The Sewing Garden

"You know, when I think of "patterns" my mind goes to old fashioned and motherly. But Favorite Things patterns are fun and trendy and SO easy to follow with great results everytime! Favorite Things represents this present generation of being fashionable and environmentally responsible at the same time and I love that. I have made and given away many ECO MARKET TOTES. I have many bags patterns that I purchased at Urban Arts & Crafts in Kansas City - THE LUNCH BAG is so darned cute! I seriously love it and so does my 8 year old granddaughter - no environmentally irresponsible plastic lunch box for her!! I decided to check out your website and WOW fell in love with several more! "

Deb C. | Kansas City, MO.

"Just wanted to comment on your BONNIE BAG pattern. I love this bag and so do my friends. I have made at least 20 of these over the past 7 or 8 years for gifts for friends/relatives. Everyone loves it. As soon as one person sees it, I am making it for someone else! They have been used for diaper bags, too! When I look a fabric I always picture it made up in a Bonnie Bag! Thank you for such a great bag pattern. "

Suzanne H. | Riverside, OH

"I purchased THE LITTLE VINTAGE JUMPER at Hancocks of Paducah and have made about 5 hats for my granddaughter. It is a fantastic hat. I made one in red white and blue just so she could wear it to the July 4th parade in Norman, OK. I plan to make one out of Oklahoma University fabric, 'cause they're big OU fans. The pattern is very easy to follow. The hat is not only cute, but my daughter-in-law really likes the stiff, large brim, which covers Baby Helen's face from the sun, or can be folded up if necessary."

Chris M. | Birmingham, AL.

"I ordered PRAIRIE GIRL last year and just made it. I'm a beginning sewer so I was so pleased that it came out so well in terms of fit and look. I'm finding that patterns can sometimes be frustrating but this went really well so thank you! "

Kate | Stockbridge, MA.

"I just wanted to tell you I love your LITTLE HIP SKIRTS pattern. I thought the instructions were super easy! I am an advanced beginner and this is the BEST pattern I have ever used. The skirts are so cute and I can't wait for my two daughters to wear them this spring. Thank you so much for creating a pattern that AVERAGE people can use. "

Bridget | Madison, WI.