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Nora with Collar
The Sew Along that started it all in March 2020! We've been dreaming for years about how to bring you more video content. Now seems like...


Poppy with Box Pleat
We take a fresh look at the Children’s Corner Poppy pattern. For a more tailored look, we straightened out the pleats in the front to...


Robert Exposed Pockets
You can use these instructions to add exposed pockets to the Robert pants, shorts or skort. Cute trim, piping, ric-rac or even a tiny ruffle can be stitched at the pocket and waistband edges. Coordinating fabric or fabric cut on the cross-grain can also be used for the pockets for another option. Supplies Children’s Corner Robert pattern Use the fabric and elastic requirements for your size listed in the pattern. Decorative trim – (sizes 6mo – 6) 1½ yards (sizes 7 – 14) 1 ¾


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...


Julia with Sash
Julia is a lovely dress that looks even more couture with this classic sash. Make it with or without pockets. This dress works great in...


Quilted Tate Jacket
Melissa will teach this cute Tate using a pre-quilted, double sided fabric. It is self-lined, and all seams and edges are finished with...


Bailey + Sailboat Applique
Susan sews the Bailey pattern with Sailboat applique. Bailey is available in printed format or as a digital download. Supplies Children's...


April Without Smocking
Susan sews the unsmocked version of the April pattern, which is available as a digital download or in printed form. Supplies Children's...


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...


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...


Robert Skort
Sew Along with Susan as she pairs this darling skort with the Nora peplum . Susan adds a ruffle at the pocket of her skort for that extra...


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...


Tiered Kaki
Watch as Susan sews our Tiered Add-on pattern. It's an add-on pattern because it pairs with several of our other patterns to make an...


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 finishing step a breeze. Children's Corner Patterns that may be closed with grippers: Alex , Bailey , Harper , Johnny , Jamie . Supplies SnapSetter tool (Melissa shows the Dritz brand, either work well) Stuff It Snaps (Size 16) Click the printer icon below for printable version.


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, add some batting, and quilt the top with a simple diamond-shape with your sewing machine! This video corresponds well with our Sew Along with Melissa where she makes a Quilted Tate coat with bound edges. Find the 3-part video series here . Supplies Fabric - 2 coordinating, one front and back Batting Sewing machine with quilting foot Click the


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,...


Bishop Sleeve Finishes: Piping
In this video, Bonnie shows you through how to add piping to your sleeve. You may choose this embellishment to add to the Banded Puff...


Bishop Sleeve Finishes: Elastic
Bonnie shows you this easy way to accomplish a gathered finish to your sleeve with elastic. You may choose this as an alternative to...


Bishop Sleeve Finishes: Angel Sleeve
Watch as our Bonnie, an expert heirloom teacher, shows you how to add a sweet embellishment to your Angel Sleeve. You may choose this as...


Bishop Embellishment Ideas
Bonnie gives three great ideas to add a special touch to your Bishop or Missy. These are great ideas to give an heirloom gown a fresh new...


How to Make Piped Peter Pan Collar
Watch Susan as she adds piping to a Peter Pan collar. This collar is the epitome of a classic look, and is included in many of our patterns. Once you know how to do this technique, you will repeat it again and again. Piped collars are included in the following Children's Corner patterns: Alex Allie Carol Basics for Boys Eleanor Emily Frannie Baby Frannie Jenni Leigh Lee Victoria Click the printer icon below for printable version.


How to Cut Bias
See how to make corded piping with easy and perfection each time. Susan teaches in this video. All you need is a rotary cutter, ruler and...
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