DIY sewing tutorial: Burrito method for a lined sleeveless bodice

March 31, 2020 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ever sewn a lined sleeveless tank or bodice, you probably remember the frustration when you realized that you can’t just place the lining and outer fabrics right sides together and sew around the neck and arm holes. Because if you do that, you won’t be able to turn it right side out! You can still create a nice clean finish for the neck and arm holes, but you have to take a few extra steps. Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how to use the burrito method for sewing a lined bodice. She includes a instructions with photo, as well as a video showing how to do it. Go to Life Sew Savory for her DIY sewing tutorial.

[photo from Life Sew Savory]

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Freebie: Printable Christmas Eve magic pillowcase poem

With all the excitement and expectation of Santa’s visit, it can be hard for kids to go to sleep on Christmas Eve. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair created special pillowcases for her nephews, to be used only on Christmas Eve. When she gave them to them, she included a little poem explaining that they’re magic pillowcases to help them have sweet dreams. She’s sharing a free printable of the poem on her blog, plus she links to a tutorial she’s written for making a pillowcase, so you can start the tradition with your own kids.

Click below for her tutorial & printable:

Free Printable Christmas Pillowcase Poem , by Polka Dot Chair

[photo from Polka Dot Chair]

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