Sewing pattern: Roomy crossbody purse with pockets

This crossbody purse is both cute and practical! Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a tutorial showing how you can sew it. It’s roomy enough for all the stuff you need to carry around, and it’ has an adjustable crossbody strap that makes it easy to carry. There’s room enough inside the main bag for the larger items, and a patch pocket and a zip pocket on the lining to keep your small things within easy reach.

Click below for her tutorial:

Free Crossbody Purse PDF Sewing Pattern, by Sew Simple Home

[photo from 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!