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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

12
Apr
Quick and Easy – Bubble Skirt Tutorial

Quick and Easy – Bubble Skirt Tutorial

17
Mar
Twin Boy and Girl Onesie Tutorial

Twin Boy and Girl Onesie Tutorial

1
Mar
So, I’ve been busy……..

So, I’ve been busy……..

15
Feb
Winter Wonderland Dress Tutorial

Winter Wonderland Dress Tutorial

12
Feb
Week 5 Project Run and Play – Valentine’s Day Challenge

Week 5 Project Run and Play – Valentine’s Day Challenge

5
Feb
Week 4 Project Run and Play – Vintage/Retro Challenge

Week 4 Project Run and Play – Vintage/Retro Challenge

31
Jan
Weekend Sewing

Weekend Sewing

29
Jan
Week 3 Project Run and Play: Adult Fashion Inspiration

Week 3 Project Run and Play: Adult Fashion Inspiration

26
Jan
Just an update…….

Just an update…….

22
Jan
Week 2 Project Run and Play – Leila and Ben Challenge

Week 2 Project Run and Play – Leila and Ben Challenge

15
Jan
Week 1 Project Run and Play – Winter Wonderland

Week 1 Project Run and Play – Winter Wonderland

10
Jan
The Party Dress – Printable Pattern and Tutorial

The Party Dress – Printable Pattern and Tutorial

5
Jan
Project Runway for Kids: Blogger Edition

Project Runway for Kids: Blogger Edition

28
Oct
Two Little Pumpkin Heads

Two Little Pumpkin Heads

18
Oct
Sew Basics: Felting Wool

Sew Basics: Felting Wool

13
Oct
Embellished Hooded Towel Tutorial

Embellished Hooded Towel Tutorial

11
Oct
The Strawberry Patch Barn Sale

The Strawberry Patch Barn Sale

5
Oct
My First Show

My First Show

4
Oct
Fairy Princess Tutu Tutorial

Fairy Princess Tutu Tutorial

17
Sep
Friday Share

Friday Share

8
Sep
Sweet Baby Hats and a Clutch

Sweet Baby Hats and a Clutch

7
Sep
The Cottage Mama Photo Shoot

The Cottage Mama Photo Shoot

23
Aug
Sew Basics: Applique

Sew Basics: Applique

21
Jul
Sewing Refashion – A Simple Shirt Dress Tutorial

Sewing Refashion – A Simple Shirt Dress Tutorial

18
Jul
Sew Basics: Piping

Sew Basics: Piping

15
Jul
Fun with Knits

Fun with Knits

27
Jun
My Little Baby and My New Baby

My Little Baby and My New Baby

21
Jun
Summer Garden Birthday Party – Fabric Invitations

Summer Garden Birthday Party – Fabric Invitations

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

3
Jun
Busy, Busy

Busy, Busy

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

Spring May Finally Be Here – Time for Spring Fashion!

3
Mar
Whoooohooo – I’m a Finalist!!

Whoooohooo – I’m a Finalist!!

26
Feb
Challenge Dress Giveaway Winner!

Challenge Dress Giveaway Winner!

13
Feb
Final Challenge Dress #7 – "The Paper Doll Dress"

Final Challenge Dress #7 – "The Paper Doll Dress"

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

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

13
Jan
Little Girls Kitchen Apron Tutorial

Little Girls Kitchen Apron Tutorial

27
Nov
Fun with Fleece – Hat & Mittens!

Fun with Fleece – Hat & Mittens!

2
Nov
No-Sew Ruffle Flutter Cape with Armholes

No-Sew Ruffle Flutter Cape with Armholes

30
Oct
Repurposed Children’s Fashions

Repurposed Children’s Fashions

6
Oct
I LOVE Sewing!!!

I LOVE Sewing!!!

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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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