Tutorial: Making your own ePatterns

Carla from Scientific Seamstress shares a 3-part tutorial on the Sew, Mama, Sew! blog explaining how to create downloadable patterns. From drafting the pattern, to scanning it in, to writing instructions, she covers the whole process.

Go to Part 1 to learn how about drafting a pattern and grading to create different sizes.

Go to Part 2 to learn how to get the pattern into an electronic format.

Go to Part 3 to learn about writing up the instructions and marketing your patterns.

[photo from The Scientific Seamstress 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!