Tutorial: Patchy piecing to lengthen boys jeans

Oh, how I am loving these patchy upcycled jeans for a little boy! The patchy look isn’t all just for fun and games, it’s also a way to extend the legs of a pair of jeans that have grown too short. Look closely and you can see that the jeans are pieced from two pairs. The extra patches and pockets are extra awesomeness that camouflage the more practical patching. Brilliant!! Farrah from Mingo and Grace shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make them. Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Mingo and Grace on The Sewing Rabbit]

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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!