Free pattern: Summer Shorties for little girls

Lauren Dahl from Baste + Gather and Selvage Designs shares a free pattern for these little girl Summer Shorties. They’re just the thing for active little girls. They can be worn on their own as bike shorts, or layered under a dress to keep panties from showing. They sew up quickly and require only a 1/2 yard knit fabric plus some plush back elastic for the waist. You could sew up a stack of them in just one evening. Her free pattern comes in sizes ranging from 12 months – 8 years. Go to Baste + Gather to download her free pattern.

Looking for more sewing patterns for Girls summer dresses? Check these lovely sewing patterns on Etsy.

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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!