I saw this costume on Pinterest and completely fell in love with it. Unfortunately, there was no tutorial and the only ones I could find on Etsy were $150. I’m a perfectionist and a HUGE A League of Their Own fan, so I decided to make one myself. Using my daughter’s clothes, I made the top, which turned out surprisingly well. I had a pattern for a collar and skirt, and used those to complete the costume. I purchased the patches on Etsy and made the matching belt and hat. I found red socks at Old Navy after a long desperate search and purchased some white Keds. I was SO excited with how it turned out! And, the big bonus was I got to see Tom Hanks in all his glory many many times while I made it.
We took her to several events for Halloween and the costume was a huge hit! Everyone wanted to take pictures of it. I love original costumes and this was by far my favorite. I have no idea how I’m going to top it next year, but I’m thrilled with how well it went! The only downside was that she had a weapon. That bat may be small, but I promise it hurts! She also tested out the sturdiness of the sidewalk everywhere we went. Thankfully she refrained from hitting anyone other than me, so I have no pending lawsuits.
After Halloween, we entered several contests, all of which she won. Of course, she loved all of the attention. The only downside was explaining her costume to anyone under the age of 25. People, make your kids watch this classic! It’s only the best baseball movie ever. Possibly the best sports movie ever, rivaled only by The Blind Side.
I do plan on making a tutorial at some point. Search for it on PInterest! I’m more than happy to help :)
I love this costume!!! Would you be willing to sell. I can’t afford to spend over $100 on etsy (I have 3 kids) if so please email me wilma213ahs@gmail.com
I love this costume!!! Would you be willing to sell. I can’t afford to spend over $100 on etsy (I have 3 kids) if so please email me wilma213ahs@gmail.com
I would like to buy this costume also if possible. chass_m@yahoo.com
I would like to buy this costume also if possible. chass_m@yahoo.com
Did you ever get around to posting a tutorial? I love it!! Daveandk8@me.com
Did you ever get around to posting a tutorial? I love it!! Daveandk8@me.com
How did you make the hat?
How did you make the hat?
Would you ever make one and sell it?
Would you ever make one and sell it
I’m interested in a tutorial too!! I saw the Etsy ones for way too much and I could probably sew something together from clothes my daughter already has. It’s just a matter of figuring it out. A tutorial would be great!! Email me please speedyschu86@hotmail.com. Thanks
I’m interested in a tutorial too!! I saw the Etsy ones for way too much and I could probably sew something together from clothes my daughter already has. It’s just a matter of figuring it out. A tutorial would be great!! Email me please speedyschu86@hotmail.com. Thanks