Tutorial: Little girl’s skirt with adjustable tab waistband

Chelise from CP guest blogs in the Skirting The Issue charity sewing series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered skirt with an adjustable waistband. It’s elastic on the back, and a flat waistband on the front – with button tabs that allow the skirt to grow with your child. It’s the same cut that she used to make the Mermaid Skirt that was part of her first entry at Project Run & Play last season. (She also includes a printable template for the mermaids!) Get the tutorial to see how to make it.

[photo from CP on Simple Simon & Co.]

Do you have a little mermaid fan in your house? Check out these fun and unique mermaid printed fabric over at Modes4u. The designs are so cute perfect for your next sewing project.

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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!