When I posted Findley, I promised that I would soon put up a tutorial for adding a ruffle to the back of a pair of bloomers, and so promise kept! Adding a ruffle is quite simple. The first requirement is picking the correct pattern. Many bloomer patterns eliminate the side seams and only have the middle crotch seam. Here is a pattern without side seams. This is fine from a pattern perspective, but doesn't work with adding a ruffle. So, the first requirement is using a pattern

I am so exciting to introduce our next smocking kit and pattern! Our Smocked Bonnet Pattern and Kit is available for pre-order in the shop, and will ship out on September 15th. The pattern comes in sizes Newborn to 24 months, and is especially designed for beginner smockers. The pattern includes step by step photos to walk you through each step of the construction of the bonnet and the smocking. If you have ever wanted to try smocking, but were afraid to, this is the pattern

Findley is a free smocking design.