Add an Overlay to a Skirt Pattern – Sewing Tutorial

Add an Overlay to a Skirt Pattern - Sewing Tutorial

How many times do you spy a beautiful fabric at the fabric store, but don’t know what to do with it because it’s so sheer? One easy thing you can make with that fabric is a skirt overlay. A skirt with an overlay lets you have that beautiful sheer fabric, but there’s another (opaque) layer underneath that keeps everything modest. Head over to Heather Handmade to see how you can add an overlay to any skirt pattern.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!