Sewing pattern: Draft and sew a pair of leggings

Whether it’s for hanging around the house, running around town, or actually getting some exercise in, leggings are a wardrobe staple. They’re easy to pull on and so comfortable! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew your own leggings. Her tutorial shows how to draft a pattern for custom leggings based on your measurements, and then how to sew it up into an awesome new pair of leggings for yourself!

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Sew Leggings – Make Your Own Leggings Pattern, by Melly Sews

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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!