Homefront fashion and sewing during WWII

Home sewists during World War II had strict limitations on materials available to them and the styles they could create. That didn’t stop them from creating fashionable items to wear. Those restrictions actually helped create many of the iconic silhouettes and styles of that era. Kinsey Sue shares a very interesting article at Pattern Patter blog telling how fashion and home sewing adapted to the need to conserve materials for the wartime effort.

Click the link below for the article:

WWII Homefront Fashions, by Kinsey Sue

[photo from Pattern Patter]

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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!