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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...
Melanie Boivin
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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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...
Melanie Boivin
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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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....
Melanie Boivin
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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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,...
Melanie Boivin
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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Introducing the Liseron Dress & Blouse + Pattern Testing Call!
Pattern Testing call for the new Wildflower Design pattern, the Liseron Dress & Blouse
Melanie Boivin
Sep 30, 20222 min read
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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...
Melanie Boivin
Jan 16, 20224 min read
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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...
Melanie Boivin
Oct 8, 20213 min read
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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...
Melanie Boivin
Oct 4, 20212 min read
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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...
Melanie Boivin
Sep 23, 20214 min read
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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...
Melanie Boivin
Jul 11, 20213 min read
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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...
Melanie Boivin
Jun 3, 20212 min read
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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...
Melanie Boivin
May 24, 20212 min read
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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...
Melanie Boivin
Apr 27, 20213 min read
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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...
Melanie Boivin
Apr 7, 20212 min read
3,752 views
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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...
Melanie
Jan 26, 20212 min read
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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...
Melanie
Jan 26, 20212 min read
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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...
Melanie
Jan 20, 20212 min read
11,716 views
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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...
Melanie
Jan 20, 20212 min read
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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...
Melanie
May 29, 20202 min read
1,486 views
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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...
Melanie
May 12, 20202 min read
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