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22
Feb
Mary Jane Baby Shoes Pattern

Mary Jane Baby Shoes Pattern

20
Jan
Lessons with Lindsay: Summer Picnic Dress

Lessons with Lindsay: Summer Picnic Dress

27
Aug
Free Summer Sewing Patterns & Tutorials

Free Summer Sewing Patterns & Tutorials

29
Jul
A New Summer Picnic Dress

A New Summer Picnic Dress

2
Nov
Georgia Vintage Christmas Dresses

Georgia Vintage Christmas Dresses

23
Jan
New Pattern: Beatrice Dress Now Available!

New Pattern: Beatrice Dress Now Available!

10
Oct
Classic Sewing Magazine – Foundation Paper Pieced Santa Dress

Classic Sewing Magazine – Foundation Paper Pieced Santa Dress

31
Mar
Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 5

Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 5

22
Feb
Josie Mae Bonnet Pattern – Now in Print!

Josie Mae Bonnet Pattern – Now in Print!

14
Feb
Dainty Darling Machine Embroidery Designs

Dainty Darling Machine Embroidery Designs

13
Feb
Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress ~ Part 3

Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress ~ Part 3

9
Aug
More Back to School Sewing

More Back to School Sewing

8
Aug
Another Pillowcase Dress for Africa

Another Pillowcase Dress for Africa

13
Jun
Sewing Dresses for Africa

Sewing Dresses for Africa

24
Feb
Riley Blake Designs Josie Mae Bonnet

Riley Blake Designs Josie Mae Bonnet

22
Feb
Janey Jumper Scallop Tutorial

Janey Jumper Scallop Tutorial

16
Nov
New Patterns: Savannah Dress & Josie Mae Bonnet

New Patterns: Savannah Dress & Josie Mae Bonnet

6
Oct
Idle Wild Fabric Tour

Idle Wild Fabric Tour

16
Mar
Knit Leggings and Dress for Josie

Knit Leggings and Dress for Josie

28
Jan
Free Dress Patterns for Girls

Free Dress Patterns for Girls

25
Sep
New Patterns from The Cottage Mama

New Patterns from The Cottage Mama

18
Sep
The Cottage Mama Featured Contest Entries

The Cottage Mama Featured Contest Entries

15
Sep
The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Finalists

The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Finalists

15
Jul
New Pattern Release ~ Claire Pajama Pattern

New Pattern Release ~ Claire Pajama Pattern

30
Apr
The Classic Coat Pattern

The Classic Coat Pattern

24
Apr
Easter Outfits 2014

Easter Outfits 2014

12
Mar
The Party Dress Free Pattern: Re-release!

The Party Dress Free Pattern: Re-release!

4
Feb
Georgia Vintage Dress for Martha Pullen School

Georgia Vintage Dress for Martha Pullen School

24
Jan
Knit Dress Pattern Review

Knit Dress Pattern Review

20
Jan
Classic Little Lady Coat: Stylo Magazine

Classic Little Lady Coat: Stylo Magazine

1
Oct
Free Cape Pattern and Tutorial

Free Cape Pattern and Tutorial

30
Sep
Sydney Skirt: Free Pattern and Tutorial

Sydney Skirt: Free Pattern and Tutorial

4
Sep
Sewing for Kindergarten: Dresses, Skirts, Tops and More!

Sewing for Kindergarten: Dresses, Skirts, Tops and More!

27
Aug
Back-to-School Bateaux Top Pattern: Sewing with Knits

Back-to-School Bateaux Top Pattern: Sewing with Knits

15
Aug
Savannah’s 1st Day of Kindergarten

Savannah’s 1st Day of Kindergarten

7
Aug
Oliver + S Summer Picnic Blouse and Shorts: Modern Yardage Fabric Giveaway

Oliver + S Summer Picnic Blouse and Shorts: Modern Yardage Fabric Giveaway

10
Jul
Matilda’s Mermaid Birthday Outfit

Matilda’s Mermaid Birthday Outfit

10
Jun
Daphne Wrap Dress and Top Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

Daphne Wrap Dress and Top Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

6
Jun
Skip and Play Pants and Capris Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

Skip and Play Pants and Capris Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

4
Jun
Miss Matilda Dress and Top Pattern: Testers

Miss Matilda Dress and Top Pattern: Testers

3
Jun
Miss Matilda Dress and Top Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

Miss Matilda Dress and Top Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

30
May
Georgia Vintage Dress: Testers, Part 2

Georgia Vintage Dress: Testers, Part 2

29
May
Georgia Vintage Dress Pattern: Testers, Part 1

Georgia Vintage Dress Pattern: Testers, Part 1

28
May
Georgia Vintage Dress Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

Georgia Vintage Dress Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

16
May
Giraffe Love Top and Leggings

Giraffe Love Top and Leggings

12
Apr
Easy Knot Dress Free Pattern and Tutorial

Easy Knot Dress Free Pattern and Tutorial

20
Mar
Matilda’s Easter Dress

Matilda’s Easter Dress

18
Mar
Sun & Surf Pattern Tour ~ Beachy Boat Neck and Santa Monica Cinch

Sun & Surf Pattern Tour ~ Beachy Boat Neck and Santa Monica Cinch

7
Mar
Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Party Dress

Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Party Dress

4
Feb
Upcycled Boys Dungaree Tutorial

Upcycled Boys Dungaree Tutorial

22
Jan
Sweetheart Dress Pattern

Sweetheart Dress Pattern

18
Dec
Cottage Christmas Outfits 2012

Cottage Christmas Outfits 2012

13
Dec
Come Sew with The Cottage Mama at The Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion

Come Sew with The Cottage Mama at The Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion

