Sewing Tips: Altering a maternity pattern for post-partum

These days, it’s relatively easy to find clothes to wear while you’re pregnant. However, clothes to wear AFTER you’re pregnant is another story. No longer as large as your pregnant self, but nowhere near as small as your pre-pregnant self, it can be difficult to find clothes that fit, much less flatter, your changing shape. Christine Sews shares some tips for altering a maternity pattern so that it fits for the post-partum period. Go to the article.

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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!