Review   sirreadalot.org - June 1, 2007
"Kids of all ages like to wear costumes. Playing ‘dress-up’ is a great way for small children to learn as they play, and even grown-ups enjoy becoming someone else for a while.

With fusible interfacing and simple sewing skills, readers can use the patterns and step-by-step instructions given in Super-Simple Creative Costumes to create dozens of costumes – or mix and match to design entirely new costumes by choosing from the hats, crowns, headbands, ties, sashes, pins, and faux jewelry. What will it be . . . a tiger or a temptress? A witch or a warrior? A bunny or a bagpiper? The possibilities are endless... A number of full costumes and costume pieces that will work for young and old kids alike are included.

Astroth covers costuming conceptually; that is, what one must do first is figure out, for example, whether the costume for a potted plant is more like one of several styles – and the answer would probably be a round sandwich board, in this case. Styles include: box style (scrapbook shown as the example), bag style (knitting bag, the example), sandwich board style (playing card, the illustrated example), round sandwich board style (with numerous examples: ladybug, flower, painter’s palate & paintbrush). Then Astroth gets into costume accessories (hats, wands, neckties, eyeglasses, wings, shoes, wrist gear, pails, awards, bags and capes), bling bling, and follows that with specific costumes: pirate, nurse, hula girls, cupid, knight and elephant.

Super-Simple Creative Costumes frees everyone’s inner costume designer. The book provides tons of inspiration so readers can create their own theatrical masterpieces – with some fabric, ‘fast2fuse’, hook-and-loop tape, and a little elastic, readers can create costumes to match their personalities. Even beginners can make costumes and accessories with these simple supply lists and step-by-step instructions."




Review   ASG Notions - June 1, 2007
"Halloween party? School play? Or a summer game of let's-pretend? With this book, you'll be ready when anyone in your circle of family and friends needs a last-minute costume. This book includes patterns and step-by-step instructions. Execution requires fusible interfacing and simple sewing skills so young sewers can join in on the creative process."

Review   Library Journal - August 1, 2007
"Say a library patron needs a Halloween costume but is on a budget and doesn't have time for a labor-intensive sewing session. Astroth's (Fast, Fun & Easy Scrapbook Quilts) creative ideas for mix-and-match costumes-designed
for anyone with basic sewing-machine skills and a supply of fusible interfacing-may be just the ticket. Her book of patterns and instructions for child, adult, and even pet costumes includes ideas for simple last-minute costumes (with accessories like wands, hats, or eyeglasses) as well as complete patterns for pirate, nurse, hula girl, cupid, knight, and elephant costumes. Full-size pattern pieces-always a good feature in a quick-to-sew book-add to the overall ease of use."

Review   Quiltnieuws - September 1, 2007
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Review   Quiltnieuws - September 1, 2007
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Review   Australian Quilter's Companion - September 1, 2007
"Have you ever been stuck for a costume for a fancy dress party or a costume for your child for school, a play or a party? This book has stacks of simple but effective costumes to create."

Review   Sewing World - April 1, 2008
"This is a handy title for those with a fancy dress event, a school play or a child's birthday party on the horizon. Complete with paper pattern and templates, this super book provides a wealth of ideas for easy-sew costumes for both adults and children that are quick to make and will suit all sorts of occasions, ranging from pirates, ladybirds and nurses to knights, flowers and elephants. Fusible interfacing is used throughout to give shape and body to the pieces so that they can easily be cut and trimmed. There are lots of fun accessories to complete an outfit such as crown, shoes and wands. Full instructions and clear diagrams are included throughout along with colourfu photographs of the finished articles. This super title will provide endless fun for actors of all ages and stress-free help for busy mums!"