The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 8

Today is the final day of The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour. I hope you have enjoyed seeing all of these gorgeous creations from so many talented bloggers and that the blog tour has inspired you to see all that you can do with the NEW The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns.

Georgia Vintage Dress:

Alida from Alida Makes

Alida from Alida Makes is one of the sweetest bloggers around. Whether she's sewing children's clothing or adult fashion her projects are always clean and polished with her signature style. Head over to Alida Makes to check out the Georgia Vintage Dress she created......you're going to love it! Click HERE.

Miss Matilda Dress and Top:

Kate from See Kate Sew

I'm sure many of you know Kate from the popular sewing blog See Kate Sew. I'm so happy to have Kate sewing up the Miss Matilda Pattern in her signature clean, modern yet feminine style. Head over to See Kate Sew to check out her beautiful outfit and make sure to poke around......her photography is beautiful and projects are unique, yet very doable. Click HERE.

Daphne Wrap Dress and Top and the Skip and Play Pants and Capris:

Sabra from Sew A Straight Line

Sabra from Sew a Straight Line selected the Daphne pattern and used the top variation paired with the Skip and Play Pants variation. Sabra always selects the most beautiful fabrics and details for her pieces. If you've never visited Sew a Straight Line, it's a definitely a must read blog. Head over to Sew a Straight Line to check out Sabra's darling sewing creation and make sure you check out some of her other sewing posts.......I think you'll really enjoy them. Click HERE.

So that concludes our 8 day The Cottage Mama Patterns Tour. I hope you've enjoyed this as much as I have. All of the new patterns seen on the tour can be purchased at www.thecottagemama.com.

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The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 7

It's Day 7 of The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour and today we have three lovely bloggers sharing their versions of the NEW The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns.

Georgia Vintage Dress:

Kristin from Skirt as a Top

I am so excited Kristin from Skirt as a Top is joining us today on the blog tour. She seriously creates so many fabulous clothing pieces over on her blog......whether it's adult fashion, sewing for girls, sewing for boys......she does it all. And with complete and total style. Head over to Skirt as a Top to check out Kristin's version of the Georgia Vintage Dress pattern and while you are there check out some of her other sewing creations. Click Here.

Miss Matilda Dress & Top:

Kirstin from Kojo Designs

This is not Kirstin's first time on The Cottage Mama Patterns Blog Tour, but I'm so glad to have her back sewing up the Miss Matilda Dress pattern. Kirstin has an amazing sewing and crafting blog called Kojo Designs and has recently started an absolutely stunning party and entertaining site that is a must see. You have got to check out her beautiful photography as well. Head over to Kojo Designs and check out Kirstin's version of the Miss Matilda Dress. Click HERE.

Daphne Wrap Dress & Top:

Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit

Jessica is another one of my online blogging friends that I've actually met in real life. Yay! We roomed together as Alt Design Summit back in January and boy do I love this girl! She is so talented, creative and a truly genuinely nice person. She runs her blog, Me Sew Crazy, and also has many other sewing projects currently in the works including an online sewing conference and so much more. Head over to the Sewing Rabbit to check out her version of the Daphne Wrap Dress and while you are there check out everything else Jess is up to........you're sure to be impressed. Click HERE.

So that concludes Day 7 of The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour. Check back tomorrow for the final day of the tour. All the patterns seen on the blog tour can be purchased at www.thecottagemama.com.

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The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 6

It's Day 6 of The Cottage Mama Patterns Blog Tour and today we have three very special ladies sewing up three of the NEW The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns.

Georgia Vintage Dress: 

 

 Amy from Positively Splendid

This lovely version of the Georgia Vintage Dress was actually sewn by Amy's mom, Mama Reita. I love that Amy and her mom both share a passion for sewing just like my mom and I do. Amy's blog has some absolutely wonderful sewing, home decorating, crafting and recipe ideas. If you've never been over to visit Positively Splendid, head over there and check out this darling version of the Georgia Vintage Dress Pattern and while you're there, spend some time poking around.......you'll love what you see. Click HERE.

Shauna from Shwin and Shwin

I was so excited that Shauna agreed to be part of this tour. She has her own line of sewing patterns with a wonderful mix of boy and girl designs that are perfect for today's modern kid. She also offers tons of great free sewing tutorials (especially for children's wear) over on her blog Shwin and Shwin. Head on over there and check out her version of the Miss Matilda Dress. Click HERE.

