Tutorial and pattern: Mara lounge dress

This knit lounge dress shows that you don’t have to choose between being stylish and being comfortable. Bonnie from Bonnie & Blithe has a free sewing pattern for you. It has a simple A-line silhouette with dolman sleeves and pockets. Plus, there’s an option to add a snap placket to make it nursing friendly. This would make an awesome gift for a new mom! Her free pattern is one-size-fits-most and is offered for sale in her shop, but you can get a coupon code to download it for free.

Click below for her free lounge dress pattern:

Mara Lounge Dress: Free Pattern, by Bonnie & Blithe

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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!