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16
May
Dresses for the Girls

Dresses for the Girls

15
Sep
The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Finalists

The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Finalists

18
Dec
Cottage Christmas Outfits 2012

Cottage Christmas Outfits 2012

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!

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 ~ Bev from Flamingo Toes

Sewing Patterns Blog Tour ~ Bev from Flamingo Toes

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

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

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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