Halloween Extravaganza Day 6: My Little Pony Princesses

Halloween Extravaganza Day 6: My Little Pony Princesses

Today we have some amazing costumes from Cassie inspired by My Little Ponies.   I'll admit that we have not yet entered the realm of MLP in my house, but I can still give ultra respect to these fantastic creations.   Have a little one who loves MLP - she is going to want one of these!!!!

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Halloween Extravaganza Day 3: The Wonderful World of Disney

Halloween Extravaganza Day 3: The Wonderful World of Disney

Disney Costumes are always popular with kids - they know the movies, they know the characters, they want to be that princess... or scampering mouse.  The great thing with these movies, is that characters often have more than one memorable costume - sure there is that ball gown that you can find in every costume shop, but with a little imagination and ingenuity; you cans till capture your child's favorite movie characters and not look exactly the same as 20 other kids trick or treating in your neighborhood.

Today we'll show you a few of our Disney inspired creations, and there will be plenty more coming as the week goes on!  Here are Carrie and Nicole to share Cinderella in Rags and Guss Guss, Ariel on land, and Briar Rose.

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Halloween Extravaganza Day One: Super Heroes

Halloween Extravaganza Day One: Super Heroes

Up first we are taking a look at some Super Heroes - total AWESOME dude!

That's right, we have the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their trusty reporter April O'Neil along with Super Man - sadly Lois Lane was not available for photos at this time ;o)

Join us all week for great inspiration and tutorials, and make sure you link up your own costumes HERE for a chance to win some amazing prizes!

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Tutorial: Obi Belt

Tutorial: Obi Belt

Belts are such a fun fashion accessory, they can quickly transform an outfit and are an easy way to pull a look together.  There are some belt styles that you can easily sew up yourself to add some more punch to your wardrobe with out breaking the bank - one of these is the Obi Belt.

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Tutorial: Adapting the Melanie Misses by Modkid with a Key Hole Cut Out

Tutorial: Adapting the Melanie Misses by Modkid with a Key Hole Cut Out

Crystal is with us sharing how to add an easy adaptation to your Melainie - or any knit top or dress - that will add an extra touch of style and sophistication, a Key Hole Cut Out.  It is details like these that elevate a wardrobe from basic clothes to wearable fashion!

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Tutorial: Modified Blank Slate Patterns Rose T-Shirt... with pockets!

Tutorial: Modified Blank Slate Patterns Rose T-Shirt... with pockets!

A super simple pocket & tunic tutorial to round out a great wardrobe staple! Grab your Blank Slate Pattern's Rose T=Shirt and get sewing!!

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Fifty Dollar Fashion: Nicola Wrap Button Modification

Fifty Dollar Fashion: Nicola Wrap Button Modification

So you've got the Victory Pattern's Nicola wrap pattern, but you don't want a tie waist?? Hop on the current Button trend with this easy modification.

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Fifty Dollar Fashion: Woven Maxi Tutorial

Fifty Dollar Fashion: Woven Maxi Tutorial

So you have the Jocole Yoga A-Line, and but you're out of knit? Use woven fabric you have on hand to make asuper simple gathered version. Here's how!

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