Tutorial: Circle skirt with an easy invisible zipper

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make a circle skirt with a simple waistband and an easy invisible zipper closure. She links you to a handy calculator at By Hand London that tells you what size circle pieces to cut based on your measurements and how long you want the skirt to be. You can make circle skirts from a full circle, half circle, or quarter circle of fabric. She used a quarter circle for her skirt, which has the least amount of fullness. I think it’s a great choice for a lightweight spring or summer skirt.

Click below to go to her tutorial:

DIY Quarter Circle Skirt, by iCandy Handmade

[photo from iCandy Handmade]

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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!