Free pattern: Vintage travel slippers

These slippers are intended for travel (they would pack nicely in a suitcase) but I can see them being nice for just around the house. You can make them with a free vintage pattern, courtesy of Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys and shared over at the Pattern Patter blog. The project sheet was originally published in Gifts You Can Make by Spool Cotton Company in 1942.

Click below for the tutorial:

Free Pattern Friday! Travel Slippers, courtesy of Retro Monkeys

[photo from Spool Cotton Company, courtesy of Retro Monkeys on Pattern Patter]

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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!