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Fabric Side Buckle Refashion Project + Updated Free download

Nov 121 min read

Fabric Side Buckle Refashion Project + Updated Free download

A few years ago I created a side buckle hack with leather and I wanted to refashion my wool Coquelicot Skirt , but this time using...

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Melanie Boivin

Sep 301 min read

The Coquelicot Sew Along Video Is here!

Let's sew the Coquelicot Skirt together! My first sew along video is now live on youtube! If you are a visual learner then this sew along...

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How to Assemble a Print at Home PDF Sewing Pattern

Melanie Boivin

Feb 202 min read

How to Assemble a Print at Home PDF Sewing Pattern

If you are new to sewing, or new to using pdf patterns, you might be overwhelmed or unsure how you can print a sewing pattern at home....

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A Step by Step Guide: How to use layers to single out a size + printing tips

Melanie Boivin

Aug 10, 20233 min read

A Step by Step Guide: How to use layers to single out a size + printing tips

Wildflower Design creates pdf patterns using layers which means you can select your size and unselect the others to make viewing,...

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Introducing the Liseron Dress & Blouse + Pattern Testing Call!

Melanie Boivin

Sep 30, 20222 min read

Introducing the Liseron Dress & Blouse + Pattern Testing Call!

Pattern Testing call for the new Wildflower Design pattern, the Liseron Dress & Blouse

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The Coquelicot Sew Along Video By Sheer Stitchery + How to Dye Fabric using Avocados!

Melanie Boivin

Jan 16, 20224 min read

The Coquelicot Sew Along Video By Sheer Stitchery + How to Dye Fabric using Avocados!

Katherine from SheerStichery.com has created a wonderful sew along video for the Coquelicot skirt pattern, where she makes a mash-up of...

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Side Buckle Pattern Hack for the Coquelicot Skirt

Melanie Boivin

Oct 8, 20213 min read

Side Buckle Pattern Hack for the Coquelicot Skirt

Today I am sharing how you can omit the ties from the Coquelicot skirt and replace them with adjustable buckles using leather, pleather...

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Janet's Beautiful Auburn Coquelicot Skirt

Melanie Boivin

Oct 4, 20212 min read

Janet's Beautiful Auburn Coquelicot Skirt

Today I am featuring another wonderful guest blogger, Janet ( @sew_sister on Instagram) who is a very talented sewist with a great sense...

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Laura's Colourful Coquelicot Skirt and Pattern Hack

Melanie Boivin

Sep 23, 20214 min read

Laura's Colourful Coquelicot Skirt and Pattern Hack

Here is another post on the Wildflower Design guest blogger series! Today I am featuring Laura, known as the @thespeckyseamstress on...

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Melanie Boivin

Jul 11, 20213 min read

Gemma's Coquelicot Skirt

This is the first of my guest blogger series featuring a diversity of makers in the sewing community. Today I am pleased to feature Gemma...

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Guest Bloggers and Adding Diversity to Wildflower Design Patterns

Melanie Boivin

Jun 3, 20212 min read

Guest Bloggers and Adding Diversity to Wildflower Design Patterns

Since launching my 1st sewing pattern (the Coquelicot skirt) just over a month ago, I am so happy for everyone's support and the...

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Ruffle Hem Hack for the Coquelicot Skirt!

Melanie Boivin

May 24, 20212 min read

Ruffle Hem Hack for the Coquelicot Skirt!

This is a great and easy modification to the Coquelicot skirt pattern for a breezy summer skirt! I love the way the gathered ruffle looks...

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Pattern Testers for the Coquelicot Skirt

Melanie Boivin

Apr 27, 20213 min read

Pattern Testers for the Coquelicot Skirt

I got to say that the pattern testers for this skirt were the nicest and most supportive group of people and their help has been...

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Fabric, Notions and Size Chart for the Coquelicot Skirt

Melanie Boivin

Apr 7, 20212 min read

Fabric, Notions and Size Chart for the Coquelicot Skirt

My First pattern is so close to coming out, but there are still a few things to wrap up before I share it with all of you. I know there...

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Melanie

Jan 26, 20212 min read

Pattern Testers Wanted

***EDIT: January 28, 2020; Pattern testing is now closed. Thank you *** I am in the process of completing my first sewing pattern and...

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Melanie

Jan 26, 20212 min read

Testeuses de patron de couture

le 28 Janvier, 2021: L'appel de test est maintenant terminé! merci beaucoup à tous ceux qui ont appliqué! :) Je suis en train de terminer...

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My Favourite Way to Hem a Circle Skirt + Free Bias Hem Ruler for the Coquelicot skirt

Melanie

Jan 20, 20212 min read

My Favourite Way to Hem a Circle Skirt + Free Bias Hem Ruler for the Coquelicot skirt

I've been making plenty of circle skirts this past year as I am developing my first pattern which has 2 views, one with a 1/2 circle and...

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Ma façon préférée d'ourler une jupe circulaire + le règle d'ourlet gratuit pour la jupe Coquelicot

Melanie

Jan 20, 20212 min read

Ma façon préférée d'ourler une jupe circulaire + le règle d'ourlet gratuit pour la jupe Coquelicot

J'ai fait beaucoup de jupes circulaires cette année alors que je développe mon premier patron de couture. Il y a 2 versions, une avec...

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Introducing the "Aster Collar" + Tips and Tricks

Melanie

May 29, 20202 min read

Introducing the "Aster Collar" + Tips and Tricks

The Aster collar is my first published sewing pattern, which is available for FREE! I had the idea for this pattern from all of the...

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1st Ever Crochet Project: Wool & the Gang "Calvin" Top

Melanie

May 12, 20202 min read

1st Ever Crochet Project: Wool & the Gang "Calvin" Top

This is my very 1st crochet project! I decided that I wanted to learn crochet during the summer so that I wouldn't have to be stuck...

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