Tutorial: Enlarge a pattern using a smart phone

You know those patterns in the back of craft books that say something like, “Enlarge 50%”? Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can enlarge a sewing pattern without running to the copy shop or library to use their photocopiers. Instead, she shows how you can use your smartphone and computer to do it at home! This is so smart! She’s got tutorials for both Mac and PC users.

Click below for her tutorials:

How to Enlarge a Pattern Using Your iPhone and MacBook

How to Enlarge a Pattern Using Your Smartphone and Computer (Windows version)

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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!