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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 ...

Tutorial: Embroidered trick or treat tote

October 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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 ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric pumpkin softies

October 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables user Very Interesting shows how to make these pumpkin softies out of your scrap fabric. What a fun way to use up your scraps! You can also make this into a jack-o-lantern by appliqueing a face. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Itty Bitty Poochie Bags

October 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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 ...

Tutorial: Patchwork bunting for Halloween

October 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zombie costume

October 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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 ...

Tutoria: Superhero arm cuffs

October 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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. [photo from The Polka… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Big bad wolf costume for dogs

October 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You know your dog is just big ole teddy bear, but on Halloween let him pretend to be a much fiercer big, bad wolf. I love these faux fur wolf hoods featured at Craftzine! Who knows, maybe someone will fill… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spooky patchwork treat bag

October 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this spooky patchwork bag for trick or treating. You can get all the fabric squares you need out of one charm pack, and still have a handful left over for other scrap projects. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a spider costume

October 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Dabbled to find out how to make this spider costume. You start with various pieces of black clothing (pants, turtleneck, long socks) so the actual sewing is kept to a minimum. Go to the tutorial. Looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Skeleton applique shirt

October 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Brassy Apple shares a pattern and tutorial for making this skeleton applique shirt. Make one, and a cool Halloweencostume is as simple as putting on the shirt. Get the pattern. Looking to chat about sewing? Check out our sewing … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Table runner with crazy ribbon stripes

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Shelley from 7 Layer Studio made this table runner as part of her Halloween decor. The zig-zagging stripes are actually ribbon that she stitched down to a solid piece of fabric. Fabulous!! See more pictures and read about her project … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an armor costume from felt

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If your child dreams of being a knight in shining armor, check out this tutorial from Adrienne from Some of a Kind. She shows how to make a set of pretend armor out of felt. She also has tutorials to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Onesie Halloween costumes for baby

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vickie Howell shares some tutorials on PBS Parents showing how to make all four of these Halloween costumes for baby – Strong Man, Munchkin, Wee Witch and Baby Sasquatch. They are all based on the perennial favorite baby garment –… Read more ...