Most common reasons a handmade garment doesn’t fit – a checklist

There’s nothing more frustrating than putting the time and fabric into making a piece of clothing only to put in on when you’re done and find out that it doesn’t fit. I’ve done that more times than I care to admit! My first instinct is to just cuss and cry, but cussing and crying doesn’t solve a problem or keep it from happening again. Jenny from Cashmerette has a checklist of reasons why a handmade garment ends up not fitting. Take a look through her list to see if you can find the culprit so you can prevent it happening again.

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“Why Doesn’t It Fit?”: A Sewing Checklist, by Cashmerette

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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!