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2
Dec
Riley Blake 12 Days of Free Patterns!

Riley Blake 12 Days of Free Patterns!

2
Nov
Georgia Vintage Christmas Dresses

Georgia Vintage Christmas Dresses

24
Jul
Darling Quilt ~ Free Pattern!

Darling Quilt ~ Free Pattern!

23
Jan
New Pattern: Beatrice Dress Now Available!

New Pattern: Beatrice Dress Now Available!

10
Oct
Classic Sewing Magazine – Foundation Paper Pieced Santa Dress

Classic Sewing Magazine – Foundation Paper Pieced Santa Dress

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!

6
Feb
Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress ~ Part 2

Lessons with Lindsay: The Party Dress ~ Part 2

7
Sep
Pixie Noel Georgia Vintage Dress

Pixie Noel Georgia Vintage Dress

16
May
Dresses for the Girls

Dresses for the Girls

8
Apr
15,000 Facebook Group Sale

15,000 Facebook Group Sale

24
Feb
Riley Blake Designs Josie Mae Bonnet

Riley Blake Designs Josie Mae Bonnet

22
Feb
Janey Jumper Scallop Tutorial

Janey Jumper Scallop Tutorial

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

26
Nov
Black Friday Sale Going on Now!

Black Friday Sale Going on Now!

25
Sep
New Patterns from The Cottage Mama

New Patterns from The Cottage Mama

19
Sep
The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Winner

The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Winner

18
Sep
The Cottage Mama Featured Contest Entries

The Cottage Mama Featured Contest Entries

16
Sep
The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Giveaway

The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Giveaway

15
Sep
The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Finalists

The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Finalists

11
Aug
The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest

The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest

15
Jul
New Pattern Release ~ Claire Pajama Pattern

New Pattern Release ~ Claire Pajama Pattern

24
Apr
Easter Outfits 2014

Easter Outfits 2014

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

The Party Dress Free Pattern: Re-release!

4
Feb
Georgia Vintage Dress for Martha Pullen School

Georgia Vintage Dress for Martha Pullen School

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

29
Nov
The Cottage Mama Pattern Sale!

The Cottage Mama Pattern Sale!

16
Sep
Birthday Boy Toddler Car Party Outfit

Birthday Boy Toddler Car Party Outfit

4
Sep
Sewing for Kindergarten: Dresses, Skirts, Tops and More!

Sewing for Kindergarten: Dresses, Skirts, Tops and More!

25
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 8

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 8

24
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 7

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 7

23
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 6

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 6

22
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 5

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 5

19
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 4

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 4

18
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 3

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 3

17
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day Two

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day Two

16
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Pattern Blog Tour: Day 1

The Cottage Mama Sewing Pattern Blog Tour: Day 1

12
Jul
The Cottage Mama Paper Patterns Now In-Stock

The Cottage Mama Paper Patterns Now In-Stock

10
Jul
Matilda’s Mermaid Birthday Outfit

Matilda’s Mermaid Birthday Outfit

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!

21
Mar
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Now Availlable in PDF / Digital Form!

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Now Availlable in PDF / Digital Form!

18
Dec
Cottage Christmas Outfits 2012

Cottage Christmas Outfits 2012

9
Oct
Sewing for Birch Organic Fabrics

Sewing for Birch Organic Fabrics

20
Aug
Out to Sea ~ Nautical Girls Dress

Out to Sea ~ Nautical Girls Dress

28
Jun
The Cottage Mama Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Wrap Up!

The Cottage Mama Sewing Pattern Blog Tour ~ Wrap Up!

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

25
Apr
Sewing Pattern Update and Giveaway Winner

Sewing Pattern Update and Giveaway Winner

3
Apr
So many things, so little time……

So many things, so little time……

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

From Grandma with Love………Christmas Janey Jumpers

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

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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