Free pattern: Vintage patio skirt

Catherine from Frisky Scissors has a free vintage project sheet for making a patio skirt at the Pattern Patter blog. The vintage pattern sheet was originally published by Coats & Clark in the 1970s, though this style of maxi skirt would still stylish to wear today. It has a flat front and gathers around the sides and back. The pamphlet includes a handy guide for fabric choice depending on your mood, so depending on whether your goals is Just Relaxing, For A Quiet Evening at Home, or To Make Your Husband Proud, you’ll know exactly what type of fabric to use.

Free Pattern Friday! Patio Skirt, courtesy of Frisky Scissors

[photo courtesy of Frisky Scissors on Pattern Patter blog]

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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!