Halloween – Page 18 – Sewing

Free pattern: Mermaid tail dress-up skirt

September 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

What little girl wouldn’t love a mermaid dress-up skirt? Especially one that’s sparkly just like a real mermaid! Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a free pattern for making one. The long straight skirt has a mermaid fin at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Houndstooth pumpkin fall wreath

August 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make a welcoming wreath for your front door with houndstooth fabric pumpkins! Jen from Tatertots and Jello shares a tutorial showing how. The wood stems and houndstooth fabrics give a warm, rustic feel to the wreath which is perfect for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heirloom Cinderella fabric pumpkins

August 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These fabric pumpkins are so beautiful! The shape and coloring are inspired by the Cinderella heirloom pumpkin. Patti from Garden Matter shares a tutorial showing how you can make them from canvas dropcloth and fabric paint. I think I need… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dress up crown and cape

April 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kids’ dress up and pretend play is made all the more fun when they have costumes to go along with it! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a crown and a cape. These two costume pieces… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cross body bag

April 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Adrienne from Free Time Frolics shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make an embellished cross body bag. You can make them from quilting cottons and embellish them up with lace and buttons and other trims. … Read more ...

See the breathtaking dresses created by this young costume designer

January 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This breathtaking fantasy gown is the creation of 18-year-old designer Angela Clayton. But this is not all she has created. Bored Panda shares some highlights of her work. The photos in the article are beautiful, but be sure to also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Star Wars costume for an American Girl doll

December 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Know a young Star Wars fan? Arts and Crafts for Your American Girl Doll shares a group of tutorials showing how to make a Star Wars costume for an American Girl (or other 18″) doll. Included are a Jedi tunic,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork Christmas tree skirt

November 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Halloween feels barely over and I can’t believe it I’m already starting to think about Christmas decorating. But Thanksgiving will come and go in just a few weeks and it will be time to think about putting up the tree. … Read more ...

Inspo: Roach Halloween costume

November 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I know Halloween is over and most of us are focusing on Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I couldn’t help but share this costume made by Taylor from Taylor Made. It’s a roach costume!!! I’m getting the creepy crawlies just looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toothless dragon costume

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Make it and Love It shows how you can create a Toothless costume (from How to Train Your Dragon 2) for your toddler. Sooo cute!! The costume includes a hat, a set of dragon wings, a tail, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew repair for a torn Halloween costume

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Store bought costumes tend to be made from cheap flimsy fabric, which makes a tear or busted seam pretty much inevitable. And when that happens, it’s hard to repair because the fabric is so thin. But the costumes don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trick or treat bag with two compartments

October 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Everyone has their favorite trick or treat candy, and this bag lets you separate the good stuff from the even better stuff. Hancock Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog, The Stitch, showing how to make one. This could also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy tassel pumpkin pillow

October 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane show how to make this fall throw pillow with a burlap pumpkin applique. The details on this pillow are rich with texture. The pumpkin applique is made from burlap, with edges left raw. And… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY Hiccup costume

October 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I am in awe of this Hiccup costume (from How To Train Your Dragon 2)! Ashley from Make It and Love It made it for her son, and she shares a tutorial showing how she made it. It’s made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fluffy chicken Halloween costume

October 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how she made this adorable fluffy chicken costume for her daughter. It’s made from a shag cuddle fabric. She adapted a raglan sleeve pattern and a hat pattern to make the chicken body and… Read more ...