The Sewing Garden

" I recently made your WALLET PURSE pattern and I wanted to send kudos to your company. I have sewn for a lifetime and I also wrote and tested patterns in a former career and I have to say your pattern was superb. It was a complicated design but the instructions and diagrams made it a snap to create! I quilted my outer wallet to add a little texture and I'm very happy with my results. Thanks for producing such a great pattern. Jenny "

Jenny P. | Streamwood, IL.

"Just to let you know, I finally stitched up one of your patterns. Sorry to say I am one of those who purchase because a pattern is cute etc... but no time to sew. I stitched up the "SMARTY PANTS" How cute!!! I am a plus sized girl and as such hate sewing for myself because of fit issues. These fit great! They go together very smartly. I can't wait to make more. My only suggestion is that as a plus size I will use a wider heavier elastic, 3/4 inch. Other than that WOW. How nice it is to sew and it come out so well. By the way I just laid a pattern of mine that fit, on top of yours to judge the size to fit me. Thanks again! Can't wait to sew more of the beautiful patterns I purchased a while back. Happy Creating, Georgie C. in Arizona USA "

Georgie C | Phoenix, AZ

"I had great luck with your EVERYDAY BAG, whoever designed it did a great job ... I read three reviews of it and everyone who made it loved it .. it's an ideal size for someone who is used to carrying a large bag like I am .. mine turned out wonderfully and I'm a beginner bagmaker ... I've had a ton of compliments on it .. I took it to Calgary this weekend and it was terrific as a carry on .. I used a home dec fabric and cotton lining with fusible fleece on both .. I topstitched the outside all the way around as I found it too rounded having used the fleece but it worked very well .. I only put in one pocket. "

Toby B. | Vancouver, B.C.

" I just had to take a moment to tell you how much I love your patterns! I am a children's knitwear designer by trade but am also addicted to sewing. I have 4 children that I primarily sew for and your patterns are my favorite. The patterns are clear, easy to follow, and always turn out as nice as the picture. They also fit! I was very excited to see the new low-rise pajama pants in the SLEEP WELL pattern as the older pajama pattern has been a favorite around here for quite some time. I prefer low-rise pants myself so I am looking forward to making some for me as well. I also do a good bit of heirloom sewing and smocking and am in love with the NIGHTIE NIGHT pattern. It is reminiscent of a delicate heirloom nighty. I plan to make several for my girls and myself. "

Marie Grace

"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.