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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 his trick or treat bag with doggie bones… Read more at Craftzine.
looking for more sewing patterns for your fur baby doggies? Check out these sewing patterns over on Etsy.
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I came across this adorable “Be a Police Officer” T-shirt appliqué pattern, and I just had to share it with you all. I spent some time reviewing the tutorial and really loved how it turned out — it’s fun, creative, and honestly such a sweet way to celebrate our everyday heroes.
The police force has always had a special place in my life. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for the work they do, especially those on the frontlines who show up every day for our communities. Whether it’s someone I know personally or just seeing the work they do in my neighborhood, it’s something I don’t take for granted.
That’s probably why this project stood out to me. It’s more than just a cute craft — it’s a little way to show some love and recognition. If you’ve got kids who look up to police officers or you’re just looking for a unique way to talk about community helpers through crafting, this is such a great idea.
The tutorial uses Thermoweb’s Sparkle Paste and stencils, which give it this really cool, glittery finish that kids will love. And don’t worry — it’s beginner-friendly and walks you through all the steps. You could totally whip one of these up for dress-up, school events, or just a thoughtful handmade gift.
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Free pattern: Police office hat for a kid’s Halloween costume
This isn’t a tutorial for the costume, but a reference to an etsy site selling the costume. Bummer. My kid wants a wolf costume… from SANTA.
No kidding! When I linked to this last year, I could have sworn it was a how-to. So sorry for the mix-up! I’ve corrected the post. To make one yourself, I bet you could adapt a plain hat costume. –Anne