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8/10/2019 Halloween Projects 2014
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2014
Halloween Project Book
VOLUME 4
Candy Monster Plushy Franken-Tee Dots & Triangles Quilt
Framed Spooks Halloween Boo Banner
... and more
In this issue:
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Sew Spooky, Sew Cute, Sew YoursIts that spooktacular time of year again, and you know what that means. Baby Lock is backwith eight projects exclusively for our e-news subscribers! We appreciate your support,and this free project e-book is our way of saying thank you from one group of sewers toanother. Whether you love to dress up your home with Halloween dcor or make something
fun for the kids this time of year, this e-book has simple projects for you to nish just in timefor Halloween.
The Baby Lock & Designers Gallery Team
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Candy MonsterPlushyPage 2
Halloween Boo Banner
Page 10
Franken - TeePage 4
Happy WitchCostume
Page 14
Dots & Triangles QuiltPage 6
VampireCape
Page 15
FramedSpooks
Page 8
GatsbyGirl
Page 16
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Inside this issue
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Candy Monster Plushy
By Kelly LawsBaby Lock Marketing Project Manager
Skill Level: Beginner
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INSTRUCTIONS
rectangle edges do not exactly align, simply take a larger seam allowance (shortening the pocket) so you catch all the edges. Zigzag the seam
allowance.15. Once the mouth pocket is created,
topstitch the zipper over the opening from the right side,
making sure not to catch the pocket in the stitching.
14. Align the edges of the rectangle pocket fabric right sides facing together on the wrong side of the craft fur and stitch the edges closed to form a pocket. If the
17. To attach the horns, baste them to the center top of the fur square that has the zipper.
18. Baste the feet to the lower side of the same square, centered.
19. Place the remaining fur square right sides together with the front square. Make sure the direction of the fur (fabric nap) on both sides
matches and is going downwards as if you combed the hair down towards the feet.
20. Sew around the edges catching the raw edges of the horns and legs in the seam allowance, but remembering to leave a small 4 opening for turning and stuffing.
21. Turn through the opening.
22. Use a straight pin to comb the
loose ends of the fake fur out of the seam, fluffing the seamallowance.
23. Stuff the monster and machine topstitch or hand-stitch the
opening closed.
24. Hand stitch the felt and button eyes, then sew on the nose.
3. With the machine threaded and a straight stitch selected, sew along the drawn lines leaving the top of the leg open.
4. Repeat for the second leg.
5. Cut around the outside of the stitching lines to cut the legs from the fabric.
6. Clip the curve around the foot to, but not through, the stitching.
7. Turn the legs right side out and stuff.
8. Repeat this same process to create the two horns from the orange fabric. Make sure to leave the lower edge of the horns open
for turning. 9. From the craft fur, cut two 12
squares.
10. Cut a rectangle 8 x 10 from the candy print fabric.
11. Place the candy print fabric right side down on top of one side of
the craft fur, centered over the desired mouth location. Make sure the direction of the fur (fabric nap) is going downwards as if you combed the hair down.
12. Stitch a rectangle 6 x (long buttonhole) for the mouth placement.
13. Clip the inside of the buttonhole mouth and turn the fabric through the opening.
1. Fold the fat quarter fabric green dots for the legs right sides together lengthwise.
2. Trace the leg template onto the fabric.
M AT E R I A L S Baby Lock Sewing Machine yard craft fur 1 fat quarter (green dots fabric for legs) 7 metal teeth zipper 1 fat quarter (candy print for mouth) White felt remnants for eyes Orange fabric remnants for horns 3 large buttons (two eyes, one nose) Poly ll Stuf ng Madeira Aero l all-purpose thread to match fabrics Marking pen or chalk Hand sewing needle Template on pg. 17
Candy MonsterPlushy
This stuffed monster makes a greatgift for kids. Its cute and the perfectsnuggly companion, plus it has asecret pocket for hiding extra candy.
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Franken - Tee
By Kelly LawsBaby Lock Marketing Project Manager
Skill Level: Beginner
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Neckline Embellishment:11. Thread the serger for a chain stitch.
12. Cut 20+ small rectangles
approximately 2 x 3. (Cut more pieces if you want to increase fullness or to continue the trim around the entire neckline).
13. Fold the rectangles in half twice, haphazardly, so the edges are not exactly lined up.
14. Chain stitch across the points of the squares (evenly spaced) to connect them into a long trim.
15. Fold the trim in half to double up
the fullness of the folded pieces.16. Determine the desired
placement for the necklineembellishment. Chain or cover
stitch the embellishment along the neckline.
17. Pull on the corners of eachrectangle slightly to make the knit
curl to fluff the accent.