3
Dec
Scrappy Ruffle Headband Tutorial

Scrappy Ruffle Headband Tutorial

2
Dec
Go To Leggings Pattern Review

Go To Leggings Pattern Review

9
Oct
Sewing for Birch Organic Fabrics

Sewing for Birch Organic Fabrics

1
Oct
Seersucker Double Layer Twirl Skirt Tutorial

Seersucker Double Layer Twirl Skirt Tutorial

6
Sep
Classic Vintage May Dress

Classic Vintage May Dress

3
Sep
Embellished Onesie Baby Girl Dress

Embellished Onesie Baby Girl Dress

30
Aug
Another ‘Out to Sea’ Dress and a Little Sailor

Another ‘Out to Sea’ Dress and a Little Sailor

20
Aug
Out to Sea ~ Nautical Girls Dress

Out to Sea ~ Nautical Girls Dress

12
Jul
Summer Picnic Dress ~ Free PDF Pattern and Tutorial

Summer Picnic Dress ~ Free PDF Pattern and Tutorial

5
Jun
Embellished Ruffle Hoodie Tutorial

Embellished Ruffle Hoodie Tutorial

5
May
New Pattern from The Cottage Mama ~ Charlotte Apron Dress

New Pattern from The Cottage Mama ~ Charlotte Apron Dress

4
May
New Pattern from The Cottage Mama ~ Ruby Ruffle Dress

New Pattern from The Cottage Mama ~ Ruby Ruffle Dress

3
May
New Sewing Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Run Around Romper for Boys and Girls

New Sewing Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Run Around Romper for Boys and Girls

19
Apr
Little Linen Dress

Little Linen Dress

1
Apr
Tulip Petal Sun Hat Pattern and Tutorial

Tulip Petal Sun Hat Pattern and Tutorial

27
Feb
A little of this and a little of that ~ Kids, Hats and Dresses

A little of this and a little of that ~ Kids, Hats and Dresses

19
Feb
On the Cutting Table: New Fabric, New Designs, Ect.

On the Cutting Table: New Fabric, New Designs, Ect.

15
Feb
Guest Blogging at Project Run and Play: Creating a Signature Style

Guest Blogging at Project Run and Play: Creating a Signature Style

9
Feb
Happy Day Big Bow Dress ~ Pattern and Tutorial

Happy Day Big Bow Dress ~ Pattern and Tutorial

6
Feb
‘Sunny Happy Skies’ ~ Coordinating Sister Dresses

‘Sunny Happy Skies’ ~ Coordinating Sister Dresses

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

Circus 1st Birthday Dress from a Repurposed Bridesmaid Dress

14
Dec
From Grandma with Love………Christmas Janey Jumpers

From Grandma with Love………Christmas Janey Jumpers

8
Dec
Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

10
Nov
Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home

Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home

7
Nov
Shortcake Reversible Knicker Shorts ~ Tutorial

Shortcake Reversible Knicker Shorts ~ Tutorial

10
Oct
Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Shirt Tutorial

Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Shirt Tutorial

28
Sep
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns

7
Sep
Girls Appliqued Shirts: GO! Baby Fabric Cutter

Girls Appliqued Shirts: GO! Baby Fabric Cutter

22
Aug
The "Children At Play" Collection

The "Children At Play" Collection

17
Aug
The Busy Mama

The Busy Mama

21
Jul
The Little Man Gown Tutorial Upcycled Fashion

The Little Man Gown Tutorial Upcycled Fashion

11
Jul
From Grandma with Love……..Cherry Picnic Dresses

From Grandma with Love……..Cherry Picnic Dresses

7
Jul
Sew Along Design Contest Finalists

Sew Along Design Contest Finalists

1
Jul
Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 5 – Capris/Shorts

Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 5 – Capris/Shorts

30
Jun
Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 4 – The Flower

Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 4 – The Flower

29
Jun
Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 3 – Top/Dress (2nd Half)

Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 3 – Top/Dress (2nd Half)

28
Jun
Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 2 – Top/Dress (1st Half)

Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 2 – Top/Dress (1st Half)

27
Jun
Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 1 – Getting Started

Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 1 – Getting Started

22
Jun
{ Matilda’s Birthday Dress – Tea For 2 Party }

{ Matilda’s Birthday Dress – Tea For 2 Party }

20
Jun
Playdate Outfit Sewing Kit

Playdate Outfit Sewing Kit

8
Jun
Pattern Remix: Little Apples Fat Quarter Pillowcase Dress

Pattern Remix: Little Apples Fat Quarter Pillowcase Dress

3
Jun
Sew Along: The Details

Sew Along: The Details

31
May
The Cottage Mama – What’s New in the Shop?

The Cottage Mama – What’s New in the Shop?

26
May
The Cottage Home Little Girls Sew Along

The Cottage Home Little Girls Sew Along

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

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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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