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Candy corn is an almost-universal Halloween favorite. Now in addition to real at-them-till-you’re-sick candy corns, you can make these oversized candy corn softies with a tutorial from Jess at The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
Karlene from Karlene’s Workshop shows how she made this tiered circle skirt for her daughter’s fairy costume. I bet this twirls beautifully! Don’t keep this to the costume bin, though. This style would be great for everyday and dressy wear… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It follows up her Tinkerbell costume tutorial with instructions for making this super cute Peter Pan costume. Go to the tutorial.
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Laura from The Sproutz StoreBlog shows how to make this reversible trick or treat bag. The process is simple, and you get two bags in one. Go to the tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a tinkerbell costume, just like the ones they sell at the costume stores. Except you can make this in the colors and fabrics you choose, and size it… Read more ... 
You can create this lovely little treat or treat pouch with a tutorial from Joli Paquet. Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to Chica and Jo for a tutorial showing how to make these fun little candy corn drawstring treat bags. It’s a simple enough pattern that you could make a bunch as Halloween party favors. Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
If Dinosaur Train is popular at your house, then you’ll love this Buddy costume. PBS Parents offers a free downloadable pattern so you can make one for your little trick or treater. Get the free pattern.
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If last year’s thigh-high vinyl boots just won’t do for this year’s Halloween costume, don’t fret. You can use your sewing machine to shorten the tops. Dawn from Two On Two Off shows how. Go to the tutorial.
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Christina from The Sometimes Crafter shares a free pattern for this trick or treat tote. The bag itself is made of two different prints, but the real star is the simple embroidery at the top. Go to the free pattern… Read more ... 
Monica Solorio-Snow from Happy Zombie shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for her Little Poochie Bag. These miniature little tote bags are perfect for Halloween treats! You could also use them as small gift sacks, perhaps to… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this festive patchwork bunting for Halloween. You can get all the squares you’ll need for the patchwork out of one charm pack. Go to the tutorial.
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Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make this zombie costume. The layers of shredded fabric give it a real spooky look. Her tutorial says it is for a baby, but I don’t see any reason why the same process… Read more ... 
Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair made these fabulous arm cuffs to finish out her daughter’s superhero costume. She shares a quick tutorial in case your superhero needs a pair, too. Go to the tutorial.
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