Monthly Archives: October 2014

Devil horn hair clips

Posted on October 31, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

The kids wanted me to dress up today. I didn’t. I wanted to (and did) wear a Halloween shirt. But I did make some devil horn hair clips. Supplies Fimo or other brand polymer clay (the kind that bakes to … Continue reading →

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Finished vampirate costume

Posted on October 30, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

After sewing on the sleeves, what seemed like a few too many hooks and eyes, and glueing on some sparkly trim the costume is done! And my daughter loves it!! While I love how it turned out almost as much … Continue reading →

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Vampirate costume part 3

Posted on October 29, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I got the vest part of the shirt sewn. It had 3 facing pieces, 3 main pieces, and 3 peplum prices. I didn’t hem the lower edge of the peplum because that is how my daughter wanted it. I got … Continue reading →

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Vampirate costume part 2

Posted on October 28, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I sewed the skirt today, I thought it was going to take about an hour, but it took me almost 2. Part of why it took me as long as id did, was because the safety pin popped open a … Continue reading →

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Vampirate costume part 1

Posted on October 27, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I didn’t get as much done as I would have liked but I did get it cut out. Both layers of the skirt, and the waistband. As well as the shirt, with contrasting sleeves. I have just a few days … Continue reading →

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Finished camo jacket.

Posted on October 24, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

There was only a few finishing details left anyway. I hemmed the sleeves. And I sewed on a hook and eye, as well as the button. My son jumped up and down and gave me a hug when I let … Continue reading →

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Camo jacket part 8

Posted on October 23, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Yikes! I had no idea it was going to take me this long to make it. But I am getting closer and closer to finished. I put in the lining today. I still have to hand sew the main fabric … Continue reading →

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Camo jacket part 7

Posted on October 22, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I put on the collar pieces, front and back facings today. I actually did it according to directions this time, and although I wish I hadn’t. It had me sew the under collar on, then the upper collar and the … Continue reading →

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Camo jacket part 6

Posted on October 21, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I didn’t get as much done today as I would have liked, but I did get 4 sleeves in place. Two for the lining. And the other two on the main fabric. I love how the front of the main … Continue reading →

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Something for Christmas

Posted on October 20, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Yup it’s not even Halloween yet and I am taking a break from the costume making and gathering supplies for a few Christmas gifts. First a unique jewelry box, which will be stained a color per my kids request. (for … Continue reading →

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