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12
Mar
From Grandma with Love ~ Orange Chevron Quilt

From Grandma with Love ~ Orange Chevron Quilt

22
Feb
"I Spy" Fabric Matching Game ~ Tutorial

"I Spy" Fabric Matching Game ~ Tutorial

9
Feb
Happy Day Big Bow Dress ~ Pattern and Tutorial

Happy Day Big Bow Dress ~ Pattern and Tutorial

30
Jan
Rick Rack Travel Tissue Holder Tutorial

Rick Rack Travel Tissue Holder Tutorial

31
Dec
Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!

Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!

8
Dec
Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

6
Dec
Patchwork Travel Neck Pillow ~ Pattern & Tutorial

Patchwork Travel Neck Pillow ~ Pattern & Tutorial

1
Dec
15-Minute Pillowcase {with French Seams} ~ Tutorial

15-Minute Pillowcase {with French Seams} ~ Tutorial

10
Oct
Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Shirt Tutorial

Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Shirt Tutorial

21
Jul
The Little Man Gown Tutorial Upcycled Fashion

The Little Man Gown Tutorial Upcycled Fashion

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

2
Jun
Fabric Portfolio and Notepad Holder Tutorial

Fabric Portfolio and Notepad Holder Tutorial

11
May
Purple Potluck Bowl Covers

Purple Potluck Bowl Covers

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

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

Empire Waist Dress – Comfy Sews Vs. Cozy Knits

17
Mar
Twin Boy and Girl Onesie Tutorial

Twin Boy and Girl Onesie Tutorial

15
Feb
Winter Wonderland Dress Tutorial

Winter Wonderland Dress Tutorial

9
Feb
Sew Basics: Make Your Own Custom Piping

Sew Basics: Make Your Own Custom Piping

31
Jan
Weekend Sewing

Weekend Sewing

10
Jan
The Party Dress – Printable Pattern and Tutorial

The Party Dress – Printable Pattern and Tutorial

30
Dec
Top Ten Tutorials for 2010

Top Ten Tutorials for 2010

28
Dec
Felted I-Pod Cozy Tutorial

Felted I-Pod Cozy 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

31
Oct
Sew Basics: Bias Tape (part 1)

Sew Basics: Bias Tape (part 1)

25
Oct
Comfy Sews: Shawl Collar Sweater Tutorial

Comfy Sews: Shawl Collar Sweater Tutorial

19
Oct
Laptop / Kindle / I-Pad Sleeve Tutorial

Laptop / Kindle / I-Pad Sleeve Tutorial

18
Oct
Sew Basics: Felting Wool

Sew Basics: Felting Wool

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

2
Sep
Sew Basics: Prepping Fabric

Sew Basics: Prepping Fabric

23
Aug
Sew Basics: Applique

Sew Basics: Applique

8
Aug
Gathered Camera Strap Cover Tutorial

Gathered Camera Strap Cover 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
Jul
Sew Basics: Piping

Sew Basics: Piping

18
Jun
Dress Shirt Sleep Sack Tutorial

Dress Shirt Sleep Sack Tutorial

13
Jun
Vintage Hanky Tote Tutorial

Vintage Hanky Tote 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

22
Mar
Easy-Sew T-Shirt Shrug Tutorial

Easy-Sew T-Shirt Shrug Tutorial

24
Feb
Reusable Coffee Sleeve Tutorial

Reusable Coffee Sleeve Tutorial

30
Jan
Embellished Sweater Headband Tutorial

Embellished Sweater Headband Tutorial

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

11
Dec
Fleece Fish Tutorial

Fleece Fish Tutorial

8
Dec
Cloth Baby Doll Diaper Tutorial

Cloth Baby Doll Diaper Tutorial

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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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