Free pattern: Simple clutch pouch

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making this pretty little clutch pouch. It’s easy to make and doesn’t require much fabric. (Just 8″ x 11″ each for outer, lining, and fleece interfacing.) If you lined it with the same fabric as the outer, I think you could get the whole thing from one fat quarter(plus interfacing). It’s hard to see in this photo, but small darts at the bottom give it a full shape. The closure is a simple magnetic snap with a decorative button sewn over the top. Go to her blog post for the pattern and the tutorial.

[photo from The Stitching Scientist]

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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!