Tutorial: Sew buttons down using your sewing machine

One of my least favorite sewing tasks is sewing on buttons. I usually make my husband do it. Ha! I’ve realized my dislike for sewing on buttons is based on the fact that it’s hand sewing (which I don’t particularly enjoy) and the buttons tend to shift while I’m sewing them down. Erin from Sewbon shows a solution. You can sew button down with your sewing machine. No hand sewing, and because the garment stays flat whiles the button is being stitched down, there’s less chance of it shifting. Go to Sewbon for the tutorial.

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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!