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Our Favorite Beginning Smocking Plates
Learning to smock and need a recommendation for the perfect first smocking design? We have compiled a list of our favorite geometric...

Learn to Sew: Wish List Supplies
These are sewing supplies we love and think are a great addition to your basic sewing supplies. These have more specific uses but we find...

Learn to Sew: Must Have Supplies
These are must have basic sewing supplies to get you started on your sewing journey. You will need these items as you begin to start...


Want to Learn to Sew?
Follow the steps below to get started on your sewing journey. We cannot wait to see where your journey takes you, happy sewing! Step 1:...

Make Alex Shirt Your Way
Look no further, Alex will quickly become your go-to blouse/shirt pattern in your collection. Traditionally our patterns included a...

Snap Setter Tool
For everyday wear, a snap closure is a useful and durable option. We use them often to fasten the crotch of a baby bubble or romper...


Flower Girl Dress Ideas
If you’ve been asked to dress a lucky girl for a wedding, we are here to help you design the perfect flower girl dress. First things...


Fussy Cut Robert
We are delighted to continue with our ever-popular Sew Alongs. Susan will teach how to fussy cut your large prints to get them to match...


Finishing Romper Inseam
This alternate method for finishing a romper inseam works really well for the smaller sizes. Follow along as we show you how in this...


Finishing Romper No Grippers
Sometimes it is just easier to see someone else sew, isn't it? Follow along as we sew the Alex pattern, and finish the romper without...

Knit Blouse with Knot Sleeves
You've got to have a comfy blouse to match all of your favorite skirts! We created this knit blouse with some of our favorite Children's...


How Sweet It Is Quilt Block
Sew with us as we sew this sweet quilt design. Our resident quilting expert, Chris, will walk you through the construction of this...


Dress Sash
Finish off a beautiful dress with a lovely fabric sash. This is a perfect place to add a touch of color to coordinate with the dress. We...

Basic Smocking Stitches
Want to learn to smock? This series has everything you need to learn the basics of geometric smocking. Taught by Melissa, you will...


Sailboat Pocket
Adding these pockets will have you thinking of being on the water. Kids love pockets, and we love it when we can make them look cuter...

Pattern Cover Project Bag
We love the original hand-painted watercolor prints used on the early covers of Children’s Corner patterns. This bag uses these vintage...


Appliques for Bunny's Knit Nightie
Think of all the possibilities of how to personalize a Bunny's Knit Nightie for that special baby! Our pattern includes instructions of...


Adding Sleeves to a Sleeveless Pattern
Adding sleeves to a sleeveless pattern is a great way to create a garment for year round wear. Use these instructions to add sleeves to...


Continuous Bound Placket
Sometimes this technique is a little tricky, but plackets are a mainstay in sewing children's garments. Susan walks you through how to...


How to Install Grippers
Attaching grippers to finish a baby bubble or romper doesn't have to be scary! Melissa shows you some quick tricks that will make this...


Long Sleeve Bias Band
Who doesn’t love another option for finishing a sleeve? Use these instructions to add a bias band at the wrist of a long sleeve...


"Lengthen or Shorten Here" Line
Have you even wondered about those double lines on some of our patterns labeled “Lengthen or Shorten Here”? Seeing these lines on the...


Quilt Your Own Fabric
Susan shows you how to make quilted fabric that you can use in a variety of garments and cozy projects. Take two coordination fabrics,...


Wrap Around Facing
See how to make a beautiful yoke using the wrap around technique featured in many of our patterns Lee, Victoria, Louise, Ruffle Louise,...
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