Tutorial: How to add pockets to a knit waistband

Whenever I go running (which isn’t often, mind you) I’m always looking for places to tuck a key and my phone and anything else I have to bring along with me. Sleek spandex running gear doesn’t often have places to put them. Amy from Sew Well shows how you can make a knit waistband with pockets hidden in them. If you’re making yourself any exercise gear, check out her tutorial to see how to add some waistband pockets.

Click below to go to her tutorial:

Tutorial: Adding Pockets to a Knit Waistband, by Sew Well

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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!