Tutorial and pattern: Bias trimmed tank top

Did you know you can use a woven fabric to finish off the edges of a knit tank? Yes, yes you can! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to use bias tape to finish off the neck and arm holes on a tank top. Use contrasting and print fabric for the bias tape for maximum effect. Plus – she includes a free pattern for a simple tank that you can use! Her free pattern is sized for a 34″ bust. If you need another size, she links to a tutorial showing how to resize a pattern.

Click below for her tutorial and free pattern:

Sew a Tank Top, 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!