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Kids Sewing Patterns

Sewing Patterns for both Girls and Boys

Boys Mandarin Collar Shirt

Today I am launching a new pattern for Boys – A Mandarin Collar Shirt which is a matching piece with the Girls Qipao. I made the first version of this Boys Mandarin Collar Shirt two years ago, when I was trying to come up…

January 9, 2018

Book review – Kana’s Standard for Kids 2

I know many of you have been excited about this one. This book was recently released in March, and the cover was so inviting that I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. And boy was I glad I did! I actually missed out…

May 6, 2017

Throwback Thursday – Free Chinese Dress / Qipao pattern for girls

[tps_header] Every year just before Chinese New Year, I see a renewed flurry of activity in our local sewing community -The Sewing Network, from mothers/aunts/crafters sewing and making Qipaos /Cheongsams for their little ones. This year I’ve decided to compile some of them to show…

January 19, 2017

Sew-Along for Boy’s Stand-Up Collar Shirt Day 3

Day 3 and final day of the sew along. If you haven’t , go to the first post here. The book we are sewing from is Happy Homemade: Sew Chic Kids: 20 Designs That are Fun and Unique-Just Like Your Kid! List Price:$16.95 Price:$12.33 You…

January 11, 2017

Book Review – Sunny Day Recital Clothes

Have you noticed something different about the site? Yes! It’s the long overdue revamp I’ve been meaning to do. I know it was time for a reorganization of the navigation when I found myself unable to locate certain posts or book reviews. It’s funny…

April 24, 2015

The Last Cucito Magazine

Last September, I bought this magazine – Cucito Fall 2014. It was lying on my desk with a pile of other Japanese sewing books for review and when I came to it, I thought it was quite late into the Fall season to review this.…

March 28, 2015

Book Review – Cotton Friend Kids

Before the excitement of receiving all the English translated books over the past few weeks, I had accumulated a number of Japanese sewing books that I’ve been wanting to share with you. I thought I had better review this before the season is over!…

January 30, 2015

Book Review – Kids Yukata and Jinbei

I’ve received a lot of questions lately about the kimono, yukata and jinbei from different readers, and I realized that other than the seasonal pattern in Cucito Kids, I don’t actually have a book on making them or even tried making one. Well, the…

July 9, 2014

Magazine Review – Cucito Spring 2014

Today we are going to take a look at the Spring Issue of Cucito  2014. This issue will satisfy anyone who loves sailor suits. Especially adorable on children! The sailor tops come in boys, girls and even an adult version for Mom! (in S,M,L…

May 5, 2014