Free sewing pattern: Floral Embroidered Velvet Hoodie Pattern

This floral velvet hoodie is so pretty for fall! Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern so you can make one! It uses a stretch velvet, which can be a difficult fabric to work with. She shares some tips and tricks for sewing successfully on this beautiful fabric. Even better, she also shows her method for adding the floral embroidery that doesn’t involve you doing any actual embroidery. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S – XXXL.

Click below for her free pattern and tutorial:

Floral Embroidered Velvet Hoodie Pattern- well almost…., by So Sew Easy

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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!