You can add Polka Dot Cottage to your device’s home screen or your computer’s desktop. And with the right device, you can get push notifications when I publish a new post. Here’s how.
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Mod Floral Mandalas: Free Pattern Excerpt and Giveaway!
It’s a pattern release party! Mod Floral Mandalas is here! Let me show you how to make the mini version (it’s a free excerpt) and then you can enter to win that mini plus a couple of coasters!
Read More: Mod Floral Mandalas: Free Pattern Excerpt and Giveaway!Constructing Successful Retro Canes
The Retro Cane has been around for some time, but there are tricks to making it really pop. Learn how to build a Retro Cane with great contrast in colors you love.
Read More: Constructing Successful Retro CanesNew life for polymer clay canes
Turn that last stub of your favorite millefiori cane into a repeating digital pattern and give it infinite new purpose!
Read More: New life for polymer clay canesSalvaging the Rustic Buttons
So you have a set of polymer clay buttons that you love, but they’re not thick enough for your purposes. Use this method to build up the thickness of your old buttons (or any flat polymer tile).
Read More: Salvaging the Rustic ButtonsKnitting a shoulder button placket
To make a button placket, you must knit flat for several rows, overlap the first and last stitches of the row, and join for working in the round. Here’s how.
Read More: Knitting a shoulder button placketFancypants: What do you want to know?
It’s time to sew those pants now. Any questions? Tell me what else you would like to know!
Read More: Fancypants: What do you want to know?Fancypants: Making your custom pattern
Once you have your measurements in-hand, you can use them to draft a pattern. Here are some tips to set you in the right direction.
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Learn how to accurately take your own measurements in preparation for drafting a custom-fit wide-leg lounge pants pattern.
Read More: Fancypants: Accurately measuring your bodyFancypants: what fabric and how much of it?
Learn what types of fabric are best for the style of pants you want, and learn how to estimate how much of it you will need.
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