Tutorial: Pencil skirt sew-along

A pencil skirt is a wardrobe staple. The fitted skirt can be made dressy or sexy, or a little bit of both, depending on how closely it fits your figure and how you accessorize. Liz from Simple Simon & Co. kicks off a sew-along series showing how you can make a pencil skirt to your measurements. In her first post, she shows how to draft your basic pencil skirt pattern based on your measurements. Go to Simple Simon & Co. to get the first post in this series, and then follow along with the sew-along to complete your skirt.

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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!