Tutorial: Summer tote with flip flop applique

This sturdy tote is ready for any summer adventure! Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial at Hatch. She’s also got a free machine embroidery file for the flip flops if you sign up for a 1 month subscription to the Hatch embroidery software. Her tutorial shows how to make the bag, but it also shows how she used the software to create the flip flop design. An interesting post if you’ve ever wondered what it takes to make a machine embroidery file!

Click below for her tutorial and free embroidery design:

Summer Tote with 3D Flip-Flops Embroidery – Instructions & FREE Design, by Sew Can She

[photo from Sew Can She on Hatch

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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!