The Sewing Garden

"Just a note to say thank you so much for your fantastic pattern. I received it the day before yesterday and spent one and a half days making my booties. The pattern was very easy to follow - I patchworked over my interlining boot pieces with some jellyroll patchwork cotton I had, and put a contrasting band on the cuff turnover. They are very comfortable with a fleece lining. I think that the only slight alteration I will make the next time is to hand sew the fleece sole lining inside the boot separately after all the construction is complete, so as to get a neat seam free finish inside the bootie. They are really fanastic and I love the idea that they will produce very unique and original (and cosy) Christmas presents for all my friends and family. Thank you for the inspiration! "

Desiree C | Angus, UK

"I ordered the little hoodie jacket and made it out of fleece for my grandson. It went together perfectly and came out adorable. I plan on making several more for the grandaughters. I will probably order the adult one to make soon. "

Dale Ellen U. | Clovis, CA.

" 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.