Daphne Wrap Dress and Top:

Bev from Flamingo Toes

Bev from Flamingo Toes always ceases to amaze me with her beautiful creations. Whether she is sewing or crafting, she always comes up with projects that are doable with great style. Head over to Flamingo Toes to check out Bev's version of the Daphne Wrap Dress Pattern and while you are there, make sure to check out her wonderful tutorials. Click HERE.

That concludes Day 6 of The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour. All of the patterns seen here during the tour can be purchased in paper and printed form at www.thecottagemama.com.

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The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 5

Today is kicks off week 2 of The Cottage Mama Sewing Pattern Blog Tour. Today we have two very talented ladies sharing their beautiful creations made from the NEW The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns.

Miss Matilda Dress and Top:

 Summer from Sumo's Sweet Stuff

Summer is one of the sweetest bloggers I have ever met and yes, I was lucky enough to meet her in person in January in Salt Lake City. She has three little ladies and she sews the most beautiful things for them. She does a beautiful job pairing and selecting pattern fabrics and I'm so excited for all of you to head over to Sumo's Sweet Stuff and check out Summer's version of the Miss Matilda Top and the Skip and Play Pants and Capris. Click HERE.

Daphne Wrap Dress & Top and Skip and Play Pants & Capris:

Jessica from Happy Together

What's not to love about Jessica's blog and the beautiful things she creates? Jessica and I competed together in the first season of Project Run and Play. I have always admired her unique sense of style and oh. my. goodness........her photography is incredible!! Talk about a multi-talented woman. Head on over to Happy Together to check out Jessica's version of the Daphne Wrap Dress and Top and the Skip and Play Pants and Capris. Click HERE.

So that concludes our pattern tour for today, but please check back tomorrow when another three bloggers share their amazing sewing creations.

All the patterns seen on The Cottage Mama Pattern Tour are available in paper and PDF format and can be purchased here: www.thecottagemama.com

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The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 4

Today is Day 4 of The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns blog tour and today we have three very talented bloggers sharing their versions of the NEW The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns. 

Georgia Vintage Dress:

Ashley from Chickadee Chickadee

Ashley is someone I have gotten to know through the online sewing community. She doesn't blog very often, but she has an incredible handmade sewing business. I remember when she emailed me several years ago asking for handmade business advice and I have been thrilled to watch her business take off and thrive. She does a brilliant job pairing patterned fabrics and has quite a following over on Facebook. I asked her to be a part of this tour because I knew she would put a modern twist on the Georgia Vintage Dress. Head over to Chickadee Chickadee to see her gorgeous version of this new pattern. Click HERE.

Miss Matilda Dress and Top:

Veronica from SewVery

I have just gotten to know Veronica this past year through the online blogging community. She writes a darling blog called SewVery where she blogs primarily about children's clothing. She has a wonderful sense of style and actually tested the Miss Matilda Dress and Top pattern for me several months ago. And lucky enough for me, I get to have dinner with Veronica next week when I am in Huntsville, AL teaching at the Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion. She will be driving in from TN with several other bloggers. It's such a thrill to get to meet these women in person who I form relationships with online. Check out Veronica's version of the Miss Matilda Dress over on her blog SewVery. Click HERE.

Daphne Wrap Dress:

Ana Sofia from S is for Sewing

Ana Sofia emailed me when I put a call out for testers over on The Cottage Mama Facebook page and I was so thrilled to get her email. She didn't know this, but I had admired her work for several years. She has such a sense of classic style and always has an understated, elegance to her sewing. She values details such as piping and trims, yet never seems to over do it. And now after working with her during testing, I'm even a bigger fan. She is such a lovely women and I'm thrilled that she is sharing her Daphne Wrap Dress over on her blog S is for Sewing. Click HERE.

That concludes Week 1 of The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour. All the patterns seen here on the tour can be purchased in paper or PDF form at www.thecottagemama.com.

Check back next week when we have another 12 bloggers sharing their amazing sewing creations!

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The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 3

It's Day 3 of The Cottage Mama Sewing Pattern blog tour and have we got some cutie outfits to share with you today! I'm so excited about these three versions of the new The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns.

