Sewing pattern: Hunger Games Effie Trinket costume

May the odds ever be in your favor! Fans of The Hunger Games will love this Effie Trinket Halloween costume. Ashley from Bright Shadows created the Monarch butterfly dress and accessories, and she’s got a tutorial showing how she made all the pieces. Her tutorial includes a video.

Effie Trinket Costume (The Hunger Games) – Video, by Bright Shadows

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!