Free pattern: Unisex silk slippers

Sewn Up by TeresaDownUnder is offering a free pattern for making a pair of silk slippers. This would be a great project to use a silk scarf, perhaps one that is showing damage in isolated spots. The pattern is unisex. Because they’re made from silk, these are more of a lightweight slipper. For a sturdier pair for everyday use, she recommends replacing the silk with a sturdier fabric and using a thick felt inside the soles instead of batting. I think you could probably still use the silk for the top, though with a sturdier fabric for the lining.

Click below to go to her free pattern:

Free Silk Slippers Pattern, by Sewn Up

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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!