I decided to make a hot air balloon costume for my 1 year old son G, he hadn’t been walking long so I was afraid if I attached the costume to him he would topple over. I decided to use a cardboard box covered in brown paper weaving strips in and out to give a … Read more
For Halloween 2012, we were the Teen Titans. We were (from left to right) Raven, Beast Boy, Nightwing, Cyborg, Starfire and Robin. We got rave reviews (mostly from 12-year-old boys) and had such a great time! Titans, Go! Robin Materials: · Red t-shirt (sleeves cut off) · Green short-sleeved t-shirt · Green “superhero” gloves · … Read more
My daughter Victoria and I worked on this Princess Jasmine costume together. As you can see we covered one of her bras with gathered blue fabric, added decorative trim, attached drop sleeves that I stuffed with some cotton to give it dimension. Bra has a decorative pendent, however the jewel drop is real, Blue Topaz … Read more
My daughter Victoria is modelling my interpretation of The Wonder Woman Costume. It was inspired by the original Linda Carter costume with the first eagle. I studied many photos of eagles to come up with my drawing I then separated it into three parts to make the pattern. I used gold lame added some cotton … Read more
It all started with a white, plastic trash can, with removable lid. My three year old wanted to be Buzz Light year, from Toy Story. He was very specific, however, and did not want the soft, store bought kind. He wanted to BE Buzz. So, I purchased a plain white, kitchen trash can, with the … Read more
So, I have always LOVED Kitana! I never even thought of dressing up as her for Halloween since I have struggled with weight loss since I had my daughter back in 2006. Finally, I managed to shed 40lbs and bam! This idea popped up into my head! It was perfect timing too since i wanted … Read more
This is Bob dressed up as Jack Sparrow and his Pirate. They are carrying their treasure chest loaded with booty! The front part of Bob’s costume is a pirate costume that I bought and modified to fit his chest. The hat and wig were purchased also, I just added elastic to hold it on his … Read more
We love Halloween, but thought the pumpkin belly and pregnant skeleton costumes were played out. What else is round?? A pot of gold of course! the leprechaun was all thrift store finds, luckily my husband has a small waist and can fit into large ladies pants no problem. Lol. (Can you believe someone actually wore … Read more
I LOVE making my own costumes and I have created a few that I still have to this day. This is by far my favorite and most elaborate: Bender from Futurama. More details on all the pieces. But the Q&D is: Head: main part part (cylindrical) cement post mold (for cement posts, Home Depot) and … Read more
My dear husband took me to a dance held by the UTA campus’s library staff (those cheeky librarians!) called “An Evening in Paris: Dancing at the Moulin Rouge.” We knew there would be a costume contest, and he and I both love any excuse to dress up. Fortunately, the hubby already owns a kilt suit, … Read more
From the very start, I have always encouraged my daughter to be an individual..to think outside of the box and to go over and above what is required. Of course, I thought that this would help make me a good parent, but in reality, it has given me one imaginative, creative young lady but also … Read more
My mother is 99 years old, confined to a wheel chair, but yet still filled with life. Each year a Halloween costume parade is held at the nursing home where she resides. She loves to participate in it, so I try to think of an original idea to use which will also incorporate her wheel chair. This … Read more