Neckline style guide

The shape of a neckline has a huge impact on the overall look of a garment. It frames the neck and face and creates style lines for the bodice. Not surprisingly, there are many neckline styles to choose from. I’m sure you could name quite a few offhand. Mayra from So Sew Easy has a post that lists out the most common – and then some less common – neckline style you’ll find on garments, along with style tips so you can know which is right for your figure.

Click below to read her post:

More Neckline Styles Than You’ll Ever Need, by So Sew Easy

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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!