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Smocked Frannie
Not only does a little smocking add a touch of softness to the front of Frannie or Frannie Baby, it creates extra fullness in the front....


Allie with Pleated Skirt
Allie is a versatile dress that we love! Consider adding a pleated skirt to the bodice achieving a polished dress your older girl will...


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...


Jane Ruffle Double Border
When we saw this beautiful eyelet double border fabric we thought it belonged on your girl on the beach. Children’s Corner Jane seemed...


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...


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 the some of our favorite sleeveless patterns. Sleeveless Children’s Corner patterns: Use sleeve from these patterns: April & Piper Alex Ginger Charlie Harper Lee Julia Ruthie Louise Victoria Supplies Children’s Corner Sleeveless pattern ( Children’s Corner April , pictured) Children’s Corner Sleeve pattern ( Children’s Corner Ruthie , pictu


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.


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 Children’s Corner Ruthie or Bishop . Sleeve Cutting Instructions 1. For Ruthie - shorten long sleeve length by using the “sew elastic here” line as the cutting line. 2. For Bishop - shorten long sleeve according to chart below. Size Length to remove NB-12mo 1/2" 6mo-12mo 1/2" 18mo-3 3/4" 4-6 1" 3. Mark an “X” on the lower edge of the sleeves ¾ inch


"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, 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,...


A New Sleeve Cuff
As originally designed, many of our cuffed sleeve patterns (like Basics for Boys ) are made for fabric that does that not have a wrong...


Robert Vintage Pajamas
Classic styles also matter when you put little ones to bed. Now that our Robert pattern is available in a wider range of sizes, you can...


Ruffler Foot
This machine foot is by far the most intimidating machine accessory I’ve ever used! But, once I became comfortable I loved how easy it is...


Halter Jane
This is a quick, fun adaption of the Children’s Corner Jane pattern, making it into a halter dress/tunic or even a great swimsuit...


Multiple Ways to Button Frannie
One of our favorite features of the Frannie and Frannie Baby top/dress is the simplicity of the back closure. With just one button, there...


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...
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