Sewing pattern: Mesh beach bag

The sand at the beach feels so good under your toes – but not so good when it gets trapped in the bottom of your bag. Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew a mesh beach bag so you can carry everything you want (sunscreen, toys, change of clothes) and leave the sand behind.

Click below for her tutorial:

Simple DIY Mesh Beach Bag – Free Sewing Pattern, by Sew Simple Home

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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!