Tutorial: Fix for a gaping waistband

I’ve lost count of the times I’ve tried on a pair of pants and found them to be perfect, except for one very inconveninet flaw – a waistband that gaps at the back. That’s no good!! My underwear might be cute, but that doesn’t mean I want everyone to see it! Becky from Patchwork Posse has a solution, though. She shares a tutorial showing how to insert elastic into the back waistband so it snugs in to fit. She also shows how to make it adjustable, which is perfect for growing kids or pants that will be handed down from one child to the next.

Click the link below to go to her tutorial:

Ending Bum Crack One Pant At A Time, by Patchwork Posse

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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!