Tutorial: Fix for a too tight turtleneck

Turtlenecks certainly do a good job of keeping your neck warm (and the cold out), but if they fit snug they kinda make me feel like I’m being choked. Breath or warmth, it’s a hard choice for a cold natured body like mine. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has a solution. She adds a little gusset to the sides of a purchased turtleneck to give it a little extra breathing room at the neck. Brilliant! Use a contrast-y fabric to make the gusset a fun detail.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Make a Turtleneck Larger, by The Sewing Rabbit

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Altering out-of-date clothing, or clothing that does not fit, is an important part of sustainability because it helps to reduce waste and prolong the life of clothing items. Instead of throwing away clothes that no longer fit or are no longer in style, altering them allows them to be worn again and keeps them out of landfills. Upcycling and reusing clothes also reduces the need for new resources to be used to produce new clothing items, which has a positive impact on the environment.

Altering out-of-date or ill-fitting clothing also allows for personal expression and creativity. By upcycling and reusing clothing items, you can give them a new look and make them unique, which is more sustainable than buying new clothing. This not only reduces the environmental impact of fast fashion, but it also allows you to have a wardrobe that is truly personal and reflective of your own style.

Altering out-of-date clothing can also save you money. By updating your wardrobe with items you already own, you can save money on buying new clothes and reduce your carbon footprint. It is an affordable way to have a sustainable wardrobe.

Altering clothing is an important part of sustainability. It helps to reduce waste, prolong the life of clothing items, and reduce the need for new resources to be used to produce new clothing items. It allows for personal expression, and creativity and is an affordable way to have a sustainable wardrobe. By adopting the practice of altering, upcycling and reusing our clothes, we can make a positive impact on the environment and reduce our own carbon footprint.

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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!