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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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