So, the talk of Halloween costumes has begun around these here parts.
And I have one child who has requirements for a costume.
Requirements? Yep. Requirements. The requirements are that (1) the costume has to be old, (2) something “nobody else at my school will be” and it has to be (3) something “funny or pretty.” (I don’t know where she gets all these things from–couldn’t be her mom could it?)
So, while riding home from Fabric Fest we started brainstorming costumes that would fit the description….we seriously talked about it for over an hour (we were going a bit loony with our options though—but the laughing kept us awake while driving). And by golly liZ came up with the best idea (she is a genius!!!) and Hannie approved. Yippeee….
I can’t give this year’s costume away yet….mostly because it is not made. But I CAN tell you that it is going to be an under-taking. (Like draping skills people…..cross your fingers for me, I need all the help I can get.)
Anyway, I thought I would give you a little round-up of what some of our past costumes have been that have fit “the requirements” but are a little more simple…just in case you are needing something a bit more unique (or weird….like me) but still like to make something on the simpler side.
The top left was our “Audrey Hepburn” year from our season on Project Run and Play. The free cape tutorial is here and the birdcage tutorial is found here. Pair those easy sewing projects with a black skirt (or pants) a white shirt and you are set!
The top right was our year of Carl and Ellie from the Disney movie Up. I made the sundress for PR&P, but any yellow dress would do and then add a little friend with some suspenders and a bow tie and you are all set. We did make a “grape soda” clubhouse pin for added effect and she did carry around balloons all night at a neighborhood party. She was thrilled with how twirly the skirt was.
The bottom left was my idea (of course, remember I like weird). We thought it would be fun to dress up like Melanie Daniels from the Alfred Hitchcock thriller “The Birds.” The basis of this costume was a green dress I made (but any thrift store find would work great too!) white gloves, and dollar store birds. (THIS would be a great adult costume too!)
And last year she was The Morton Salt Girl. I included the pattern for the dress I made (but any yellow dress would do) and the only other things you would need are an umbrella and a gigantic salt can.
Has the costume talk begun at your house already? My boys haven’t decided yet. What are your kids being?
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This year will be the first that I haven’t made anything since Grace was a baby. When she was a year old, she was Foofa from Yo Gabba Gabba. At two, she was a fairy princess, three, she and her baby sister were pumpkins. Last year, at four, she was Rapunzel and her sister was an owl. This year, though, costumes were purchased last year on clearance… Both girls will be butterflies, while baby brother is going to be a caterpillar.
My girls have decided on Dorothy and the Wicked Witch. Have the shoes and the materials now I just need to get sewing. 🙂
You have darling daughters and such creative costume ideas.
LOVE the costumes you have done. How have you encouraged the ones that Hannie is too young to understand — like the Birds one for example? I love different costumes and I love them being homemade!! I have three little girls now and since I had just two I have encouraged dressing as a theme. First year with two we did a doughnut and the baby a milk jug–oh were they cute! Then they were a doctor and a nurse–so sweet. Then last year when number 3 joined the ranks we did a mermaid, nemo and octopus. Only made the mermaid one–the others were the cute hand-me-downs and made an easy theme and an easy year on mom with a 2 months old! This year we were handed down a lion’s costume 🙂 So it is off to see the Wizard! I will have a Dorothy, a Glinda and a cowardly lion! And amazingly I have Glinda’s done and Dorothy’s just needs buttons (and to order some shoes)! Happy Halloween!
By the way, I LOVE your blog! I love all your clothes for your children, you are so inspiring! It is my plan to tackle that beautiful green taffeta skirt for my oldest daughters Christmas dress this year. Thanks!! (Sorry for the long comment).
Luckily she loves old movies. That costume was worn for a family party we went to…so it wasn’t “the night of” costume. And she loved the idea of it.
I can’t believe you are almost done!!! I haven’t even started….
Me too Erin. I keep telling myself I will start next week!
I think there will be some store=boughts this year too. The three-year old can’t decide…so his might be whatever he decides the day before! The insect theme sounds so cute!!
Thanks Jennifer!
Thanks! Mine loves Classic stuff too so as long as it is girly she would be on board too I think 🙂 It is amazing I am almost done considering I am notorious for making stuff for my own children (I run a small sewing/applique/embroidery business) the night before the event/holiday.
A late, and very ,friend made me promise her that my kids would always have homemade costumes–Her Grandma made hers and she loved having the coolest one on her neighborhood. I have been faithful, even when my kids BEGGED for store bought!! Last year we had a Victorian Vampire and a 50’s B-movie Robot. AWESOME!!!This year I have already started on a Ghost Bride and a Gnome. I love that my 6 year old daughter likes scary!! Halloween is my favorite time of year to sew–and I love to sew!!
Love your blog!! I’m always inspired and delighted to see you in my inbox 🙂
Hi, ran across your post so cute…I love the green dress and Morton Salt girl. Where can I find the pattern for the been dress? Thanks!