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DIY Halloween Costumes - Sherlock

I have not updated my blog in.. 8 or 9 years? Wow. Now i see that most of the posts that i wrote i never even hit publish. Oops. I’ve been searching Shein and Amazon for inexpensive costume ideas. I thought I should share as others may be like me and not wish to have their midriff or booty hanging out. It seemed like the perfect time to start back. First up is Sherlock Holmes. I always thought it would be fun to be sherlock for Halloween or a literary themed party. I put together two options. Both are plus sizes on Shein, which means they fit around sizes 12-20.  Want to put this outfit together? Click the links below: Houndstooth jacket and cloak   Magnifying glass   Plaid cap   mid calf boots Oh and use my  code  at Shein for 10% off your order! Outfit #2 is a little more accurate to sherlock. It's another coat that can double as a dress. Want to put this outfit together? Click the links below: Detective accessories    Plaid coat with detachable capelet   Knee high boots   Have y
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I loooove that red dress from Suicide Squad 2. The only place that made the costume version in my size was Hot Topic/Her Universe, but It was already sold out by the time I saw the movie. Since the movie came out, I randomly scour the web for dresses that would work for it. Shein just came out with some! Unfortunately my favorite version is not plus size, but I am trying to post a petite and plus version each time.  Oh and use my  code  at Shein for 10% off your order! Regular/Petite sizing:  Shein lists this dress as size 2-10   Now you COULD cut this dress in a diagonal to look like all the other Harley Quinn dresses out there, but I suggest using the updo wig so that you can wear it as the full ball gown.    Want the look? Click the links below:   Red Gown   Updo Wig   Military Ankle Boots This next dress is also listed as size 2-10, but per the reviews, you can go up to size 14. Want the look? Click the links below:   Short Red Dress Ponytails Wig Military Ankle Boots   Have you se

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Superhero capes!

I wanted to make something fun for my toddler age niece and my friends son whom I consider a nephew. The Super Why show is popular for their age and I know my niece loves dress up so I decided to make superhero capes. I made a template and cut out two sides to sew together.  The first one I made has red fleece for the inner lining, which is what many tutorials recommended.  My niece likes more 'girly' dress up, but I didn't have any satin like material in pink so I did a silver lining. I decided to make it reversible with a pink letter. I wish I'd done the same on the first one, as I think it looks better than the fleece.  I sewed the opposite sides of all but the tops, then turned them inside out and pressed the edges. I added ribbon on each side when sewing the top. I wanted to personalize them so I cut round pieces of fleece then cut letters to see on. An appliqué would have been much easier. I'm happy with them though, and I can't wait to get pictures of the