Halloween – Page 52

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 ...

Tutorial: Candy corn softies for Halloween

October 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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 ...

Tutorial: Tiered circle ruffle skirt for girls

October 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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 ...

Tutorial: Peter Pan costume for a toddler

October 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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. Looking to chat about sewing? Check out our sewing group on Facebook… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible trick or treat bag

October 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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. [photo from The Sproutz Store Blog] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tinkerbell costume

October 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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 ...

Tutorial: Lace covered trick or treat pouch

October 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You can create this lovely little treat or treat pouch with a tutorial from Joli Paquet. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Joli Paquet] Looking for more DIY sewing patterns to make your own trick or treat bags… Read more ...

Tutorial: Candy corn drawstring treat bags

October 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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 ...

Tutorial: Dinosaur Train costume

October 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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. [photo from PBS… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten a pair of vinyl boots

October 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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. Looking… Read more ...