Sewing Tutorials | Elsie & D

Feb 14, 2022

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...

Nov 4, 2021

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...

Sep 4, 2021

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...

Aug 10, 2021

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...

Aug 10, 2021

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...

Feb 15, 2021

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...

Dec 11, 2020

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...

Dec 7, 2020

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

Dec 5, 2020

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...

Dec 4, 2020

'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...

Oct 31, 2020

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...

Oct 27, 2020

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