Tutorial: How to clean a vintage sewing pattern

Rarely do you find a vintage sewing pattern in pristine condition. After all, they’re old and most likely have not been handled or stored carefully over the years. Often the cover is dingy or smudged or even written on in places. Did you know you can clean that up and restore the condition of the pattern? I didn’t until I read this post by Nessa at Pattern Patter. She shares three products she uses to clean dirt and writing off of a vintage sewing pattern.

Click the link below to go to their tutorial:

Pattern Cleaning & Repair, Part 1, by Pattern Patter

[photo from Pattern Patter]

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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!