Tutorial: How to read a sewing pattern

One of the complaints I hear most often from new sewists is that printed sewing patterns intimidate them. Any why wouldn’t they, with all that folded tissue (that NEVER goes back into the envelope right), and those charts and tiny print. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a post explaining how to read sewing patterns, including which parts you need to be sure to read in order to end up with a sewing success.

Click below to go to her post:

How to Read a Sewing Pattern, by The Sewing Loft

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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!