Tutorial: Skirting the Issue project for girls in foster care, plus a skirt sizing chart

Skirting the Issue is a month-long event at S Simple Simon & Co. The goal is to encourage sewists to make skirts and donate them to girls in foster care. To inspire you, they’ve lined up 40 guest posts for the month. One of their first posts shares a handy sizing chart so you’ll know the waist and length measurements to make a skirt for girls of all ages. And if that’s not enough to get you going, they’ve also got prizes to give out, including the brand spankin’ new Singer One sewing machine. (It’s so new, it hasn’t even hit the stores yet!) Read more about this month-long sewing service event at Simple Simon & Co. And see the prizes and sizing chart posted over at Project Run and Play.

[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]

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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!