Freebie: Standard Measurements Chart for drafting garment patterns

If you draft your own patterns – or want to get started drafting your own patterns, Lauren Dahl has a treat for you. She continues her Lauren Dahl continues her pattern drafting series with a free downloadable chart with standard body measurements. Her chart gives standard measurements for misses, women plus sizes, infants, young children, girls, boys, and men. It’s a comprehensive list, giving roughly 30 – 44 measurements (if my counting is correct) which she divides into three categories: girth, vertical, and width/length. I’ve already got a copy printed for myself! Thank you, Lauren!! Go to Lauren Dahl to download her standard measurements chart.

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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!