Halloween – Page 51

Tutorial: Little boys’ dress-up chaps from a pair of jeans

July 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a pair of little boys’ jeans into a pair of denim chaps. These make an awesome dress-up accessory for little cowboys! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric holiday wreath

July 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this no-sew wreath. She made it in red, white, and blue for a fun 4th of July decoration, though you could easily change the look (and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fairy tutu, no sewing required

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bird from Bird Crafts shows how to make this no-sew fairy tutu. It’s easy, it’s cute, and you can make these out of any color of tulle. I love the hot pink that she used in her example!! I made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a sweater into an elf hat and stockings

December 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables user heidiwickersham shows us how to turn an old sweater (perhaps one that has a few moth holes in it) into this elf hat and matching stockings. Go to the tutorial. [photo from heidiwickersham on Instructables] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiny Totes treat bags from felt

December 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a fun way to package small gifts, look no further than these Tiny Totes treat bags from felt. Sew4Home has the how-to. Find out how to make them. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, tiny… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tinkerbell fairy costume

November 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this Tinkerbell fairy costume. She made it as a gift for a birthday party her daughter was invited to. With a felt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stuffed fabric pumpkins

November 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These fabric pumpkins by Thompson Family-Life may not be edible, but they are still utterly delicious! I’m loving her fabric choices, especially the doily appliqued to the side of one. She shares a tutorial so you can make some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric wreath

November 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If your front door is feeling a little naked after you’ve taken down the Halloween decorations, perhaps a little fabric wreath would dress it up nice. Rachel from p.s. I quilt posts a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tablecloth with sewn in panels

November 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

With Halloween out of the way, it’s time to start planning for Thanksgiving. You can make an easy but elegant tablesetting with this paneled tablecloth. The panels are sewn into the tablecloth itself, so all you have to do is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered fabric pumpkin softie

October 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how to make a gathered fabric pumpkin softie. Make a batch and decorate with them from now until Thanksgiving. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lu Bird Baby] Looking for more things to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt Halloween bat softies

October 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Whosies shares a free pattern for this super cute bat softie at her blog, Whosies… Written Whatnots. These little guys are perfect for Halloween, of course, but don’t limit yourself. How about a happy little yellow bat with daisies on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fleece pony tail ribbons

October 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Chica from Chica and Jo shows how she used scraps of fleece left over from a Halloween costume to make a coordinating pony tail ribbon. Get the how-to. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy trick or treat bag

October 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

It’s less than a week until Halloween, but there’s still time to make a quick Halloween trick-or-treat bag. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how you can make one in 5 minutes. She starts with a Halloween-themed tea towel. Go to … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Mad Hatter costume

October 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

ThreadBanger shares a tutorial showing how to make a Mad Hatter costume based on the upcoming Tim Burton movie. Get the how-to. [photo from ThreadBanger] [via CraftStylish]… Read more ...

Tutorial: 4-in-1 cape costume

October 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Stitch/Craft to read about an awesome 4-in-1 costume cape that allows your child to use one cape to become 4 different characters. The one pictured at Stitch/Craft is a knight, dragon, a super hero, and a king… Read more ...