Video tutorial: How to measure kids for sewing clothes

The first step in sewing a well fitting child’s garment is knowing what size to make it. That involves more than just knowing what size they wear in purchased clothes. You need to get their actual measurements, and you need to measure in the right places for your numbers to be accurate. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a video tutorial showing how to measure kids for sewing clothes. Next week, she’ll show how to use those measurements to adjust a pattern if your child falls between two different sizes. Follow the link below to watch her video:

How to Measure Kids to Sew Clothes, by Melly Sews

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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!