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Sewing Pattern: Turn worn-out leggings into cute shorts

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The Sewing Dork shares a couple of fun ideas for turning kids’ leggings into shorts.  This is a great way to make winter’s leggings (particularly those that now have holes in them) into comfy shorts for spring and summer.  The cut off leggings with buttons at the hems are pretty self-explanatory, but she provides a tutorial for making the little cuffed shorts with side pockets.  Go to The Sewing Dork to see hows he does it.

[photo from The Sewing Dork] Looking for more Shorts patterns? Check out these patterns we found on Etsy.

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Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.