Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Well, we're down to the week before Halloween. Have you started your costume yet?

You haven't?!?

Well, don't panic! There are plenty of great costumes that require little time and even less sewing. With some scissors, fabric glue and a little imagination, you'll be sure to win the costume contest at this weekend's Halloween party.



Have you tried making a tutu yet? With a narrow roll of tulle, some elastic and ribbon, you'll have a tutu in no time and it will look like you spent hours on your costume. Want to be ballerina princess? Add a tiara! A fairy? Add some pre-made wings!






For a mother-daughter look, how about peacock tutus?






















Movies are always great inspiration. Glinda from the Wizard of Oz is easy. A store bought witch's hat, a simple black cape, and some green paint, and you can be the Wicked Witch of the West! If sci-fi is more your thing, how about a Na'avi from Avatar? Or maybe that famous wizard who battled You-Know-Who?

Some felt or fabric and fabric glue can make an easy playing card or bumble bee.













Altering a T-shirt is an easy way to create a costume as well. This bat and spider both use plain T-shirts as the base of the costume.














So, there you go. Last minute costumes that won't break your budget. Happy trick-or-treating!


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Vintage Lace Scarf

Our in-store Social Crafting event this evening was a big success, and everyone had fun creating this vintage lace scarf! It will be a perfect accessory this fall. The lace adds a touch of nostalgia, while the twisted fabric and ribbon flowers give the scarf some whimsy. Since the project was such a hit with those who attended, we wanted to share it with you as well.

Read on for step by step instructions or download the Vintage Lace Scarf project from our website.

Materials:

• White Lace, 2 pieces - 9” x 80” and 9” x 36”
• Strong brewed tea in small plastic cup (Save the teabag…you will need it!)
• Sponge brush (optional)
• 7/8” Grosgrain Ribbon, 3 coordinating prints
• Fabric Strips, 2”x20”, 2 coordinating prints
• Rhinestones
• Fabri-Tac Glue
• Scissors

To Make:

Brew tea in small plastic cup. Allow to cool.

Fold fabric into double layer. Use teabag to tea dye by dabbing bag directly onto fabric (be sure you are working on a protected surface). Dip teabag back in tea to re-saturate as needed. If teabag is not useable, a sponge brush can be substituted. Flip fabric and dye the opposite side.

Use scissors to cut fringe about 5" deep on each end of one piece of lace.

Cut second piece of lace into 6”x9” pieces. Layer and cut fringe on all pieces about 5” deep. Adhere 3 layers of fringed lace over each fringed end of scarf. Fold long sides to center back and glue for a narrow end. Repeat for other end of scarf. Your ends will be approximately 4- ½” wide.

Cut a piece of ribbon about 10” long. Adhere over raw edges at top of lace, wrapping around back and folding top raw edge under. Repeat for other end of scarf.







Create twisted fabric and ribbon flowers and adhere as desired on one end of scarf. For the ribbon flowers, you may use the directions below, or watch a video tutorial on making twisted fabric flowers.

Materials:

1-1/2” cotton fabric strip (torn), or piece of ribbon

2” felt circle

Rhinestone or button(optional)

Hot glue

To make:
Glue fabric strip or ribbon to outer edge of circle.
Pleat and glue around, working your way to the center.
Glue rhinestone or button to center front.

Your scarf is complete. Go forth and be stylish!

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How-To: Mardi Gras Mask!

Ready for Fat Tuesday? Click the Mardi Gras Mask to download the list of supplies & instructions for making a fun, festive mask with feathers & rhinestones. The Mardi Gras Mask is affordable and easy to make when you get your supplies at your local Beverly's Fabric & Crafts store.