Free pattern: Toddler boy sandals

Heather from Feather’s Flights made a pair of summer sandals for her little boy, and she shares the pattern and how-to over on her blog. The soft soled sandals are made from vinyl you can buy at the fabric store, with ridges sewn on to the bottom to keep them from being too slippy. Elastic around the ankles keep the sandals securely on his feet but are also easy to slip on and slip off when needed. Her pattern will make a todder boy size 4 sandal. If you need another size, you could adapt her pattern using your child’s shoe sole as a sizing guide. Go to her blog for the pattern and how-to.

[photo from Feather’s Flights]

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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!