Timmy Time (and Shaun)
1 commentMy 2 year old daughter, Penny, insisted that she wanted a "Timmy" costume this year . Timmy is the baby from a British claymation show called Shaun of the Sheep. I figured this would be a great...
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Rapunzel
Rapunzel from Tangled. Made from Costume Satin. Hair made from Yarn. A Simplicity pattern.
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Ninja Turtle
Ninja Turtle. I created this costume myself. Made from fleece. Really enjoyed making this.
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Gentleman Pirate
My husband wanted a pirate costume for his work Halloween competition. I've only ever made a pair of pajama pants, a simple knit dress, and two simple tops, so this project challenged me in many ways...
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"The Queen" from Mirror Mirror
"The Queen" from the movie Mirror Mirror. A McCall's pattern. Made from Costume Satin. The "flanges" are made from felt. Took a total of 3 days to make.
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Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast
When I wanted to make a Cogsworth costume for Beauty and the Beast, I never realized how many steps it would take. It is basically a sandwich board sign design with plastic cardboard placed between...
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Young Marie Antoinette ( Too pretty to decapitate)
This is a costume I made based on 1700's French aristocrsty. I made the dress using a lightweight polyester lining with a lace overlay. I cut out both fabrics together, then basted...
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Margaery Tyrell, Game of Thrones
This is my replica of the coat and dress that Margaery Tyrell wears in season two of Game of Thrones. I made it for a friend of mine who wore it for Halloween this year. We took notes and sketched...
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Flynn Rider and Rapunzel from Tangled
This year, my family got the opportunity to attend the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in Walt Disney World. We knew we had to do something Disney themed, and Tangled fit perfectly, I have...
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Make Way for the Queen's Guards
The fall after a summer trip to England my nephews wanted to dress as the Queen's Guards for halloween. I used a basic Simplicity pattern for a "marching band uniform" and then used photos to modify...
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My lovely golden fairy princess
My granddaughter wanted to be a fairy for Halloween, so I made her a more sophisticated, traditional one. I used a McCalls pattern as my starting point and allowed my creativity to let the costume...
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Budding Chefs
My granddaughters especially like the fact they are reversible! They enjoy using the mini embroidered bags as purses, though the older one likes to use it for her ebook reader. The potholders make...
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Steampunk Witch and Vampire...very stylish!
1 commentI actually started this project with just the wrist cuffs. Then a hat and the next thing I know, I had a complete costume plus another costume for my Vampire side-kick. It is always good to have a...
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NASA 747 carrying the Endeavour Space Shuttle
1 commentThe costume was contructed out of felt. The 747 portion is worn and the Endeavour portion is a plush carried like a backpack. The arms go through handles on the 747 wings to provide movability. The...
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Frank P. Murphy as Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee Paul Ryan!
1 commentInspired by his natural widow's peak (slightly enhanced for effect), my little Chihuahua Frankie dressed as Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan this past Halloween. The coat was made with...
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Jack Skellington from the Nightmare Before Christmas
"And since I am dead, I can take off my head, to recite Shakespearean quotations!" High waisted pants and cropped tailcoat with hand painted (puff paint) stripes. Collar and tails of coat are made...
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GIANT ROBOT from the anime Madness at Mokuba
This is my 9 foot tall home-made Giant Robot costume. It weighs 120 pounds, took about 250 labor hours to complete, and is mostly made of recycled building materials, hardware, and styrofoam from...
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Mermaids and Pumpkin
You didn't think I'd let a Halloween go by without making a costume or two - or three did you? Lane decided that this year she wanted to be a mermaid. Gah! Really? Mermaid? What to do? Hmmm... I...
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Little Miss Owl
My 17-month old daughter in the owl costume designed and made just for her. I cut 2" x 2 " squares from fabric scraps, then trimmed for a more feather-like look and sewed them in staggered rows...
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Evil stepmother (ala "Mirror Mirror")
This costume was based on one of the dresses Julia Roberts wore as the evil stepmother in Mirror Mirror. I have 3 new (and absolutely gorgeous!) stepdaughters to thank for my inspiration for this...
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Kali - Hindu Goddess
What you need MAKEUP: Blue and/or Green Nail Polish Duo Surgical Adhesive (for eyelashes) Black, Brown or Red Lip Liner Black and Red Eyeliner Eye Lashes Blue Face Cream (not pictured here around...
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Jellyfishing
1 commentMy son and I made these from irrigation tubing, bed frame tubing, chicken wire, awesome fabric, lights and sound systems not included.
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