Video tutorial: How to take women’s measurements for sewing

It doesn’t matter how beautifully you finish the seams or how perfectly you cut the pieces, if you start with inaccurate measurements your garment isn’t going to look good. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a video showing how to take women’s measurements for sewing. Watch along to see how to do it. She also shares a free printable measurement chart so you can record your measurements and keep them handy.

Click the link below to watch her video:

How to Measure Women – Are You Doing it Wrong? 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!