Double pockets: 2. If the t-shirts already have
pockets, cut the pocket from one t-shirt and add it to the other shirt
for a double pocket. 3. If your shirt does not have
pockets, use the tissue paper and pencil to create a small patch pocket.
4. Cut two to four patch pocket shapes. Two pieces will make one pocket.
5. Place two pocket shapes right sides together and serge the sides and lower edge of the pocket together.
6. Turn the pocket through the top edge. Repeat for additional pockets.
7. Thread the serger for atwo-thread narrow cover stitch.
8. Fold over the top of bothlayers on the pocket and stitch
straight across.
9. Position the pocket or pockets as desired on the shirt. Use a two-thread cover stitch to attach the pocket.10. Embellish the pocket with hotfix studs or trims as desired
(optional).
M AT E R I A L S Baby Lock Diana, Evolution or Ovation Serger machine
4 cones Madeira Aerolock serger thread
Two coordinating color T-shirts
Tissue paper Buttons, trims, hot x wand and studs (optional)
Franken-Tee
Transform simple t-shirts into
something adorable to wear whilehanding out candy on Halloween night.It can all be made with your serger!
INSTRUCTIONS1. Select one t-shirt to be the one to wear (main) and the other to cut.
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Dots & Triangles Quilt
By Kelly LawsBaby Lock Marketing Project Manager
Skill Level: Beginner
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2. Align the 9 degree wedge ruler along the longest edge of the fat quarter stack.
3. Use the rotary cutter and cut to create a stack of wedge pieces.
10. Use a regular ruler and rotary cutter to even both sides of the sections. Trim each section as needed to get straight edges (originally 22 wide we trimmed to 20 wide).
11. Once the sections are trimmed, stitch the sections together. Press.
12. Layer the quilt top, batting and backing.
13. Use a walking foot to makechannel stitching, load the quilt
on a frame and use the Crown Jewel or quilt with your preferred method.
14. From the grey dot print, cut 2 wide bias strips for binding.
15. Join the bias strips into one long strip.
16. Fold the strip in half, align the raw edges to the edge of the quilt and sew it in place. Fold the bias at
the corners to create a miter as you sew.
17. Flip the folded edge towards the back and machine or hand-stitch it in place.
4. Flip the fat end of the ruler to the other side and align the previously cut edge with the ruler. Cut to
create another stack of wedge pieces.
5. Continue cutting and flipping the ruler to maximize the cuts you can get out of the fat quarter stack.
6. Repeat this process to cut the remaining stacks of fat quarters.
7. Once you have all the triangles cut, thread the machine and select a straight stitch.
8. Using a seam allowance and the guide foot, sew triangle pieces together mixing up the colors and flipping every other piece. Create three sections of
approximately 20 triangles. Dont
worry if your triangles are not perfect at the points. You will even the strips in step 10.
9. Press each section thoroughly.
M AT E R I A L S Baby Lock Sewing Machine
1/4 foot with a guide (BLSO-QGF or ESG-QGF) Optional
Madeira Aero ll thread
Quint Measuring Systems 9degree wedge ruler
Coordinating color dot, print and stripe fat quarter collections
(15 fat quarters)
Batting 65 x 55
1 5/8 yard of 90 wide quiltbacking
5/8 yard grey dot print for binding
Rotary cutter, mat and ruler
Iron and Ironing board
Dots & Triangles Quilt
Using the Quint 9 Degree WedgeRuler and a fat quarter bundle, itseasy to make this modern Halloweenquilt. Stick with the colors we used orchange them up to match your otherdecorations.
INSTRUCTIONS1. Press and stack the fat quarters into stacks of five aligning the edges. Small stacks are easier to
cut through without distortion than large stacks of fabric.
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Framed Spooks
By Kelly LawsBaby Lock Marketing Project Manager
Skill Level: Beginner
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8. Hoop the fabric (centered) and the stabilizer in your embroidery hoop.
9. Embroider the design.
10. Once the design is complete,remove the fabric from the hoop,
lightly press and trim awayexcess stabilizer.
11. Center the fabric over thepadded cardboard. Wrap the
fabric to the back and tack in place using small dots of hot glue.
12. Once the fabric is tacked lightly tothe back, trim off the excess
fabric to make the back of the frame neat.13. Add hot glue to fully secure the fabric to the back.
14. Add crisscross or stripes of velvet ribbon to adorn the front.
15. Put the design into the frameand secure.
16. Hang on the wall along with sweeping black curtains or faux spider webs.
2. Using the box cutter carefully cut a piece of cardboard the size needed for the frame to insert inside the frame.
3. Cut 1-3 layers of batting to match the size of the cardboard.4. Glue the batting lightly to hold it in place on the cardboard.
