Tutorial: How to increase the waist of a sewing pattern

Adding extra width to the waist of a sewing pattern involves more than just cutting a little extra fabric on the sides. If you want to maintain the shape of the garment, you’ll need to do a little slash and spread action on the pattern. It’s not difficult. Jenny from Cashmerette and Curvy Sewing Collective shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing what to do.

Click the link below for her tutorial:

How to Expand the Waist on a Sewing Pattern, by Cashmerette

[photo from Cashmerette on Sew Mama Sew]

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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!