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9
Feb
Lightweight Spring Infinity Scarf Tutorial

Lightweight Spring Infinity Scarf Tutorial

16
Nov
Hush Hush 2 Pinwheel Embroidery Hoop Ornament

Hush Hush 2 Pinwheel Embroidery Hoop Ornament

5
Oct
Halloween Candy Bowl Free Project Tutorial

Halloween Candy Bowl Free Project Tutorial

22
Feb
Mary Jane Baby Shoes Pattern

Mary Jane Baby Shoes Pattern

27
Jan
Easy Magnetic Pin Holder Tutorial

Easy Magnetic Pin Holder Tutorial

31
Dec
Embroidered Towel Tutorial

Embroidered Towel Tutorial

15
Sep
Puppy Dog Stuffed Animal Pattern

Puppy Dog Stuffed Animal Pattern

28
Apr
Bunny Plush Toy Tutorial

Bunny Plush Toy Tutorial

26
Jan
Crayon Art Tote Pattern and Tutorial

Crayon Art Tote Pattern and Tutorial

24
Jul
Darling Quilt ~ Free Pattern!

Darling Quilt ~ Free Pattern!

16
May
Lessons with Lindsay: 15 Minute Pillowcase

Lessons with Lindsay: 15 Minute Pillowcase

31
Mar
Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 5

Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 5

22
Jan
Love You to the Moon and Back Embroidered Pillow Tutorial

Love You to the Moon and Back Embroidered Pillow Tutorial

24
Feb
Riley Blake Designs Josie Mae Bonnet

Riley Blake Designs Josie Mae Bonnet

27
Jan
Patchwork Baby Bibs for Josephine

Patchwork Baby Bibs for Josephine

16
Nov
New Patterns: Savannah Dress & Josie Mae Bonnet

New Patterns: Savannah Dress & Josie Mae Bonnet

5
Jul
Heart Zipper Quilt

Heart Zipper Quilt

3
Feb
Free Patterns to Sew for Valentine’s Day

Free Patterns to Sew for Valentine’s Day

28
Oct
Fat Eighth Frenzy Pattern

Fat Eighth Frenzy Pattern

18
Mar
Embroidered Aromatherapy Heat Bag Tutorial

Embroidered Aromatherapy Heat Bag Tutorial

22
Jan
Baby Doll Pouch Blanket Tutorial

Baby Doll Pouch Blanket Tutorial

25
Nov
Hexi Pouch Tutorial

Hexi Pouch Tutorial

17
Sep
Apple Free Lunch Box Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

Apple Free Lunch Box Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

10
Sep
Three Ring Binder Pencil Case Sewing Tutorial

Three Ring Binder Pencil Case Sewing Tutorial

3
Dec
Scrappy Ruffle Headband Tutorial

Scrappy Ruffle Headband Tutorial

29
Nov
DIY Beaded Fabric Necklace ~ Easy, Snappy Holiday Project

DIY Beaded Fabric Necklace ~ Easy, Snappy Holiday Project

23
Oct
Easy Eye Glass {or Rotary Cutter} Case Tutorial

Easy Eye Glass {or Rotary Cutter} Case Tutorial

15
Oct
Fat Quarter Tote Bag Tutorial

Fat Quarter Tote Bag Tutorial

12
Sep
The Lolly Dolly Pillow Tutorial

The Lolly Dolly Pillow Tutorial

3
Sep
Embellished Onesie Baby Girl Dress

Embellished Onesie Baby Girl Dress

7
Jun
Woodland Cottage Pincushion ~ Free Pattern and Tutorial

Woodland Cottage Pincushion ~ Free Pattern and Tutorial

22
Feb
"I Spy" Fabric Matching Game ~ Tutorial

"I Spy" Fabric Matching Game ~ Tutorial

30
Jan
Rick Rack Travel Tissue Holder Tutorial

Rick Rack Travel Tissue Holder Tutorial

8
Dec
Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

10
Oct
Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Shirt Tutorial

Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Shirt Tutorial

2
Jun
Fabric Portfolio and Notepad Holder Tutorial

Fabric Portfolio and Notepad Holder Tutorial

11
May
Purple Potluck Bowl Covers

Purple Potluck Bowl Covers

17
Mar
Twin Boy and Girl Onesie Tutorial

Twin Boy and Girl Onesie Tutorial

21
Dec
Felted Fingerless Glove Tutorial

Felted Fingerless Glove Tutorial

16
Dec
Gifts for Guys: Boxy Dopp Kit Tutorial

Gifts for Guys: Boxy Dopp Kit Tutorial

19
Oct
Laptop / Kindle / I-Pad Sleeve Tutorial

Laptop / Kindle / I-Pad Sleeve Tutorial

13
Oct
Embellished Hooded Towel Tutorial

Embellished Hooded Towel Tutorial

27
Sep
Embroidered Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial

Embroidered Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial

20
Sep
Fall Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial

Fall Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial

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

18
Jun
Dress Shirt Sleep Sack Tutorial

Dress Shirt Sleep Sack Tutorial

10
Jun
Ruffle Bonnet Tutorial

Ruffle Bonnet Tutorial

16
May
Sleepover Ruffle Pillowcase Tutorial

Sleepover Ruffle Pillowcase Tutorial

26
Apr
Waterproof Picnic Blanket Tutorial

Waterproof Picnic Blanket Tutorial

26
Mar
Boys………

Boys………

13
Jan
Little Girls Kitchen Apron Tutorial

Little Girls Kitchen Apron Tutorial

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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