5. Paint the frame with craft paints if
desired. Let it dry.6. On the embroidery machine, select
your favorite Halloween design.
7. Rotate and enlarge the design to the maximum size you can that will fit in the machine frame and the picture frame.
M AT E R I A L S Baby Lock Sewing and
Embroidery Machine
Your favorite Halloweenembroidery design
4 spools Madeira decorativeembroidery thread
Baby Lock Cut-Away stabilizer(BLC-205)
1 yard batting or fusible eece
1 yard of fabric
1 spool of 1/4 velvet ribbon
Purchased picture or mirror frame Large piece of cardboard
Box cutter or craft knife
Craft paint and brush (optional)
Hot glue gun
Glue sticks
Scissors
FramedSpooks
If youre in the need for a quick pieceof Halloween art, frame some spookyembroidery. Choose your favoritefestive designs or embroider aspooky message and you have aquick new decoration.
INSTRUCTIONS1. Remove the picture and glass or mirror from the frame.
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Halloween Boo Banner
By Debbie CleekDesigners Gallery Assistant Product Manager
Skill Level: Beginner
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At the machine:1. Set up your machine for sewing, using a bean stitch. Use the braid to frame the orange center
rectangle. Attach with bean stitch topstitching in the center of the braid.
2. Set up your machine forembroidery. Load the BOOdesign into the machine from the
USB drive. Using the Fusible No Show Mesh stabilizer, prepare the 5 x 7 (130mm x 180mm) hoop, fusible side facing up. Spray the stabilizer lightly with spray
adhesive.
3. Fold the banner in half, making the banner 15 x 16. Find and mark the center of the orange burlap. Place in the hoop centering the mark on the hoop.
4. Stitch the design following the placement steps for the appliqu, trimming fabric as you go.
5. Remove banner from the hoop and trim the stabilizer just enough so it will cover the orange burlap area. Press to fuse into place.
6. Follow the above steps to repeat the design on the reverse side of the banner.
7. Fold in half, stitch across the top 1 from the fold and place on the hanger to welcome the goblins and ghosts on Halloween.
At the computer: 1. Open the FontWorks software installed on your computer. Open the Program Preferences and
select the 130mm x 180mm hoop.
2. Click the Vertical Text icon and
click in the design page area to create a text design.
3. Using the Oliver font, select the Appliqu style and type BOO into the text box. Size the text to 50mm height.
4. Name the design BOO and save it to a USB drive for embroidering in your machine.
Prepare the fabrics and
appliqu:
1. Cut one 15 x 32 piece from the natural or printed burlap.
2. Cut one 9 x 26 piece from the orange burlap.
3. Spray the orange burlap withtemporary spray adhesive and
place it in the center right side of the natural/printed burlap.
4. Working with the jumbo rick rack, braid or twist the purple and green rick rack together to form a single braid.
M AT E R I A L S
M AT E R I A L S(continued)
Baby Lock Unity Sewing and
Embroidery Machine Designers Gallery FontWorks Software
1/2 yard natural or printed burlap
1/4 solid orange burlap
5 x 9 fabric for appliqu
1 spool each lime green and purple jumbo rick rack
Baby Lock Fusible AppliquStabilizer
Baby Lock Fusible No Show Mesh Stabilizer
505 Spray Adhesive
Mono lament thread
Air Erasable Fabric Marker
Ruler
Rotary Cutter
Small scissors
All-purpose sewing thread to match fabrics
Iron and ironing board
Halloween BooBanner
Want to add a touch of autumn toyour garden? Youll love this project.Using seasonal fabric and threadcolors, you can make a garden flagperfect for Halloween.
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Pillow Case Costumes
HappyWitch
VampireCape
Gatsby Girl
If youre looking for a quick, adorable costume for your little one, check out these easy-sew pillowcasecostumes. Each of these costumes takes little more than a pillowcase and basic sewing skills to make.Theyre easy to complete in a pinch and no one will ever believe how little time you spent on them.
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INSTRUCTIONS1. First remove the end seam and trim out a curved section on each side to become the armholes.
2. Measure down 4 to 5 on each side and markwith chalk. Then measure over 2 from theside and mark with chalk.
3. Draw in a slight curve from each of the marks.
4. Starting with the lowest part of each armhole. Fold under the raw edge and pin in place.
5. Thread the sewing machine.
6. Turn under the edges of the armholes each turn to encase the raw edge, pin and topstitch it down.
7. Fold under 1 the center section between the armholes to form a casing.
8. Change to a contrasting thread and use a decorative stitch to sew down the casing and add some decoration to the neckline of the costume.
