Tutorial: Fancy Nancy dress for Halloween or dress-up

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a little girl’s Fancy Nancy costume, whether for Halloween or just pretend dress-up. And it IS a fancy costume, with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt. It uses a basic bodice and gathered skirt, so it’s really not a difficult dress to sew. A fancy ribbon and bow goes around the waist. And don’t forget fancy accessories, like a feather boa or a tiara. You just can’t get enough fancy when you’re dressing up as Fancy Nancy! Her post is part of the Handmade Costume Series at The Train To Crazy. (Total sidenote here: I got a chance to hang out with Marissa at Sewing Summit last week. She is even more delightful in person!) Go to Rae Gun Ramblings for the Fancy Nancy dress tutorial.

[photo from Rae Gun Ramblings]

I had a chance to meet Marisa at Sewing Summit last week. She is just as delightful in person as she comes across on her blog.

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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!