The Mad Hatter
The is William, 3 years old, as The Mad Hatter.
The Mad Hatter is wearing reconned thrift store jacket (women's size M to a size 4t!), with homemade uniform polo (white shirt), self-drafted vest w/ vintage button, handmade hat w/ hatband and pins, self-drafted short pants with spray painted gold stripes, spray painted boots.
The jacket was painted, embellished with vintage trim and home decor lace and lace ruffles. The buttons were replaced with vintage buttons, and elastic added for a closer fit.
The bow tie has a pin fastener. Socks are store bought, wig is store bought, but painted orange. Thread bandolier is vintage trim with an elastic thread holder sewn on, spools from stash (most vintage)
Whew! Thanks for looking. :)
Pattern or design used: My Own Design - Jacqueline Smith
Posted on Nov 11th, 2010 in sewing, reader's closet, halloween, Costume, the mad hatter
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