Tutorial: Convertible maxi skirt and halter dress

This convertible knit skirt is both a maxi skirt and a halter dress! You can make one, and it’s not hard. Miranda from Inspinration shares a tutorial explaining how to sew the multifunctional skirt. Her tutorial is part of the Skirting the Issue series organized by Simple Simon & Co. (Read more about this amazing sewing service project here.)

Click below for her tutorial:

“Skirting the issue” blog tour: multi functional skirt, by Pinspinration

[photo from Pinspinration

Looking for more maxi dress styles and sewing patterns? Check these Maxi dress patterns out on Etsy.

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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!