Tutorial: How to mark and cut an even hem

Hems are funny things. To get an even hem, you have to measure carefully but you also have to take into account the grain of the fabric – especially if you’re hemming a circle skirt. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows her method for marking and cutting a skirt or dress hem so it’s straight. If you’re sewing a circle skirt or full dress, check out her tutorial so you can see how to get a nice straight hem.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Hem a Skirt (and Dresses), by Melly Sews

[photo from Melly Sews]

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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!