt Hair Clip Tutorial

15
Feb
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole & Monterey Jack Cheese Cornbread Muffins

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole & Monterey Jack Cheese Cornbread Muffins

13
Feb
Challenge Dress #3 – "The Matilda Tutu Dress"

Challenge Dress #3 – "The Matilda Tutu Dress"

12
Feb
Fat Quarter Baby Quilt & Burp Cloths

Fat Quarter Baby Quilt & Burp Cloths

6
Oct
I LOVE Sewing!!!

I LOVE Sewing!!!

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.

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Welcome! My name is Lindsay Wilkes and I am the owner / designer of The Cottage Mama, a boutique children's sewing pattern company and the author behind, 'Sew Classic Clothes for Girls'. The Cottage Mama blog is where I share my love for sewing, cooking and crafting and all things domestic. If you like what you see, you can read more about me HERE.

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