• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Visit the online store →
carolyn friedlander

carolyn friedlander

fabric and pattern designer

  • Resources
    • Quilt Along
    • Tips + Techniques
    • Featured
  • Fabric
  • Projects

Sewing

Me Made May 2025 Updates

May 22, 2025 by carolyn friedlander 1 Comment

We're making our way through May, and I thought I'd share some updates on the progress and developments for my Me Made May 2025. I've posted a bit on instagram and my YouTube channel, but I thought ...

Read More

Fall Clothes Sewing 2024

November 1, 2024 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

Little by little I've been sewing (and knitting) some garments, so I thought it'd be fun to share a fall clothes sewing 2024 roundup. Free Range Slacks in Black Linen I've been interested in ...

Read More

Back-To-School Pouch Sewing for my Nieces and Nephew

August 9, 2024 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

I've done a little Back-To-School sewing for my nieces and nephew that I thought I'd share with you. I worked from two of my favorite patterns as well as my fabric and zipper stash. Here we ...

Read More

Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 4

November 9, 2023 by carolyn friedlander 1 Comment

Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 4 We are moving right along in the Split Pouch Sew Along. It's week 4, and I made two more pouches. I also thought it'd be fun to share a patchwork project that I pulled ...

Read More

Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 3

November 2, 2023 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 3 It's week 3, and I'm all about embracing some new materials. I made three Split Pouches this week in vinyl and waxed canvas. Let's take a look. Spirited group of ...

Read More

Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 2

October 26, 2023 by carolyn friedlander 3 Comments

Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 2 We're in week 2 of the Split Pouch Sew Along. I'm excited to share with you what I've made this week. Week 2 Video Here's a look at what I thought about and ...

Read More

Split Pouch Sew Along

October 19, 2023 by carolyn friedlander 9 Comments

Are you ready for a Sew Along? I am. The Split Pouch Sew Along is here, and I'm hoping you'll join me. With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought this could be *perfect* timing to get a ...

Read More

Stripey Split Pouches

October 5, 2023 by carolyn friedlander 8 Comments

I made some stripey Split Pouches, and I thought I'd share them with you. These pouches are kind of addictive. They come together fairly quickly and don't use heaps and heaps of fabric, so when I ...

Read More

Scrappy Split Pouches

September 28, 2023 by carolyn friedlander 7 Comments

Here are some scrappy Split Pouches that I made while developing the pattern and new online workshop. Fabric Selection These come together pretty quickly once you get the hang of it, and I ...

Read More

Meet the Split Pouch Pattern and Workshop

September 26, 2023 by carolyn friedlander 6 Comments

Meet the Split Pouch--a handy, zippy and practical project! The Project I've been so excited to share this project with you. This is a pouch that I've been using non-stop for quite a while ...

Read More

Lawn Pajamas

November 23, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

Since it's a holiday week and all I can think of is cozy and comfy, I thought I'd share these lawn pajamas that I made earlier this year. I've been LOVING them, and as we move into cooler temps it ...

Read More

Wiksten Shift Dress

July 4, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 10 Comments

I finally made a Wiksten Shift Dress! The Plan The Wiksten Shift Dress was my most specific goal for Me Made May. I've been wanting to add more casual and comfortable dresses to my life. This ...

Read More

Takeaways from Me Made May 2022

June 2, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 8 Comments

Me Made May Another May is over, and I have plenty of takeaways from Me Made May 2022. Like previous years, it's been a good, creative push. And no surprise, I've added more garment patterns to my ...

Read More

New Shorts!

May 19, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 6 Comments

Pomona Shorts I tried out a new shorts pattern! These are the Pomona Shorts by Anna Allen, and they were SO speedy to make. I think it took me less than 2 hours to cut out and assemble the shorts, ...

Read More

Me Made May 2022

May 2, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 7 Comments

Me Made May 2022 Thoughts I'm always glad to see people participating in Me May Made, and this year is no exception. I love seeing what people have made, how they are wearing it and then getting ...

Read More

Drawstring Pouches as Gift Wrap

December 17, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

A couple of years ago, I got ambitious and made drawstring pouches as gift wrap. At the time I didn't want to share them so they'd be a secret, but now is the perfect time since many of us are in the ...

Read More

Purl Soho Vest in CF Grid Group Fabrics

October 18, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

Quilted vests are the best! I made a quilted vest a few years ago, and so I was overdue a new Purl Soho Vest in CF Grid Group Fabrics. The Project How many of these vests have I made? This is ...

Read More

Crew Pincushions in CF Grid Group

October 11, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

In planning projects to make with my greyscale fabric collection, I wanted to make a cute, new set of Crew Pincushions in CF Grid Group fabrics. It had been a little while since I'd made an entire ...

Read More

My First Jumpsuit

June 1, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 9 Comments

It's finished! My Rory Jumpsuit--and my first jumpsuit ever--is finished! I learned some new things about making jumpsuits and about my own physical proportions that aren't as obvious when just sewing ...

Read More

Hunt Bolero Vest . Carolyn Friedlander

Hunt Bolero Vest and Harriot Archer Buttonup

December 11, 2018 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

My Hunt Bolero Vest and Harriot Archer Buttonup are some new favorites for sure. We'll start with the bolero vest. The pattern is in Casual Sweet Clothes by Noriko Sasahara. It's a Japanese ...

Read More

  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Get New Posts via Email

Archives

Want to follow along?

Newest Pattern Release

Alphabet Mini Quilt . Carolyn Friedlander

On-Demand Workshop

Making the Split Pouch with Carolyn Friedlander

Footer

About CF

Carolyn Friedlander creates quilt and sewing patterns for the modern maker. Find projects, inspiration and Carolyn’s fabric collections.

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Information

AboutStockistsWholesaleFAQShipping + ReturnsExhibits + AwardsWorkshops + EventsPressPartnershipsContact

Shop

PatternsTemplatesSuppliesBooksGift Cards

Join our newsletter

Sign up for my weekly-ish newsletter to stay updated on the newest projects, posts, products and other good stuff.

Sign Up Now

© 2021, Carolyn Friedlander | Privacy Policy | Terms
Website by Form & Flourish