Sewing pattern: Perfect patch pockets

Patch pockets are both easy and difficult to sew, depending on the placement and purpose of your pocket. On the inside of a tote bag, they’re super easy to add because you don’t have to worry so much about the details. But on a shirt, when you need to have a perfectly matching pair of pockets with nice crisp corners, that takes more care to sew. Christine Haynes and Andrea Brown share their secrets for sewing perfect patch pockets over at the Craftsy blog. Give it a read and you’ll be ready for the next time you need to sew on a pair of matching patch pockets.

Click below for their tutorial:

The Secrets to Sewing Perfect Patch Pockets, by Christine Haynes and Andrea Brown

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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!