Georgia Vintage Dress:

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest writes such a stunningly beautiful blog focused around her three girls and sewing, cooking, crocheting, entertaining and so much more. I stumbled upon Aesthetic Nest many years ago right when I got into blogging and I felt like I had stumbled about a kindred spirit. Someone else who loved the same patterns as I did, had a passion for piping like I did, used the same fabrics that I loved. If you've never been over to visit, you must. And while you're there check out her adorable version of the Georgia Vintage Dress Pattern. Don't you just love the rickrack on the collar? I know, I do. Click HERE.

Miss Matilda Dress and Top and Skip and Play Pants and Capris:

Melissa from Melly Sews

I wasn't sure if Melissa would be joining us on this tour since she has two darling little boys, but I'm so happy that she decided to sew this little outfit for her niece! Melissa is the designing force behind her own pattern line, Blank Slate Patterns. She offers modern patterns for boys and girls, but let me tell you............I think she is truly the queen of boy patterns. Hip, trendy, yet classic and age-appropriate. They are what everyone has been looking for in regards to designs for little boys. Head over to Melly Sews to check out Melissa's version of the Miss Matilda Top and Skip and Play Pants and Capris. Click HERE.

Daphne Wrap Dress and Top:

Stef from Girl.Inspired.

I don't even know where to start about my girl Stef. She is actually my friend (in real life). We got to know each other through blogging and then stayed together at Alt Design Summit this past January and it was like we have known each other forever. Stef is probably one of the most inspiring bloggers I know. She blogs about sewing, entertaining, cooking and crafts over at her blog Girl. Inspired. Her attention to detail is incredible, the parties she throws are stunning with sweet treats that are over the top and her sewing technique is impeccable. I am SO happy to have her as part of my life as she continues to inspire me to create beautiful things. Head over to Girl. Inspired to check out her precious 'Kitty' version of the Daphne Wrap Dress and while you're there be sure to poke around........you cannot leave without being inspired. Click HERE.

All of the patterns seen on The Cottage Mama Pattern Blog Tour are available for purchase in printed or PDF form and can be found at www.thecottagemama.com. For wholesale inquires and/or a list of The Cottage Mama distributors, please email Lindsay at thecottagemama[at]gmail[dot]com.

Check back tomorrow for another three talented bloggers sharing their looks created from the new The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns!

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The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day Two

So it's Day 2 here at The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour and we've got three great bloggers sharing their versions of the four new The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns.

Georgia Vintage Dress:

Heidi from Elegance and Elephants

I became familiar with Heidi from Elegance and Elephants when I was judging the Flickr group over at Project Run and Play. I remember her work always being top notch with such elegance, class and style. She has since released several new sewing patterns that seem to be taking the online sewing community by storm. If you've never visited her blog, head on over and check out her version of the Georgia Vintage Dress and while you're there, take a look around. Click HERE.

Miss Matilda Dress and Top:

Susan from Living with Punks

I feel like Susan and I go way back. She and I started blogging quite a bit around the same time and I have always admired her hip, cool style. This is Susan's 2nd time on The Cottage Mama Pattern tour, you can check out her first tour creation here. Susan has some incredible tutorials over on her blog from everything from home decor, children's clothing, adult fashion and so much more! Head over to Living with Punks to check out her version of the Miss Matilda Dress and Top Pattern. Click HERE.

Daphne Wrap Dress and Top and Skip and Play Pants and Capris:

Justine from Sew Country Chick

I have just gotten to know Justine this last year and let me tell you, this is one busy sewing mama. I love a woman who has a defined sense of style and Justine has just that. Her creations are a little country, a little vintage with some hints of modern thrown in the mix. She blogs about children's clothing, but also has some really fabulous adult fashion tutorials that you won't want to miss. Head over to Sew Country Chick to check out Justine's version of the Daphne Wrap Top and Skip and Play Pants and Capris. Click HERE.

All the patterns seen in The Cottage Mama Pattern Blog Tour are available in paper and PDF and can be purchased at www.thecottagemama.com

Check back tomorrow for another three bloggers and their inspirational pattern creations!

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The Cottage Mama Sewing Pattern Blog Tour: Day 1

Today kicks off Day 1 of The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour!

