Sewing pattern: Women’s cargo jacket made from a men’s shirt

Refashion a men’s shirt into a trendy women’s cargo jacket! Cathi from Scratch and Stitch shows how. This is such a smart refashion! A cargo jacket can be expensive to buy, but a men’s shirt is pretty inexpensive from a thrift store. And starting from a men’s shirt means most of the details – the collar, the button placket, the cuffs – are already there!

Click below for her tutorial:

Men’s Shirt Refashion to Jacket, by Scratch and Stitch

[photo from Scratch and Stitch]

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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!