Sewing pattern: Add sleeves to a store bought dress

Have you noticed that most dresses in stores are sleeveless? It can actually be quite difficult to find a dress with actual sleeves. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can add sleeves to a dress. Her tutorial includes instructions for adding them to a sleeveless dress or to a dress with shoulder straps. When working with ready-to-wear, you’ll have to get a little creative with finding fabric for the sleeve but you can usually find something that’s a close enough match.

Click below for her tutorial;

How to Add Sleeves to a Dress, by Heather Handmade

[photo from Heather Handmade]

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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!