Tips for laying out a sewing pattern to get the most from your fabric

When I’m laying out a sewing pattern on my fabric I always take a little time to find the best layout. It’s kind of a personal challenge to me to lay the pattern out so I end up with the largest scraps. After all, the larger the scrap the easier it is to use for another project later. Do you do this, too? If so, you’ll want to check out these tips for Craftsy for laying out your sewing patterns to make the most effective use of your fabric.

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8 Clever Tricks for Making the Most of Your Fabric, by Craftsy

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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!