This Homemade Care Bear Couple Costume was my solution to the shapeless maternity costume options out there. I knew I wanted to do something comfortable (because I was 6 months pregnant) but I didn’t want to be a huge hamburger or something like that. The best part was that after I saw my husband in the “Grumpy Bear” costume, I broke down in hysterics and couldn’t stop laughing for several minutes (there are photos of my reaction actually…he somehow knew that it was going to break me!)
Construction:
I got some cheap Hanes sweat suits and one white sweat shirt to cut up for the belly front. The tummy picture image was done on my computer with iron on t-shirt transfers. I got $2 earmuffs and dismantled them…then sewed the “ear” back on in the bear-like fashion. The whole thing took an evening to complete once I got the idea down.
I highly recommend doing this to anyone who just wants to be warm and comfy…and get lots of smiles from anyone who sees you.
WOW! you look great! wonderful costume!! where did u find the earmuffs from? answer quick! i need it by Saturday!
so awesome and so affordable!! what kind of material did u use to make the earmuffs match your sweatsuit???
thanks!