Tutorial and pattern: Magnolia summer swing dress

June is Sundressing month at Melly Sews. She’s got a whole month of summer dress tutorials lined up for us! Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs kicks things off with a fun swing dress. Named the Magnolia dress, it has a racer back with gathers, a high low hem, and of course that wonderful swing shape that’s perfect for summer! She’s got a free pattern that comes in women’s sizes 0-24.

Click below for her free pattern:

Sundressing 2017 – Magnolia Dress, by Straight Stitch Designs

[photo from Straight Stitch Designs]

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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!