Tutorial: Allie Skirt, a drop waist gathered skirt

Allison from Freshly Completed shows how to make her Allie skirt, a drop waist gathered skirt made from knit fabric. I love this skirt! That’s because, being a pear shaped girl, I can tell you that this style of skirt is flattering for those of us blessed with hips. The drop waist allows fullness through the bottom of the skirt without adding any unwanted fullness to the hip area. The drop waist full skirt is also a great shape for wearing with an untucked fitted t-shirt – you won’t get weird bulkiness where the shirt overlaps the skirt. Go to her tutorial to see how to make this style of skirt.

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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!