Tutorial and pattern: Lotus leggings

Head over to Mood Sewciety for a free pattern and tutorial for the Lotus Leggings. With panels pieced into the legs, they’re designed to be fashionable while at the same time giving you that ease of wearing that makes leggings a wardrobe staple. Use the panels to color block – or make them from one fabric and let the seam lines be a more subtle detail. The free pattern is available in women’s sizes 2 to 22.

Click below for the free pattern and tutorial:

The Lotus Leggings – Free Sewing Pattern, by Mood Sewciety

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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!