Tutorial: DIY packing cubes to organize your suitcase

Suitcase a mess? Packing cubes can help organize all the clothes you pack into your suitcase so everything is neat and easy to find. They’re large squared zip pouches that let you organize clothes within your suitcase by day, or by person (if sharing luggage), or type. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a packing cube. They’re made from ripstop vinyl, with a mesh top and a zipper around three sides for easy access. Her tutorial includes written instructions and also a video you can watch.

Click below for her tutorial:

Sew and Use Packing Cubes, by Melly Sews

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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!