Tutorial Tuesday :: Halloween Costume Sewing Round-Up

Halloween is finally just one month away!!  This is the ultimate sewers holiday to really be able to show serious creativity in sewing the perfect costume for yourself and your family.  In my hunt for sewing tutorials I stumbled across several unique and fun tutorials just perfect to sew up for your little ones.  Be sure to check out our Halloween Fabrics for the perfect colors and prints for your projects. Enjoy!

Dinosaur Tails by Running with Scissors

This Dinosaur Tail Sewing Tutorial is such an incredible tutorial. Not only because of the subject matter- who doesn't want a dinosaur tail that you can attach to any outfit?- but also because the instructions are extremely easy to follow. These can be made with bright solids or you can try a fun print. A few of my picks from the store:

Last-Minute Kid's Owl Costume by Alpha Mom

This Owl Costume is just as much fun to make as it is to wear. The costume consists of several small fabric scraps so it is a great use of left over fabrics.  Check Mystery Mix 1/4 Yard Bargain Lots for an assembled collection of small pieces of fabrics!  To match the look above a few of my picks from the store:

Child's Cape Pattern & Tutorial by Craft Buds

A cape is a great, simple item to create for Halloween, as well as to keep on hand for play dress occasions!. With this sewing tutorial and FREE Sewing Pattern, you'll be able to whip up several hero capes to match any character or theme. A few of my picks from the store:

Belle Princess Dress by Crafterhours

Every little girl loves the fantasy of becoming her favorite princess, but no costume compares to a comfy knit costume. By using this sewing pattern, Adrianna and Susan of Crafterhours put together this incredible sewing tutorial for creating the most comfortable princess dress in the kingdom. A few of my picks from the store:

Easy Bat Wings by My Poppet

Bat wings are essential for any Halloween costume round-up! This sewing tutorial is great because it demonstrates exactly how to measure your fabric so that these wings will fit your little bat perfectly. Cotton Lycra fabric is a good choice.  A few of my picks from the store:

15 minute Crown Pattern and Tutorial by Rae Gun Ramblings

The perfect accessory for any prince or princess is a crown. Using this sewing tutorial and FREE sewing pattern, you can sew up a crown for your little one in only 15 minutes! The best part? The pattern can also be lengthened to make matching mommy and me crowns. A few of my picks from the store:

Want to see more? Here are some adorable handmade costumes that we just love! 

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Happy sewing!

~ Heather & The Girl Charlee Team