Free sewing pattern: Walking shorts

A pair of walking shorts like these is a summertime classic. Mayra from So Sew Easy offers this walking shorts sewing pattern for FREE! Not only that, there’s a sew-along to take you through sewing all the details on these beautiful shorts. They’ve got four pockets – two slant pockets in the front, and two patch pockets on the back. Skill level is advanced beginner or intermediate. This isn’t a quick sew-it-in-an-afternoon project, but it’s one you’ll be proud of when you’re done. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S – XL and is designed to fit looser through the hips.

Click below for her free pattern and tutorial:

Walking Shorts Pattern & Sew-Along – Part One, 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.

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