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Tips for the Savannah Sleeve
The Savannah Sleeve has soft gathers at the shoulder and above the cuff. Finished with a sleeve band piped along one edge, it offers a sweet alternative to the traditional short puff sleeve. It is designed to work with any Children’s Corner pattern that features puff sleeves. See list below for some help with finding a pattern that will easily swap out! This sleeve is not a stand-alone garment. Use in place of the short puff sleeve of the original pattern. If adding this sle


How to Add Pipe 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.


Penny Smocked Insertion Yoke
Teacher Susan Whitman talks you through how make Children's Corner Penny with a smocked insert on the round yoke. Charts for this Sew...


Holiday Toile Set (Penny/Parker)
Make Penny into a shirt and use pair with your favorite pair of bloomers or pants. We used the Banded Parker Pants for this adorable holiday look. This precious toile is currently available in three colorways. Shop the Look Pattern: Penny long sleeve, cut to tunic length Shirt Fabric: Christmas Scene Pink by Fabric Finders Pant Pattern: Banded Parker Pants Pant Fabric: Swiss Flannel by Bear Threads *Available at childrenscornerstore.com while supplies last. Designed by Cathy


Collarless Lee with Penny Sleeve
This beautiful Japanese lawn is a showstopper! Simply remove the collar from your smocked Lee and shorten to tunic length. We used the...


Hop to It Bloomer Set (Penny/Birdie's Bloomers)
Shorten the Penny dress into an adorable top to pair with your favorite bloomers or pants. We recommend the Frannie Baby finished length...


Heirloom Penny
Create a lovely heirloom look with a touch of lace at the sleeves and hem of the Penny pattern. With only a few modifications, Cathy...


Learn to Sew Penny
Check out our video lesson Susan teaches both views of Penny from start to finish. Penny is a classic yet unique round yoke dress that...


As Seen On the Cover: Penny
Penny is a classic yet unique round yoke dress that fastens in the back with buttons. A stylish and versatile look, Penny allows for a...


Penny Pattern Correction
Pattern Correction: Penny #301 These corrections apply to Penny pattern released in February 2024. Instructions 1. Additional diagrams on...
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