This homemade boy lion costume was originally made for a costume-party my daughter was invited to when she was 7, and was meant to be a mouse-costume. That was what she requested, a mouse-costume with a long tail,and also what she got. She was very pleased and it made a success at the party, as … Read more
After watching the Wizard of Oz more times than I care to recall, my daughter announced she wanted to be Dorothy for Halloween. Since I’m able to sew a bit, I decided against purchasing a poorly constructed pre-made non-washable costume in favor of making a dress that could actually be worn again! The pattern was … Read more
There was actually 12 of us all of us, different characters from Wizard of Oz but I cant find that picture of the Wizard of Oz Group Costume right now. I made the wicked witch just using a Simplicity pattern. The little flower munchkin was also from a pattern. For the lollipop guild I found … Read more
Several years ago my friends wanted to do a Homemade Wizard of Oz Group Costume. I made my gingham dress and added a white shirt. I painted red glitter on a pair of white high heels. The Tin Man was an a grey shirt and dickies. A spray painted oil funnel and bought the clock … Read more
Being in our mid forties with the kids grown and out of the house my wife and I find ourselves being more impulsive every day. We’ve begun to live by the adage that you don’t stop playing because you grow older, you grow older because you stop playing. So, quite out of the blue, we … Read more
This little pirate costume was created in all of about 45 minutes to an hour! I purchased some material remnants at Wall-mart. This included some stretchy red material, lace and trim ribbons and several other things I didn’t need. I purchased an oversized white boys dress shirt for $1 at the thrift store. I also … Read more
My daughter wanted to be a woodland fairy so I got to work on her homemade Woodland Fairy Halloween costume idea. Using four colors of tulle and ribbon, I made the tutu skirt. Then, with grapevine I cut from my family’s yard, I made the base of the wings. While the vines were fresh, I … Read more
Years ago we read a suggestion in Exceptional Parent magazine to incorporate the wheelchair into the Halloween costume. We’ve had lots of fun doing just that and made this White Witch (Queen of Narnia) Wheelchair Costume! Sarah enjoyed the Chronicles of Narnia so we decided to make her into the White Witch, complete with sleigh … Read more
For both Heat and Snow Miser, large pieces of colored fleece were purchased from the fabric store. Using a sewing machine (not very well) I sewed the costume “dresses”. I used red felt to create the pointed collar for Heat Miser and was attached with hot glue. For Snow Miser I took a blue scarf … Read more
I am a Fashion School drop out BUT, it doesnt keep me from “tinkering” around the sewing machine every once in awhile!. I LOVE designing and creating my own costumes for Halloween and my husband of 2 years is actually starting to let me take creative control over his Halloween costumes. The costume I made … Read more
Like most girls who’ve been exposed to Audrey Hepburn at a young age, I became obsessed with Breakfast at Tiffany’s, particularly with the sheer elegance of the character (and her enviable wardrobe). Being a brown-eyed brunette myself, dressing up as Holly Golightly “someday” had long been a plan of mine. Finally, I got my chance … Read more