9. Repeat this for the casing on the back. Optional: Add additional decorative stitches along the hemline of the pillowcase.
10. Thread your neckline casings with ribbons and tie the ribbons into bows at the shoulders.
Gathered Waistline Instructions:11. Measure down and mark the waistline for the dress using chalk.
12. Make a waistline casing by stitching both edges of single fold bias tape to the waistline mark.
13. Do not overlap the ends, leaving a small gap allows you to run a ribbon through the casing.
14. Gather the waist by running a ribbon through the bias tape casing andtie into a bow.
M AT E R I A L S Baby Lock Sewing Machine
Purchased standard pillowcase
3-4 yard spool of decorative wide ribbon
1 package single fold bias tape
Madeira Aero l all-purpose thread to match fabrics
Pins
Seam ripper
Chalk
Tape measure
Basic PillowcaseDress
Use these basic instructions forconstructing the Halloween costumesfeatured in this book.
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Happy WitchCreate an adorable witch costume in a jiffyusing a pillowcase and a few fabric scraps. Allyou need to complete this quick-sew project isa witchs hat and a broom.
M AT E R I A L S Baby Lock Sewing Machine
Black pillowcase
1/4 yard stripe fabric -cut into1 x width of fabric strips
3.5 x 3.5 square patch from purple spider web fabric
3.5 x 3.5 square patch from greenspider print fabric
3.5 x 3.5 square patch from striped fabric
Madeira Aero l all-purpose thread
INSTRUCTIONS1. Follow the directions to make the basic dress.
2. Use the hemmed edge of the pillowcase as the hem of the dress.
3. Cut the hem into 4 deep triangles cut up to the stitching of the pillowcase hem.
4. Add Halloween fabric patches to the side of the dress front.
5. Use the striped fabric strips to make the shoulder ribbons and optional tie belt.
6. Fold the raw edges on the striped strips to the center. Press. Then fold the strip in half again.
7. Press and sew the edges together with a straight stitch.
8. Tie a knot at the ends.This cute witch costume is anything but wicked, andits extremely easy to make.
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Vampire Cape
Two pillowcases is all it takes to transform your littleguy into a spooky vampire.
M AT E R I A L S Baby Lock Sewing Machine
Two standard pillowcases:1 red and 1 black
1/2 yard of 3/8 inch wide black elastic
1/4 yard of 1 inch wide ribbon
Hook and loop dots
Madeira Aero l all-purpose thread
With two pillowcases of different colors, youcan create a one of a kind vampire cape foryour little one. Use red and black for atraditional look or play around with funkyfabrics for an out of the box costume.
INSTRUCTIONS1. Cut the pillowcases and open out flat.2. Stitch the red pillowcase to the black pillowcase at the finished hem edge. The hem now becomes the collar and the stitching line of the hem becomes the neckline edge.
3. Gather along the pillowcase hem stitching line through both layers.4. Then gather this neckline more by attaching it to the elastic using a zigzag stitch.5. Tack the ribbon to one side of the neckline. Add a hook and loop dot to the end of the ribbon. At the other side of the neckline add the other side of the hook and loop dot.Note: For safety reasons a ribbon with a hook and loop dot are used to secure the cape at the neckline, rather than the cape tying at the neck.
6. At the other end of the pillowcases (what was originally the seam end), cut into 6
deep triangles to form a jagged edge.
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Gatsby Girl
Bring back the roaring 20s with this adorable apperoutt. It starts with a simple pillowcase!
M AT E R I A L S Baby Lock Sewing Machine
Teal standard pillowcase
5/8 inches wide black satin ribbon
3 1/2 yards of 4 inch long black fringe
Teal & black Madeira Aero l all-purpose thread
INSTRUCTIONS1. Follow the directions to make the basic dress.
2. Then stitch the rows of satin fringe to the dress. The bottom two rows of fringe go all the way around the dress. The bottom row of
the fringe should be even with the pillowcase edge.
3. The top two rows of fringe are only on the front of the dress. The top row is attached along the stitching line of the neck casing.
4. The second row on the top will attach straight across the front of the bodice section of the dress so that it spans from armpit to armpit.
How do you turn a basic pillowcase into a cuteflapper outfit? All it takes is some basic sewing,a little fringe, and a few accessories to top itoff. You can make this in a hurry on yourBaby Lock sewing machine or even make yourown fringe using a Baby Lock serger.
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Candy Monster Plushy Leg & Horns - Template
Leg TemplateIncrease artwork 120%Cut 4
Horns TemplateActual size
Cut 2 of each
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We hope you enjoy yourHalloween Projects Volume 4.
Watch for more volumes coming soon.Collect and sew them all!