Free pattern: Women’s blazer, plus a sew-along

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews is hosting a sew-along to make a women’s blazer. Hers is made from a gorgeous blue velvet, but any heavier weight fabric would work. And if you can wear a size small, she’s got a free pattern for you to use. If you need another size, she provides a link to a good pattern to use as well as information on drafting your own pattern from a sloper. (Her pattern will make a blazer with these finished measurements: bust, 35?, waist 31?, 20? length from back neck.) Go to the first post in the sew-along here.

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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!