Tutorial and pattern: Sew your own underwear

Have you ever sewn your own undies? Try it once and you’ll be hooked. You can often make them from scraps of knit left over from other projects so they cost very little in material. Plus, when you make them yourself you can adjust the fit as needed. Megan Nielsen has a free sewing pattern for women’s panties to get you started, as well as a tutorial showing three ways to apply the elastic to the edges. The pattern is for sale in her shop, but you can get a free copy by subscribing to her newsletter. Her pattern includes women’s sizes XS – XL

Click below for her free pattern:

How to Sew Your Own Underwear + Free Pattern, by Megan Nielsen

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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!