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Reader Submissions: Share the Costumes You Have Made

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Anyone who has created a Halloween or school play costume, remembers the fun ... or trials... involved in creating that costume. The internet gives us the opportunity to share our experience with others which can help others to create costumes for Halloween, school or church plays and more.

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Harry Potter cape

My local Walmart had just re-opened their fabric dept., so I was very glad to get the material at a much cheaper price. I used a poly/cotton combo so it washes well and comes out of the dryer wrinkle…More

Bunny Costume and Pumpkin Costume - Viewer Submission

It is so much fun making childrens costumes. They are better quality and can be pasted down. My girls wore a costume my brother and I wore and there girls or boys will too. The costume is 48 years ol…More

Janome Sewing Machine

My Halloween costumes began with a cat pattern made from a cotton print that I added some faux fur. This gave it a unique look and even won a few costume contests. I remember doing a "Charlie Brown" …More

Elegant Fairy Costume Information

I started with SIMPLE SIMPLE.... I have been sewing for MOST of my life so it became....AHEM...MORE :) I used the basic GLENDA the GOOD WITCH pattern with a few changes. I used pale blue satin becaus…More

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