Sewing Tutorials | Elsie & D

NEW PATTERN ALERT! Teddy Mini Pouch

Have you seen our latest release? We have a super special Valentines Day sale where you can pick up this pattern for free (until midnight...

Karma, karma, karma, karma, karma chameleon!

The chameleon pattern is having a little makeover. It will be available as 2 separate patterns - a cover/wrap pattern and a fitted nappy...

NEW PATTERN ALERT! The reusable straw/cutlery roll is the perfect teacher gift :)

I've loaded up the next pattern in my charity collection - The Cutlery/Straw Roll. This is an excellent scrap buster and would make a...

Tutorial Tuesday. Dylan Boxy Pouches pattern hack #1

Hello and welcome to the first pattern hack for the Dylan Boxy Pouches. Do you love the look of these pouches, but don't like the exposed...

Introducing...Dylan Boxy Pouches!

I've just released a new pattern, a set of 3 pouches with funky folded ends. These probably look fancier than they are, so don't be...

No FOE? No worries!

Not everyone loves fold over elastic (FOE) as much as I do, and sometimes you don't have it on hand when you want to sew...So I thought...

Swim nappy OSFM hack

Are you wanting to get a little more out of your swim nappy pattern? Making one as a gift? Or, you are a WAHM that wants a product that...

Hate casing elastics? This Pull Ups sewn-in back elastics tutorial is for you!

I know some people are not fans of doing cased elastic, so heres a quick how-to on sewing in the back elastics. Happy Sewing! Sonia x

Swim Nappy/Diaper Length Adjustment

The Elsie & D Swim Nappy/Diaper is designed for a snug, swim pants like fit. So, to cater for all shapes and sizes, a length adjustment...

'How To'...Pieced Wings

Wanting to make some XL or XXL Pull Ups (or any larger nappy pattern wider than 50cm), but only have a nappy cut of fabric? Or, do you...

D Pants V Pull Ups

Here's a quick little comparison between D Pants and Pull Ups. They are very similar in shape, the main difference being D Pants are a...

Welcome to Elsie & D Patterns

I hope you enjoy my growing range of patterns. Touch base here for upcoming tutorials, tips, tricks and videos. x Sonia