Throughout the next two weeks, there will be 24 blogs sewing up the new The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns (www.thecottagemama.com). These are all bloggers that I absolutely adore and have become friends with over the last several years. A few of them are newer bloggers or ladies in the online sewing community who don't blog too often, all of which I have a tremendous amount of respect for their sewing technique and design abilities.

I encourage you to check out their blogs for the full post on each pattern review and while you are there, poke around.........you are sure to be inspired! I don't know about you, but I love seeing different takes on the same pattern design. I hope you do too.

Georgia Vintage Dress:

Crystal from Stitched by Crystal

Crystal was actually one of my pattern testers and tested the Miss Matilda and Daphne pattern. I was so impressed by her work that I asked her to be part of this tour. Her blog is absolutely adorable and you will be seeing Crystal again here on The Cottage Mama when she guest blogs a back to school tutorial in September. Head over to her blog to see her darling version of the Georgia Vintage Dress. Click HERE.

Miss Matilda Dress and Top:

Caila from Caila Made

I have gotten to know Caila over the last year and her blog is a 'must-see'. I think you'll really love her classy style with modern details. Her photography is beautiful, her fabric selections are unexpected and she also blogs some really great boy designs as well. Check out her version of the Miss Matilda Dress and Top Pattern. Click HERE.

Daphne Wrap Dress and Top and Skip and Play Pants and Capris:

Ashley and Emily from Frances Suzanne

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..........I am a big fan of Frances Suzanne, two sisters that create. Their style is classic with heirloom quality details. Do you know that feeling when you happen upon someone that has similar taste and style like you do? Yep, that's Frances Suzanne. Go over and check out their version of the Daphne Top and Skip and Play Pants and Capris......you're going to love it! Click HERE.

All patterns are available in print and instant download PDF and can be purchased at www.thecottagemama.com

Check back tomorrow for three new versions of the new The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns!

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The Cottage Mama Paper Patterns Now In-Stock

I just wanted to let you know that all the new paper patterns are now in-stock and available for sale in the shop. I decided to print in full-color booklet format this time and I think you all are going to really like it! All the instructions and step-by-step photos are nice and compact and easy to have right by your side as you are sewing any of the patterns. And of course, each printed pattern comes with the full-size pattern sheets as well.

Here is a little peek inside the Georgia Vintage Dress pattern, so you can get a better idea of the color printing.

You can find all the new patterns over in the shop (click HERE), just make sure you are purchasing the printed version, not the PDF. For pattern wholesale inquiries and for a list of The Cottage Mama distributors, please email Lindsay at thecottagemama@gmail.com.

By the way, even though you can't tell yet, The Cottage Mama is getting a makeover behind the scenes as we speak with a brand new e-commerce shop and a freshened up and more organized blog. I'm pretty excited about it and I think it's going to make your life easier regarding ordering patterns, kits (yes, there are fabric and trim kits coming), and finding past tutorials and recipes. It should be ready to launch at the end of the month. Yay......I can't wait!

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Daphne Wrap Dress and Top Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

And here it is........the final pattern in The Cottage Mama summer collection of sewing patterns. The Daphne Wrap Dress and Top (size 6 month - size 10) is now available in PDF and will be available in paper around the end of June!

Daphne Wrap Dress and Top

SIZE 6 MONTH - SIZE 10

DESCRIPTION:

The Daphne Wrap Dress and Top is the perfect casual wardrobe essential for your little one. It is a semi-fitted, A-line, wrap dress that is fully lined, wraps around back and is secured with two buttons in back and two buttons in the front. View A can be made as a dress or top and has a pieced front with a curved yoke and an adorable ruffle or piping added into the seam. Optional piping trims the entire dress for amazing attention to detail. View B, the Daphne pocket dress, has a solid dress front with a sweet kangaroo style pocket. And View C, is the solid dress variation, which can easily be made reversible with the addition of more buttons or snaps on the lining. View C can also be cut as a top for perfect pairing with pants or capris.

All design variations are fully lined with contrasting fabric for total comfort for your little one. This is great pattern for confident beginner sewers and offers many ways to get creative with your design!

Here is my sweet Savannah Rose wearing the new Daphne Dress (View A) that I made for her. This piece is perfect for spring and summer and will transition beautifully into fall and winter by layering it with long sleeves and tights or leggings.

