Tutorial: Fix a too-short shirt with a faux layer hem

Kids grow fast, y’all. As quickly as you can get them all the clothes they need, they’re starting to outgrow them again. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows a cute way you can add length to a girl’s top that has grown too short. Instead of trying to add length in a way that’s inconspicuous, she lets the additional fabric become a design feature as a sheer faux layer peeking out from the bottom of the hem.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Lengthen a Too Short Top, by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

[photo from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom]

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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!