How to Shorten Curtains – Sewing Tutorial

Don’t you hate it when you find the perfect curtains for your room – except they’re the wrong length? If the curtains are too long, you can fix that. Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can shorten curtains. Her tutorial includes a sewing method and a no-sew method, so even if you don’t know how to sew you can hem your curtains to the right length.

[photo from Life Sew Savory]

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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!