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16
May
Giraffe Love Top and Leggings

Giraffe Love Top and Leggings

15
Apr
Repurposed Picture Frame Tray Tutorial

Repurposed Picture Frame Tray Tutorial

4
Feb
Upcycled Boys Dungaree Tutorial

Upcycled Boys Dungaree Tutorial

15
Aug
Easy $1.00 Mirror Makeover

Easy $1.00 Mirror Makeover

17
Feb
Inexpensive Wall Art ~ Decorating with Paper

Inexpensive Wall Art ~ Decorating with Paper

19
Jan
Circus 1st Birthday Dress from a Repurposed Bridesmaid Dress

Circus 1st Birthday Dress from a Repurposed Bridesmaid Dress

4
Aug
Altered Couture Magazine Fall 2011

Altered Couture Magazine Fall 2011

21
Jul
The Little Man Gown Tutorial Upcycled Fashion

The Little Man Gown Tutorial Upcycled Fashion

14
May
The Cottage Mama Published in Altered Couture Magazine

The Cottage Mama Published in Altered Couture Magazine

6
May
Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Recap

Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Recap

5
May
Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 4

Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 4

4
May
Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 3

Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 3

3
May
Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 2

Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 2

2
May
Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 1 – Introduction

Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 1 – Introduction

26
Apr
Dick and Jane Inspired Easter Dress – Bodice Tutorial

Dick and Jane Inspired Easter Dress – Bodice Tutorial

6
Apr
Empire Waist Dress – Comfy Sews Vs. Cozy Knits

Empire Waist Dress – Comfy Sews Vs. Cozy Knits

15
Feb
Winter Wonderland Dress Tutorial

Winter Wonderland Dress Tutorial

15
Jan
Week 1 Project Run and Play – Winter Wonderland

Week 1 Project Run and Play – Winter Wonderland

25
Oct
Comfy Sews: Shawl Collar Sweater Tutorial

Comfy Sews: Shawl Collar Sweater Tutorial

13
Sep
Something for Mama – Sweater Refashion with Cottage Style

Something for Mama – Sweater Refashion with Cottage Style

28
Jul
Easiest 10-Minute Throw Pillow from Placemat

Easiest 10-Minute Throw Pillow from Placemat

21
Jul
Sewing Refashion – A Simple Shirt Dress Tutorial

Sewing Refashion – A Simple Shirt Dress Tutorial

28
Jun
Dollar Store Tiered Party Trays

Dollar Store Tiered Party Trays

18
Jun
Dress Shirt Sleep Sack Tutorial

Dress Shirt Sleep Sack Tutorial

13
Jun
Vintage Hanky Tote Tutorial

Vintage Hanky Tote Tutorial

28
May
Summer Fabric Rag Wreath Tutorial

Summer Fabric Rag Wreath Tutorial

31
Mar
Easy No-Sew Applique Tutorial

Easy No-Sew Applique Tutorial

26
Mar
Boys………

Boys………

22
Mar
Easy-Sew T-Shirt Shrug Tutorial

Easy-Sew T-Shirt Shrug Tutorial

17
Mar
Spring May Finally Be Here – Time for Spring Fashion!

Spring May Finally Be Here – Time for Spring Fashion!

13
Feb
Challenge Dress #6 – "Hope, Dream, Believe"

Challenge Dress #6 – "Hope, Dream, Believe"

13
Feb
Challenge Dress #5 – "Little Rocker"

Challenge Dress #5 – "Little Rocker"

13
Feb
Challenge Dress #4 – Freezer Paper Stenciling

Challenge Dress #4 – Freezer Paper Stenciling

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

Challenge Dress #3 – "The Matilda Tutu Dress"

13
Feb
Challenge Dress #2 – "Punky Posh"

Challenge Dress #2 – "Punky Posh"

13
Feb
Challenge Dress #1 – "The Gracyn"

Challenge Dress #1 – "The Gracyn"

5
Feb
Lil Blue Boo and Dharma Trading Design Challenge

Lil Blue Boo and Dharma Trading Design Challenge

30
Jan
Embellished Sweater Headband Tutorial

Embellished Sweater Headband Tutorial

20
Jan
Repurposed Woman’s Turtleneck = Sweet Little Girl’s Cardigan

Repurposed Woman’s Turtleneck = Sweet Little Girl’s Cardigan

18
Jan
Little Girls Valentine’s Day Dress Tutorial

Little Girls Valentine’s Day Dress Tutorial

30
Oct
Repurposed Children’s Fashions

Repurposed Children’s Fashions

10
Oct
Spruce It Up!

Spruce It Up!

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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