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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:

Sew Spooky, Sew Cute, Sew YoursIt’s that spooktacular time of year again, and you know what that means. Baby Lock is back

with 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 to

another. Whether you love to dress up your home with Halloween décor or make something

fun for the kids this time of year, this e-book has simple projects for you to finish just in time

for Halloween.

The Baby Lock & Designer’s Gallery Team

Candy Monster PlushyPage 2

Halloween Boo Banner

Page 10

Franken-TeePage 4

Happy Witch Costume

Page 14

Dots & Triangles QuiltPage 6

Vampire Cape

Page 15

Framed SpooksPage 8

GatsbyGirl

Page 16

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Inside this issue

Candy Monster Plushy

By Kelly Laws Baby 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 seam allowance.

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 ¼” 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 ½” x ¼” (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• ½ 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)• Polyfill Stuffing• Madeira Aerofil all-purpose thread to match fabrics• Marking pen or chalk• Hand sewing needle• Template on pg. 17

Candy MonsterPlushy

This stuffed monster makes a great gift for kids. It’s cute and the perfect snuggly companion, plus it has a secret pocket for hiding extra candy.

Franken-Tee




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 neckline embellishment. Chain or cover stitch the embellishment along the neckline.

17. Pull on the corners of each rectangle 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 a two-thread narrow cover stitch.

8. Fold over the top of both layers 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, hotfix wand and studs (optional)

Franken-Tee

Transform simple t-shirts into something adorable to wear while handing 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




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 make channel 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 ¼” 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 ¼” seam allowance and the ¼” guide foot, sew triangle pieces together mixing up the colors and flipping every other piece. Create three sections of approximately 20 triangles. Don’t 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 Aerofill thread• Quint Measuring Systems 9 degree 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 quilt backing• 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 Wedge Ruler and a fat quarter bundle, it’s easy to make this modern Halloween quilt. Stick with the colors we used or change them up to match your other decorations.

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.


Framed Spooks




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 away excess stabilizer.

11. Center the fabric over the padded cardboard. Wrap the fabric to the back and tack in place using small dots of hot glue.

12. Once the fabric is tacked lightly to the 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 frame and 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 Halloween embroidery design• 4 spools Madeira decorative embroidery thread• Baby Lock Cut-Away stabilizer (BLC-205)• 1 yard batting or fusible fleece• 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 you’re in the need for a quick piece of Halloween art, frame some spookyembroidery. Choose your favorite festive designs or embroider a spooky message and you have a quick new decoration.

INSTRUCTIONS1. Remove the picture and glass or mirror from the frame.



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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 for embroidery. Load the “BOO” design 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 appliqué, 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 ½” 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 Appliqué 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 appliqué: 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 with temporary 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• Designer’s Gallery FontWorks Software• 1/2 yard natural or printed burlap• 1/4 solid orange burlap• 5” x 9” fabric for appliqué• 1 spool each lime green and purple jumbo rick rack• Baby Lock Fusible Appliqué Stabilizer• Baby Lock Fusible No Show Mesh Stabilizer• 505 Spray Adhesive• Monofilament thread• Air Erasable Fabric Marker• Ruler• Rotary Cutter

• Small scissors• All-purpose sewing thread to match fabrics• Iron and ironing board


Want to add a touch of autumn to your garden? You’ll love this project. Using seasonal fabric and thread colors, you can make a garden flag perfect for Halloween.


Pillow Case Costumes

Happy Witch

VampireCape

GatsbyGirl

If you’re looking for a quick, adorable costume for your little one, check out these easy-sew pillowcase costumes. Each of these costumes takes little more than a pillowcase and basic sewing skills to make. They’re easy to complete in a pinch and no one will ever believe how little time you spent on them.


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 mark with chalk. Then measure over 2 ¼” from the side 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 ¼” 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 and tie into a bow.

M AT E R I A L S• Baby Lock® Sewing Machine • Purchased standard pillowcase• 3-4 yard spool of decorative ½” wide ribbon• 1 package single fold bias tape• Madeira® Aerofil all-purpose thread to match fabrics• Pins• Seam ripper• Chalk • Tape measure

Basic PillowcaseDress

Use these basic instructions for constructing the Halloween costumes featured in this book.


Happy Witch

Create an adorable witch costume in a jiffy using a pillowcase and a few fabric scraps. All you need to complete this quick-sew project is a witch’s hat and a broom.

M AT E R I A L S• Baby Lock® Sewing Machine • Black pillowcase• 1/4 yard stripe fabric -cut into 1 ½” 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 green spider print fabric• 3.5” x 3.5” square patch from striped fabric• Madeira® Aerofil 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, and it’s extremely easy to make.


Vampire Cape

Two pillowcases is all it takes to transform your little guy 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® Aerofil all-purpose thread

With two pillowcases of different colors, you can create a one of a kind vampire cape for your little one. Use red and black for a traditional look or play around with funky fabrics 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.


Gatsby Girl

Bring back the roaring 20s with this adorable flapper outfit. 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® Aerofil 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 cute flapper outfit? All it takes is some basic sewing, a little fringe, and a few accessories to top it off. You can make this in a hurry on your Baby Lock sewing machine or even make your own fringe using a Baby Lock serger.


Candy Monster Plushy Leg & Horns - Template

Leg TemplateIncrease artwork 120%

Cut 4

Horns Template Actual size

Cut 2 of each


We hope you enjoy your Halloween Projects Volume 4.

Watch for more volumes coming soon.

Collect and sew them all!

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