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Giveaway- Sewing Dress-Up: 35 Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids

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Giveaway-Sewing Dress-Up: 35 Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids

Leave a comment in today’s post by Feb 11, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun book that features all sorts of great ideas and tutorials on costume making.

35 simple costumes to make for parties and dress-up games, with pull-out full-size pattern sheets Children love to dress up, whether it’s for parties or just for everyday fun. If you want to add to your dressing-up box without spending a fortune, Emma Hardy has designed 35 magical costumes that will satisfy every child. Whether you have a little princess or a superhero in your family, or your children favor the traditional roles of cowboy, pirate or nurse, there are ideas here that are easy to make and much more effective than shop-bought outfits. All the favorites are included, such as animals–a lion, a ladybug, a dinosaur–and fairy-tale characters from Red Riding Hood to the Gingerbread Man. Two pull-out sheets are included with all the full-size patterns you will need, and there’s a techniques section so you can brush up on your sewing skills. Your children will love these costume makes, and when the party’s over, you can add them to your dress-up cupboard at home for many more hours of fun.

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  6. I would love to win this for my nephew who loves to play dress up.. Made a batman cape n mask for him last month 🙂

  8. With 8 grandchildren I’m always trying to find cute dress up patterns to sew to fuel their pretend play. This book sounds perfect!!

  11. this sounds like the best book ever! i really could use these fabulous ideas to make wonderful dress-up costumes to bolster the creativity of my grandkids! thank you for making this contest!

  15. My 2 year old has such an amazing imagination, she would probably want to wear them all day!

  16. This would be a perfect way to get my Granddaughter involved in choosing fabric for the costumes we could make together.

  20. I would sure make good use of these patterns. My BFF has 18 mo. old twins plus our niece is 9 months. I remember how much fun we had playing dress up. I always loved the nurse dress and cap!

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I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

 

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Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video tutorial for a table made out of mannequin legs. And honestly? I couldn’t look away.

This project is peak creative chaos—in the best way. The concept is exactly what it sounds like: four mannequin legs, flipped and fixed in place, supporting a standard tabletop. It’s got this quirky, surreal vibe that makes it feel part high fashion, part modern art installation. Think: Tim Burton meets IKEA.

What I loved most about this video is how surprisingly accessible it is. The creator breaks the process down clearly—so even though the end result looks totally wild, the steps are manageable. You’ll need a few tools and a decent amount of glue or screws (depending on how permanent you want this table to be), but nothing too technical.

Design-wise, this piece is an absolute conversation starter. It would look amazing in a creative studio, a funky coffee shop, or even as a statement piece in a minimalist home—anywhere you want to break the “normal furniture” mold. The contrast between the realistic mannequin legs and a basic tabletop is just the right kind of weird.

If you’re into recycled home decor, eco-conscious DIY projects, or just love adding some unexpected personality to your space, this one’s worth bookmarking. Whether or not you ever make it yourself, it’s guaranteed to make you see mannequins—and furniture—in a whole new way.

Catch the full tutorial and see the visual magic for yourself on Recyclart. Just be prepared to say, “Wait, is that a leg?” every time someone visits your house.