Tutorial: 3 ways to make labels for your handmade clothing

Just like the tags in the clothing you buy, tags in the clothing tells the wearer who made the garment. They might also tell what size it is, or they can mark the back of the garment (especially important for skirts!) Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows three ways you can make labels for the clothing you sew. You can stamp the words on the labels, stitch the words on the label, or create custom-printed fabric labels.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Make Clothing Tags – 3 Options, by Melly Sews

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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!