Halloween – Page 54

Tutorial: Sleep mask

September 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kellie from Greenhab and Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make this sleep mask. This would make an awesome Christmas gift. Get busy making them now, and you’ll have your Christmas list… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wild Thing hat

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

“Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak was one of my favorite books as a child, and the story still resonates with me as an adult. Everyone has felt like little Max at some point, a little out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric pumpkins

September 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Welcome autumn with a colorful pumpkin patch on your mantel or by your door. Amy from The Idea Room shows how with this tutorial for soft fabric pumpkins. I love the warm autumn tones in her fabric choices! Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fall Leaf and Pumpkin Garland

September 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Help usher in the new fall season with this a pretty fall garland. Roots and Wings Co. shows how to make one with fall leaves and fabric pumpkins. Get the tutorial. [photo from Roots and Wings Co.] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little monster capes for your little monsters

July 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Becca from Nap Time Journal shares a tutorial for making these fun monster capes, perfect entertainment for the little monsters running around your house. If you’re feeling brave, you can let them design the faces. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Mummy Made It lets you be the sewing star

July 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you like sewing, but feel overwhelmed when planning a project, check out the sewing kits at Mummy Made It. Whether its a costume for the little one or a dainty little pincushion for yourself, Mummy Made it makes it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knit fabric + broken jewelry = flower corsage

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

CraftStylish shows how to make these eco-friendly flower corsages from bamboo knit and broken costume jewelry. Get the tute. [tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, corsage, eco-friendly[/tags]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Very Hungry Caterpillar costume

March 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

There’s nothing like a child’s inn0cent costume request to get the creative juices flowing. After all, your child believes you can make ANYTHING. Such was the case with Fabric, Family, and Fun whose child requested a Very Hungry Caterpillar costume. … Read more ...

Sew a soft superhero mask

March 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Se7en posts about the felt masks her child made. I think they look like superhero masks. Find out more about this fun project. (You’ll need to scroll down a ways.) [via The Crafty Crow] [tags]sewing, costume, masks, felt,… Read more ...

Thanksgiving Pilgrims and Indians Costume Patterns

November 25, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

Why not get in costume this Thanksgiving? Simplicity Patterns #3723 is a perfect Pilgrim costume. McCall’s also has a woman’s and girl’s Pilgrim Costume. Simplicity offers a pattern for Men’s and Women’s Native American garb. Here is a great… Read more ...

Flower Costume

October 30, 2008 by candi canncel 1 Comment

I just found this adorable flower costume for the puppy in your life. Made with felt, this super easy to make costume will have your dog looking like a ray of sunshine in no time!… Read more ...

Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design

October 4, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

Since I have reinvigorated my love for old Hollywood Glamour, I just got this book- Dressed: a Century of Hollywood Costume Design by Deborah Nadoolman Landis. Landis is a Hollywood Costumer whose credits include The Blues Brothers and Raiders of … Read more ...

Inspiration- Costumer Orry-Kelly

October 1, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I adore old movies and one of my absolute favorites is Some Like it Hot starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. In addition to the zany story line, the costumes are divine! Designer Orry-Kelly was able to transform… Read more ...

Costumes for You and Your Dog

August 27, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I was browsing around the Internet looking for a tutu pattern for one of my sewing students, when I stumbled upon Simplicity.com’s latest ode to pet wear. If you have always wanted to be Little Bo Peep but needed a… Read more ...

Vintage Patterns

May 14, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I adore sewing from Vintage Patterns. The gorgeous lines of a 1940’s dress or the wacky mod picture adorning a pattern package from the 60’s. Mom’s Patterns is a great online store for vintage patterns. They stock detectable pieces from… Read more ...