Timmy Time (and Shaun)
1 commentMy 2 year old daughter, Penny, insisted that she wanted a "Timmy" costume this year . Timmy is the baby from a British claymation show called Shaun of the Sheep. I figured this would be a great...
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Morrigan The Raven
1 commentHere is my Morrigan The Raven costume! This is not an anime thing in case there is a character out there somewhere with the same name! I had the inspiration for the winged cape and then did a...
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Rapunzel
Rapunzel from Tangled. Made from Costume Satin. Hair made from Yarn. A Simplicity pattern.
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Ninja Turtle
Ninja Turtle. I created this costume myself. Made from fleece. Really enjoyed making this.
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"The Queen" from Mirror Mirror
"The Queen" from the movie Mirror Mirror. A McCall's pattern. Made from Costume Satin. The "flanges" are made from felt. Took a total of 3 days to make.
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Halloween 2012! Marie Antoinette!
For Halloween this year I wanted to be something super scary. I always go a little too far with costumes, but this one (though it doesn't look it) was incredibly easy, very light and comfortable...
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Princess Cimorene from "Dealing with Dragons"
This is a gown I made for one of my friend's daughters, who also happens to be one of my favorite library patrons! (I am a Children's Librarian.) I gave her a copy of "Dealing with Dragons" by...
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Budding Chefs
My granddaughters especially like the fact they are reversible! They enjoy using the mini embroidered bags as purses, though the older one likes to use it for her ebook reader. The potholders make...
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General Thade 2012 Costume Build
I have been heavy into creating my own costumes for the last 4 years now and do it mostly for my company's costume contest. Its funny to see them progress and get more complex as I try to top the one...
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Don't forget to Enter the 2012 Threads Halloween Costume Contest Sponsored by Juki!
2 commentsEnter your handmade costumes into our contest gallery for your chance to win the MO-654DE Serger from Juki!
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A Mad Tea-Party
I adore Halloween. Not for the candy or crazy parties, but simply because it is the perfect excuse for the little girl inside me to dress up! Although I have no problem wearing crinolines in my...
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Steampunk Witch and Vampire...very stylish!
1 commentI actually started this project with just the wrist cuffs. Then a hat and the next thing I know, I had a complete costume plus another costume for my Vampire side-kick. It is always good to have a...
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Girl Vampire
My daughter wanted to be a vampire for Halloween. This one was hard for me because my daughter wanted to design what it looked like. She wanted it to be short (she doesn't like to wear pants or...
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Princess Jasmine
My daughter wanted to be Princess Jasmine for halloween and so I hand drafted the entire costume myself from the hair to the shoes. I spent a lot of time searching the internet for ideas and what...
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Captain America
I drafted the pattern for this comfortable Captain America Halloween outfit. Made from recycled large men's sized T-shirts and knit scraps.
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Frank P. Murphy as Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee Paul Ryan!
1 commentInspired by his natural widow's peak (slightly enhanced for effect), my little Chihuahua Frankie dressed as Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan this past Halloween. The coat was made with...
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Mermaids and Pumpkin
You didn't think I'd let a Halloween go by without making a costume or two - or three did you? Lane decided that this year she wanted to be a mermaid. Gah! Really? Mermaid? What to do? Hmmm... I...
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Little Miss Owl
My 17-month old daughter in the owl costume designed and made just for her. I cut 2" x 2 " squares from fabric scraps, then trimmed for a more feather-like look and sewed them in staggered rows...
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Kali - Hindu Goddess
What you need MAKEUP: Blue and/or Green Nail Polish Duo Surgical Adhesive (for eyelashes) Black, Brown or Red Lip Liner Black and Red Eyeliner Eye Lashes Blue Face Cream (not pictured here around...
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Daisy Duck
1 commentThree year old Zoey wanted to be Daisy Duck for Halloween, so her grandmother constructed this costume out of faux fur, various colors of felt, and light purple satin.
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Albus Dumbledora the Explorer
1 commentFor Halloween in 2012, I was Albus Dumbledora the Explorer. That's right, part Albus Dumbledore (from Harry Potter) and part Dora the Explorer. Enjoy.
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Halloween Fun!
My grandbabies in costumes I designed and made. My grandson Fred is the stegasaurus and my granddaughter Airianna is the bunny. Here in Michigan Halloween is cold more often than not so I wanted...
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Halloween Costume Contest 2012
Share your handmade Halloween costumes in our contest gallery before November 9, 11:59 p.m. EST and you could win a MO-654DE Serger from Juki America, Inc.!
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