Free pattern: Women’s crop top with a contrast waist band

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making this crop top. It’s actually more of a faux crop top, as it has a bottom band that gives the illusion of layers. It has simple lines, with a round neck and three quarter sleeves. The back has a unique closure with 3 openings. You can make it from a lightweight woven fabric. Her free pattern includes women’s sizes 4-22.

Click the link below to get her free crop top pattern:

Free Sewing Pattern: Lisa Top, by On The Cutting Floor

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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!