Tutorial: Draft and sew a pair of custom fit leggings

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make a pair of custom fit leggings, from taking measurements to drafting a pattern to sewing them up. She includes a video showing how to take the measurements and a downloadable spreadsheet to calculate the lengths of the lines you’ll draw for your pattern. Once you have your pattern, they’re super quick to sew up. So fast that you can sew up a pair in less time than it takes to drive to the store and buy some. And because they’re built for your measurements, they’ll fit you perfectly. Get the tutorial and spreadsheet at So Sew Easy.

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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!