The Daphne Wrap Dress and Top Pattern has so many different possibilities. You can make it as a dress or top. You can do a solid front, or a pieced front with ruffle or piping or do a solid front with a kangaroo pocket. The pattern also includes tips and tricks on how to use piping throughout the entire garment. Piping is entirely optional, but it's a sweet little way to add some interest and detail!

This pattern is a really quick sew. I think you will be surprised how quickly it comes together!

Here is my little Matilda sporting her new summer play outfit. You can pair the Daphne Wrap Dress and Top with the new Skip and Play Pants and Capris Pattern (Size 6 month - size 10) from The Cottage Mama. This version was made using piping around the top of the garment and an additional loopy trim around the hem. The capris are made from woven cotton and seersucker.

The front yoke on View A of the Daphne Wrap Dress and Top offers a great spot for embellishment. Here is a version from Katie Romagosa (Leave You In Stitches) where she added a machine embroidered monogram. You can also see how adorable this dress is layered with long sleeves!

The Daphne pattern also has a kangaroo style pocket (View B).  This is another fun variation that gives the dress an entirely different look! The two above are from Katie Romagosa (Leave You In Stitches) and Ellen Balzer (Ellzabelle).

This little cutie is wearing the Daphne Wrap Top with the Skip and Play Pants and Capris. This outfit was designed by Tanya Coffey (Sidewalk Chalk Designs).

And finally, I'll leave you with this little cutie from Crystal from Stitched by Crystal. This sweetie just melts my heart. She is absolutely precious in her Daphne Wrap Dress!

If you would like to purchase your own copy of the Daphne Wrap Dress and Top Pattern (Size 6 month - size 10), you can find it HERE.

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Skip and Play Pants and Capris Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

I am pleased to announce the third pattern from The Cottage Mama Summer Collection, the Skip and Play Pants and Capris (Size 6 month - size 10)!

These are the first pair of pants and capris offered from The Cottage Mama. You can layer these under dresses and jumpers or pair them with a little t-shirt and cardigan. However, your little lady decides to wear them, they will surely get noticed!

Skip and Play Pants and Capris

SIZE 6 MONTH - SIZE 10

DESCRIPTION: The Skip and Play Pants and Capris are the perfect wardrobe essential for your darling little one. The pants and capris feature a flat front waistband with elastic in the back, several contrasting cuff options and a sweet ruffle in the waistband for added whimsy and detail. View A, the double wrap cuff variation, features a bottom cuff with a wrap around top cuff that can be trimmed out with a button on each side. View B is a ruffle cuff variation that mimics view A; however an adorable ruffle replaces the wrap around cuff. And View C, the basic variation, eliminates the ruffle in the waistband and is perfect for an older girl who might prefer a more mature style pant or capri. No matter what variation you choose this pattern will take your child through all seasons.

This is great pattern for confident beginner sewers and offers many ways to get creative with your design. Consider mixing and matching these pants and capris with many other designs from The Cottage Mama collection of sewing patterns!

There are two different cuff options with these pants and capris. View A is shown in the picture above.

The top waistband of the pants and capris has a sweet little ruffle; however, View C can be made without the ruffle for a slightly older girl or for those that don't care much for the ruffle look.

These are View B from the Skip and Play Pants and Capris pictured with the Miss Matilda Dress and Top pattern. This outfit was created by Melissa Myers and features a side bow embellishment in addition to the buttons on the capris.

Here is another variation of View A in the capri length paired with the Miss Matilda Dress and Top (Size 6 month - 10 years) made by Katie Romagosa from Leave You In Stitches.

FIT: The fit is probably my favorite part of these pants. They are a flat front pant and capri with elastic in the back waistband. These pants are a more slim fit through the hip. The goal was too create a more fitted pant which is  a little bit harder in the sewing pattern market today. All of the testers really loved the look. It is important to mention that when selecting the size for your little lady, you will need to pay careful attention to her waist measurement. Select the size based on waist and adjust for length. Doing so will ensure a perfectly fitting pant or capri!

To purchase the Skip and Play Pants and Capris Pattern, please click HERE.

PS: I will have more pictures of the pants and capris once the final pattern is released. They look so darn cute with the final piece in this collection!

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