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How To | Very Hungry Caterpillar Costume

October 11, 2011 by Alanna George Filed Under: Halloween Projects, How To, Sewing Projects

How To | Very Hungry Caterpillar Costume

We recently got the new issue of Pottery Barn Kids and my 2 year old son spied the Very Hungry Caterpillar costume and insisted that is what he wanted to be because it is his favorite book. (Previously he was sure he had to be Lightening McQueen.) Making a Hungry Caterpillar costume is way easier […]

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How To | Shark Boy Costume

September 26, 2011 by Alanna George Filed Under: Halloween Projects, How To, Sewing Projects

How To | Shark Boy Costume

My tutorial for a Lava Girl Costume has been very popular. My sister made a Shark Boy costume for her son last year and I thought some of you would like to see what she did and make your own. (If you are looking for Lava Girl costume instructions go here.) Since I did not […]

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How To | Heart Felt Necklace

September 8, 2011 by Alanna George Filed Under: Felt Projects, How To, Jewelry Projects, School Projects, Sewing Projects, Valentine's Day Projects

How To | Heart Felt Necklace

I made this heart felt necklace for my First Grader, who is having a hard time adjusting to being away from home everyday. I decided to make something special for her that she could wear all day at school. I told her that I blew 1000’s of kisses inside while I was sewing it and […]

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How To | Fabric Flowers

August 18, 2011 by Alanna George Filed Under: How To, Sewing Projects, Wedding Projects

How To | Fabric Flowers

This fabric flower headband is perfect for a Flower Girl. All it takes is some strips of fabric and hot glue or thread to put it together. How To | Flower Girl Headband with Fabric Flowers and Tulle Supplies: 2″ x 30″  Fabric Strips Hot Glue or Needle and Thread Pearl Beads Tulle Headband E6000 […]

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How To | Felt Tooth Fairy Doll

April 27, 2011 by Alanna George Filed Under: Children's Sewing Projects, Felt Projects, How To, Printables, Sewing Projects

How To | Felt Tooth Fairy Doll

My daughter recently lost her first tooth. We created this felt fairy doll with tooth pocket to hang on her doorknob so the tooth fairy would have easy access to her lost tooth. We worked together to choose the color of the fairy’s hair and dress. After I was finished sewing it all together she […]

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How To | Bunny Pillow

April 5, 2011 by Alanna George Filed Under: Easter Projects, Felt Projects, How To, Printables, Sewing Projects

How To | Bunny Pillow

This felt bunny-shaped pillow is perfect for Easter. You can use it as a decorative pillow for your couch or if you have small children they will want to use it as a pillow to cuddle with at night time! How To | Easter Bunny Pillow Supplies: 2 Pieces 12″ x 20″ White Felt Brown […]

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How To | Pacifier Clip

January 9, 2011 by Alanna George Filed Under: Baby, How To, Sewing Projects

How To | Pacifier Clip

If you have a sewing machine you can easily sew your own pacifier clip. You can customize your clip by using different color ribbon. Supplies: Suspender or Mitten Clip 6″ of 1/8″ Soft Stretch Baby Elastic 12″ of Ribbon Straight Pins How To | Pacifier Holder Fold the ribbon in half and slide the mitten […]

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How To | Lava Girl Costume

October 8, 2010 by Alanna George Filed Under: Felt Projects, Halloween Projects, How To, Sewing Projects, Weblogs

How To | Lava Girl Costume

How to make a handmade Lava Girl Costume using using felt, puff paint, markers, a shirt and pants. If your daughter loves Lava Girl, this is an easy costume to create and will keep her warm and comfortable on Halloween night. No sewing skills are required, you can use felt glue instead.

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