Sewing pattern: Curved waistband pants pattern alteration

A curved waistband is a nice feature on a pair of pants. It hugs to our curves and the stretch of the bias is more comfortable to wear. Not all sewing patterns have a curved waistband, though. Katie from Sew Altered Style shows how you can alter a straight waistband pattern to a curved one. The alteration takes some cutting and reshaping of the pattern piece, but that curved waistband will be worth the work!

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Turn a Straight Waistband into a Curved Waistband, by Sew Altered Style

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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!