Fabric & Sewing How-To Guides

Cruella de Vil is an iconic Disney villain that everyone loves to hate. In this tutorial I'm using White Dalmatian Velboa Faux Fur to recreate her shawl. I also used Velcro to help keep the shawl in place but it's optional.

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A cloak is an essential in many cosplay and Halloween costumes, whether you're a wizard, elf, or any of a wide array of period characters. Or if you want to wear it in your everyday life, go for it! You can make cloaks out of many different fabrics depending on the look you want. I picked cotton twill because it's a heavier fabric and is really easy to sew. For the lining, I wanted a lot of shine to contrast the matte outer fabric, so satin was a good option.

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This year, I wanted to take my Halloween décor to the next level. I have some table top décor, but I wanted a center piece that could stay on the table for my annual Halloween party because as it stood I had to move the décor any time I wanted to use the table to eat. While thinking about it, I realized that clear thread could be used to make a piece that hung above the table and wouldn't interfere with my spook table setting. I chose to make mine with bats and ghosts, but I could see spiders being a really great addition as well.

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Looking for an easy DIY halloween costume this year? Years ago, my mom had come up with this AMAZING ghost costume. This costume requires no sewing and goes over day clothes so there is no need for extensive costume planning.

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