Idea file: Use invisible zippers to make a fitted nursing dress

It doesn’t look like it, but this full length, fitted, princess seam dress is actually a nursing dress. I would not have thought it would be possible for a full length fitted dress to be a functional nursing garment, but Charity from Say Grr Sewing figured out how to do it. The princess seams that make the dress fit so beautifully have invisible zippers in them to give baby access when it’s time to nurse. Brilliant! She put them in upside down, with the zipper pulls just below the waist where they’re not very noticeable. Go to Say Grr Sewing to read more about this clever construction detail.

[photo from Say Grr Sewing]

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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!