Tutorial: Use dollar store headbands to make an exposed elastic waistband

An exposed elastic skirt looks okay with a simple white or black band of elastic, but when you can use elastic in a fun color or print it’s really awesome. I don’t have a local source for wide elastic in fun colors, so that’s usually not an option for me. But LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. has an unexpected source for pretty elastic. She uses dollar store headbands. Smart lady! She shares a quick tutorial showing how she does it.

Click the link below to go to her post:

Make an Exposed Elastic Waistband from a Headband, by Simple Simon & Co.

[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!