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24
Jul
Darling Quilt ~ Free Pattern!

Darling Quilt ~ Free Pattern!

28
Feb
New Adelaide Bubble Romper and Dress Pattern!

New Adelaide Bubble Romper and Dress Pattern!

22
Feb
Josie Mae Bonnet Pattern – Now in Print!

Josie Mae Bonnet Pattern – Now in Print!

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

Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress ~ Part 3

7
Sep
Pixie Noel Georgia Vintage Dress

Pixie Noel Georgia Vintage Dress

24
Feb
Riley Blake Designs Josie Mae Bonnet

Riley Blake Designs Josie Mae Bonnet

22
Feb
Janey Jumper Scallop Tutorial

Janey Jumper Scallop Tutorial

8
Feb
Tooth Fairy Pillows

Tooth Fairy Pillows

27
Nov
Black Friday Sale!

Black Friday Sale!

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

25
Sep
New Patterns from The Cottage Mama

New Patterns from The Cottage Mama

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

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

The Party Dress Free Pattern: Re-release!

24
Jan
Knit Dress Pattern Review

Knit Dress Pattern Review

20
Jan
Classic Little Lady Coat: Stylo Magazine

Classic Little Lady Coat: Stylo Magazine

6
Jan
The Cottage Mama Facebook Pattern Group

The Cottage Mama Facebook Pattern Group

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
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!

20
Mar
Matilda’s Easter Dress

Matilda’s Easter Dress

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

2
Dec
Go To Leggings Pattern Review

Go To Leggings Pattern Review

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

27
Jun
Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Susan from Living with Punks

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Susan from Living with Punks

26
Jun
Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Shannon from Luvinthemommyhood

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Shannon from Luvinthemommyhood

25
Jun
Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Amy {and Mama Reita} from Positively Splendid

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Amy {and Mama Reita} from Positively Splendid

21
Jun
Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Destri from The Mother Huddle

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Destri from The Mother Huddle

21
Jun
Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Bev from Flamingo Toes

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Bev from Flamingo Toes

20
Jun
Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Andrea from The Train To Crazy

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Andrea from The Train To Crazy

19
Jun
Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Elizabeth and Liz from Simple Simon & Co.

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Elizabeth and Liz from Simple Simon & Co.

18
Jun
Sewing Pattern Blog Tour: Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade

Sewing Pattern Blog Tour: Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade

15
Jun
Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional

14
Jun
Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Christina from 2 Little Hooligans

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Christina from 2 Little Hooligans

13
Jun
Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Jessica from Me Sew Crazy

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Jessica from Me Sew Crazy

12
Jun
Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Stef from Girl.Inspired

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Stef from Girl.Inspired

11
Jun
New Sewing Patterns Blog Tour

New Sewing Patterns Blog Tour

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

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

From Grandma with Love………Christmas Janey Jumpers

6
Dec
Patchwork Travel Neck Pillow ~ Pattern & Tutorial

Patchwork Travel Neck Pillow ~ Pattern & Tutorial

16
Nov
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Round-Up and Flickr Group

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Round-Up and Flickr Group

15
Nov
Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Stef from Girl. Inspired.

Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Stef from Girl. Inspired.

14
Nov
Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest

Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest

12
Nov
Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Kristin from Kojo Designs

Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Kristin from Kojo Designs

11
Nov
Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Katy from No Big Dill

Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Katy from No Big Dill

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

Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home

9
Nov
Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Jess from Craftiness is not Optional

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Jess from Craftiness is not Optional

8
Nov
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns ~ Blog Tour

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns ~ Blog Tour

7
Nov
Shortcake Reversible Knicker Shorts ~ Tutorial

Shortcake Reversible Knicker Shorts ~ Tutorial

28
Sep
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns

22
Aug
The "Children At Play" Collection

The "Children At Play" Collection

8
Aug
From Grandma with Love………Claira the Pig

From Grandma with Love………Claira the Pig

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

26
May
The Cottage Home Little Girls Sew Along

The Cottage Home Little Girls Sew Along

22
Apr
Spring Has Sprung!

Spring Has Sprung!

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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