Thanks for dropping by the Polka Dot Cottage digital download shop! There are tutorials, patterns, and more, available in many of the categories I like to blog about: polymer clay, sewing, knitting, etc.
You’ll often find handy .pdf versions of some of the free tutorials from my blog. These are available here for a nominal fee, but the description will always include a link to the free in-blog version, if you have no need for a .pdf.
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If you have a own straight-sided, handled cup with an ugly logo that needs covering up, read on, and I’ll show you how to sew a cozy that is perfectly-fit for your very cup.
This tutorial is available here for free, but for a nominal donation, you can have a handy 7-page image-rich PDF to print out, or take with you on your favorite mobile device. And you can also have my gratitude for your support!
Here, collected together, are five complete lessons that take you from the very basics of polymer clay, to a big bowl of coordinated buttons in varying shapes, styles, and sizes.
These lessons are available here for free, but for a nominal donation, you can have all five lessons in one handy 21-page image-rich PDF to print out, or take with you on your favorite mobile device. And you can also have my gratitude for your support!
If you have ever wished for a knitting loom pattern that didn't scream, “I was made on a tool marketed towards children!” then your search may be over. This tutorial walks you step-by-step through the creation of a lovely grown-up neckwarmer, and teaches you looming basics, at the same time.
This tutorial is available here for free, but for a nominal donation, you can have a handy 9-page image-rich PDF to print out, or take with you on your favorite mobile device. And you can also have my gratitude for your support!
Edit this Photoshop .psd file to work for your own family's needs, and print out copies to help the kids pack their own bags for your special getaway. Or, just use one of the ready-made pdf samples included.
This printable is available here for free, but you can also choose to pay for it. There is a suggested donation, but you may name your own price. I appreciate the support!
Learn to make a flattering wrap skirt that fits your own particular curves perfectly
If you are comfortable with a sewing machine, and can do simple math, you can make this skirt. Instructions are given through an image-rich 6-page pdf.
Print your own holiday gift tags with two pdfs based on photos I took. One features glittery Christmas ornaments, and the other, a ceramic Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus.
This printable is available here for free, but you can also choose to pay for it. There is a suggested donation, but you may name your own price. I appreciate the support!
Learn to knit simple and colorful hat either on a knitting loom or with a circular needle in this 4-page illustrated pdf.
Learn to make a plaid cane through a nontraditional use of a single Skinner blend. Use the cane in the construction of a shawl pin.
If you are comfortable with the Skinner blend technique and can reduce and re-assemble millefiori canes, you can do this project. Instructions are given through an image-rich 9-page pdf.
If you've ever been tempted to learn polymer clay, but were intimidated by the long list of necessary supplies, you'll like these hearts. They are simple to make for the beginner, and no specialized or expensive tools are required.
You will learn how to condition clay, apply patterns, form heart shapes, and cure into a hardened pendant via a 6-page image-rich PDF.
You can leave the heart matte, paint on a shiny gloss, or, if you desire a more polished and professional look, instructions are given for sanding and buffing your pendant as well.
This pattern provides a simple way to get your feet wet with polymer clay, without investing in any expensive tools or equipment.
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