Whether you have a boy who wants to be a cowboy or a girl who dreams of becoming a princess, you are sure to find the perfect costume in "Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids". As a mother of two young children, crafting expert Emma Hardy knows all about unexpected costumes requests, and has created a collection of fun outfits guaranteed to delight kids and please parents with designs that are so easy to follow. If it's inspiration for Halloween you are after, try the witch or pumpkin, or one of the outfits for wannabe adventurers, like the swashbuckling pirate or matador. There are medieval characters including a king and queen and the animal section is packed full of ideas for wild ones, such as the tiger, jellyfish, butterfly and more. The 35 projects include designs that can be put together in practically no time and require no previous crafting expertise, as well as more advanced pieces for those with more experience, and every outfit is designed using everyday materials that are readily available. The clear step-by-step instructions guide you through every stage and the helpful techniques section offers advice on everything you need to create a great costume. It includes full-size pull-out patterns, templates and a handy techniques section.
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Emma Hardy is a stylist and designer who has worked on various lifestyle and interiors magazines, including Country Homes and Interiors and Marie Claire. Her books include Green Crafts for Children, Quilting in No Time, Sewing in No Time, Fast, Fun Cards and, most recently, Sewing for Children and Making Children's Clothes (all CICO Books).
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Rachel Hoban
Format:Paperback
I love this book. I have not sewn for many years and was nervous about trying the patterns in this book but I needn't have worried. The patterns and instructions are simple and I find the ideas very inspirational with a good mix of ideas for both girls and boys. After making 2 Halloween outfits I am now making an angel outfit for Christmas. I find I can make the outfits in about 3 or 4 evenings - but a more experienced seamstress would take only a couple of hours.
I have had so many comments about my costumes that I have a waiting list of friends wanting to borrow this book
I agree with the other reviewer that buying all the materials does cost quite a lot but I think the more you make the cheaper it will become as you start to keep 'leftovers' such as ribbon, elastic etc. Also, the pleasure and enjoyment I get out of making something unique means that for me it is definitely worth it.
All in all I am very happy with this book and with 2 young daughters I know I will get years of use out of it.
I have had so many comments about my costumes that I have a waiting list of friends wanting to borrow this book
I agree with the other reviewer that buying all the materials does cost quite a lot but I think the more you make the cheaper it will become as you start to keep 'leftovers' such as ribbon, elastic etc. Also, the pleasure and enjoyment I get out of making something unique means that for me it is definitely worth it.
All in all I am very happy with this book and with 2 young daughters I know I will get years of use out of it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Mummy Ash
Format:Paperback
Not only are these costumes cute there is a nice balance between boys and girls. They also provide the foundations for being more inventive. One word of warning though whilst the patterns are basic you do need to have a little knowledge as some of the instructions don't always explain every detail - For example the basic dress pieces must be cut on folded material not just as two single pieces - so read them carefully before you yield the sissors! I have other Emma Hardy books and enjoy making many of her items.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Loopy K8
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
does what is say's - cute and easy costumes - the patterns in back are ideal for school shows and dressing up in general - used it twice in 3 weeks & looking forward to more projects for my kids
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4.0 out of 5 stars
great ideas
i bought this book a few months ago, having two under four doesn't give me much time for any project but i have managed to make two sheep costumes, two fairy skirts and the red... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr Hulot
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic, easy to make costumes
I love this book! I have already made the knight costume, which went down really well, and have lots of requests for other outfits for my nieces and nephews. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tora
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book,
This is ideal for beginners and experts alike. The designs are easy to make, with easy to follow instructions. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. P. E. Playle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for novice or professional!
I absolutely love this book!! I am a keen sewer anyway so relish the challenge of making clothes for my 2 year old daughter and this book really didn't disappoint! Read more
Published 11 months ago by C. L. Steel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very easy costumes
Very easy costumes to make and with a little imagination many of them can be adapted. I am now picking up pieces of fabrics & ribbons just in case I need to make a costume in a... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Dubaiingrid
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute and Easy
This book does what it says - offers cute and easy costumes for kids. I have made 3 from the book now and all have worked out well. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Vix
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very easy and quick to make
I purchased this book as I tried to buy my daughter a little ladybird costume but a couple of days before it was due to arrive, I was sent an email from the shop saying that they... Read more
Published 13 months ago by P. potterton
5.0 out of 5 stars
The perfect answer to requests to 'dress up'
I love this book. Wonderful costumes that young children can relate too and have fun in. So good for them to know that the outfit has been made just for them and so satisfying to... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Anne D
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK buy
So far have only made one costume and it was easy to follow for someone whom hardly sews anything!! However found buying all the materials very costly, so am not sure I am going to... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Honeybunch7
5.0 out of 5 stars
lovely book!
This book is really pretty, it contains some very quick ideas and having the patterns included is very handy. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2010 by Zoe22
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