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  • Lessons with Lindsay: Reusable Snack Bag Pattern

    Lessons with Lindsay: Reusable Snack Bag Pattern

    Lessons with Lindsay: Reusable Snack Bag Pattern by Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage MamaIt’s that time again…….another Lesson with Lindsay. This week I’m sharing a very easy, beginner friendly tutorial for my Reusable Snack Bag Pattern. I posted a photographed tutorial of this project many years ago and it’s been a very popular free pattern here on The Cottage Mama. So I decided to make a video tutorial for all of you visual learners out there.

    It was funny, as I was watching the edited version of this video (which, oh my goodness…..it’s always so weird to hear yourself talk), Josephine came up carrying one of the snack bags that I made before she was even born. She loves these little bags. Lately she likes to have her goldfish crackers in one. But when she walked up and saw me on the video, she said ‘Hey! That’s my bag!”. So anyway, my point in telling you this, is that A) These little bags will hold up for YEARS and B) Your kids are going to love them.

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  • Lessons with Lindsay: Summer Picnic Dress

    Lessons with Lindsay: Summer Picnic Dress

    Today I have a new Lessons with Lindsay video tutorial for you! This video is a step-by-step tutorial for my free Summer Picnic Dress Pattern. If you’ve never sewn my Picnic Dress before, I really think you are going to enjoy this video. I take you through every step of garment construction and share some of my tips and tricks with you along the way. Even if you are a seasoned sewer, I think we can all learn a few things from seeing the way someone else might put together a garment. So sit back, relax and enjoy today’s video……..

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  • Lessons with Lindsay: 15 Minute Pillowcase

    Lessons with Lindsay: 15 Minute Pillowcase

    I’ve been waiting to share today’s video with you all and I’m so excited that it’s time! My free 15 Minute Pillowcase Free Pattern and Tutorial is one of the most popular posts here on The Cottage Mama and today I have a video tutorial taking you through every step of this pattern. Perfect for all of you visual learners out there like myself. (more…)

  • Lessons with Lindsay: Picture Perfect Scallops

    Lessons with Lindsay: Picture Perfect Scallops

    Lessons with Lindsay: Picture Perfect Scallops by Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama.

    Today I’ve got a new Lessons with Lindsay video tutorial to share with you all! I’m really excited about this one because it involves one of my very favorite sewing techniques…….scallops. I know sewing picture perfect scallops can be a little bit intimidating, but I promise you that it’s really not that hard with my easy-to-follow technique. (more…)

  • Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress ~ Part 3

    Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress ~ Part 3

    Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress ~ Part 3. Free Pattern and Video Sew Along Tutorial from Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama and sponsored by Baby Lock Sewing and Embroidery Machines. www.thecottagemama.com

    Two weeks ago I shared The Party Dress ~ Part 1 video, last week I shared The Party Dress ~ Part 2 video and today I’m excited to share the final installment of The Party Dress Sew Along. Today you are going to see me finish up The Party Dress including constructing the skirt and the contrast band, attaching the skirt and more! And after this video, you should have a completed Party Dress!

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  • Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress ~ Part 2

    Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress ~ Part 2

    Last week I shared The Party Dress ~ Part 1 video and I’ve been thrilled by the response from you all. I’m so happy that you are enjoying these videos! Today I’ve got the second installment of this three part series where we finish constructing the bodice and the side sash pieces. Next week we will finish the series by adding the skirt to the dress. I hope this really helps those of you that are visual learners because personally, I think it’s so helpful to see someone sew right before your eyes!

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  • Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress ~ Part 1

    Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress ~ Part 1

    Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress Free Pattern Video - Part 1. Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama.

    I’ve been so excited for today’s Lessons with Lindsay video for months now! Remember my Free Party Dress Pattern? Well, today I am launching Part 1 of my Party Dress sew along! Yay!!

    You are going to be able to watch me sew The Party Dress from start to finish in this three part video series. I’ll be showing you all the techniques found in the pattern as well as how to change up the pattern a bit and add in some of my favorite trims. And guess what? This video is completely free! If you are new to sewing or just want to brush up on some of your basics, this video is going to be so great for you.

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  • How to Use a PDF Pattern

    How to Use a PDF Pattern

    How to Use a PDF Pattern Video Tutorial by Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama

    Hi everyone! Happy New Year!! I hope you all have had a wonderful start to 2017.

    The blog has been silent here for a little bit with all of the activity from the holidays. I can’t believe how quickly the time slips by with the four kids. We were busy, busy from about Halloween until the start of the year. I love New Year’s! It’s always a great time to reflect, prioritize and goal set for the year ahead. So many exciting things ahead for this year……two fabric collections releasing with Riley Blake Designs (one in February and one in August), a woven ribbon line, new sewing patterns, the Baby Lock Love of Sewing Challenge, new teaching engagements and finally a new collection of Lessons with Lindsay videos starting today (my free online sewing video series sponsored by Baby Lock Sewing and Embroidery Machines)!

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  • Lessons with Lindsay: Edge Stitching Sewing Video

    Lessons with Lindsay: Edge Stitching Sewing Video

    Lessons with Lindsay: Edge Stitching Sewing Video Tutorial from The Cottage Mama. www.thecottagemama.com

    I’ve got a new Lessons with Lindsay Sewing Video Tutorial for you. Today I’ll be teaching you how to add professional looking Edge Stitching to your children’s garments or any sewn project. It’s really a lot easier than you’ve probably ever imagined. This technique is easy enough for a beginner, but even if you are a seasoned sewer, you may learn a thing or two. I hope you enjoy today’s video, Lessons with Lindsay: Edge Stitching Sewing Video.

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  • Lessons with Lindsay: Tying the Perfect Bow

    Lessons with Lindsay: Tying the Perfect Bow

    Learn to tie the perfect bow on a little girls' dress! Lessons with Lindsay by The Cottage Mama.

    You spent all that time creating the most adorable dress ever, only to finish it off with a crooked bow. You tried and tried and it never seems to look right, so eventually you just give up on tying the perfect bow.

    On today’s Lesson with Lindsay, I’m teaching you how to tie the perfect bow on your little girls’ dress. I promise you, it’s really so simple! I get it…….tying a bow can be tricky, but with my easy-tie method, you’ll never have to worry about having a messy looking bow again. Plus your bow will be straight, perfectly fluffy and stay in place longer! I know how much time, love and attention you all put into sewing handmade clothing for your little ones, so I want you to be able to finish off your creations with the most spectacular bow!

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