DIY Vintage Doily Ghosts

Create Adorable Hanging Stiffy Ghosts with Vintage Doilies and Handkerchiefs | DIY Halloween Craft Tutorial

Welcome to this DIY Halloween craft tutorial! In this video, I’ll show you how to make these adorable hanging stiffy ghosts using vintage doilies or handkerchiefs. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to your Halloween décor, these little ghosts are easy to make and customizable with sequins for a bit of sparkle.

Materials Needed:

• Vintage doilies or handkerchiefs
• Liquid fabric starch
• Sequins (optional for embellishment)
• Fishing line
• Small cups or molds to shape the ghost
• Paintbrush or foam brush
• Scissors
• Needle and thread (optional for attaching sequins)
• Safety pin or small hook for hanging

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Prepare Your Work Area – Protect your workspace with plastic or newspaper and gather all your materials.
2. Shape the Ghosts – Using your form, use a bit of aluminum foil to create the ghost’s head and cover that with a larger piece of foil to create the arms or body.
3. Apply Liquid Fabric Starch – Thoroughly coat the fabric with liquid starch, ensuring even coverage, and adjust the fabric on the mold to maintain the ghost shape.
4. Dry and Set – Allow the fabric to dry completely, and reapply starch if needed for extra firmness.
5. Add Embellishments – Attach sequins using a needle and thread or glue to give your ghost a sparkling finish.
6. Attach the Fishing Line – Secure a length of fishing line to the top of the ghost for easy hanging. I use a bead to give the fabric a bit of weight.
7. Final Touches – Make any last adjustments and test hang your ghost to ensure it balances perfectly.

Once your stiffy ghosts are complete, hang them up and enjoy your unique, spooky décor! Don’t forget to experiment with different fabrics and embellishments to make these ghosts truly your own.

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