Halloween – Page 35

Tutorial: Princess Tiana costume for a little girl

July 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Sweet Benanna & Sam shows how she made this Princess Tiana costume for her young daughter. (For those who don’t know your Disney princesses, she’s the one in The Frog Prince.) She tells how she made the dress,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Superhero costume for a stuffed animal

July 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Leigh from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how to make a superhero costume for a favorite stuffed animal. Her tutorial includes how to amke the cape, a belt, wrist cuffs, and a mask. Then all he (or she) needs is a… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY mermaid costumes for mom and daughter

June 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Elvi from LoLoVie shows how she made these fabulous mermaid costumes for herself and her daughter. They wore the coordianting costumes in the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade. The fishy skirts of both are made from sequined tank tops and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s super hero cape and chest plate

June 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

When you’re a super hero, it’s all about the cape. And the logo. Ashley at Make It and Love It shows how to make a child’s super costume that includes both. It’s a super hero cape and chest plate all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Giraffe fleece coat or costume

May 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how she created this giraffe hoodie for her son. It’s a basic hoodie pattern (Simplicity 5632) made out of a giraffe print fleece, and with ears and a tail added… Read more ...

Idea file: Princess dress-up tops for everyday wear

April 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lots of little girls love dressing up like their favorite princess (Disney or otherwise). But you can’t wear a fancy princess costume EVERYWHERE. Jessica from My Inner Need to Create made more casual princess tops for just such occasions. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a dress-up princess dress

February 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection made this fancy princess costume for her daughter. It has a full skirt from satin, a laced up bodice, and contrast-y pleated sleeves. She made the dress for her daughter to wear for Purim,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Happy monster aromatic rice bag for stuffy noses

February 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

This happpy monster is actually a cover for an aromatic rice bag. How much happier would you be if you could treat a stuffy nose was treated with this cute guy instead of having to smear medicine all over your… Read more ...

I’m going to QuiltCon! Squeeee!!!

February 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Who’s going to QuiltCon in Austin? I know one person who will be. ME!!!

And I know another person who’ll be there. Scarlett Burroughs, our Quilting editor, is going to be my road trip buddy. She’s one of my… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine house candy pocket

January 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

These Valentine heart house ornaments are so cute! A pocket on the bag holds a candy or small treat. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar made them, and she shares a tutorial showing how. Go to her blog for the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a princess seam pattern

January 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Instructables user juliatheninja was making a costume that required princess seams. She didn’t have a dress form to help her create the shape, so you put on a t-shirt and pinned it to create the right pattern shapes. She shares… Read more ...

Free pattern: Morton Salt girl dress

December 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows the dress she made for her daughter’s Halloween costume. She dresssed up as the Morton Salt girl

. Elizabeth created the real-life version of the short, swingy dress that she wears. She includes… Read more ...