The girls had some very specific costume requests this year for Halloween. But when I checked the prices online, I was pretty discouraged and figured we'd have to resort to a "pick-n-pull-from-the-dress-up-box" kind of Halloween this year. Instead, I harnessed my inner seamstress and put together some very convincing look-alikes!
Taryn as Hermione Granger
(the iconic look)
I altered Warren's old graduation gown, made a fleece scarf, paired a white button up with one of Warren's maroon and gold ties, and printed off a Gryffindor "patch" for the robe. Taryn already had the wand, so the only thing I splurged on was the wig! Here's the final look all pulled together:
Haleigh as Cinderella
(Haleigh didn't want to be the "princess" version, she wanted the "scullery maid" version)
(the iconic look)
No one makes the maid version as a costume, so I was really on my own on this one. I used the same pattern I used for her Easter dress, splurged on the wig, and this was the result:
Brooklyn as Strawberry Shortcake
(the contemporary iconic look)
Just like with Haleigh's costume, I used the Easter dress pattern. I stitched on the strawberry and argyle appliques. The beret proved to be a challenge! I used the bill from one of Warren's old baseball caps, covered it in green flannel, and attached a "shower cap" made of the pink polka dot material. Once I splurged on the wig and tights, the look really came together nicely!
I love the way they all turned out! In the end I saved about $50. That made me happy. And I'm a huge fan of homemade Halloween costumes. I went a little over the top with the wigs, but I couldn't resist.
Not very spooky, but definitely adorable!!
I LOVE them! You did an amazing job and they all are easily recognizable!
Posted by: Heather | November 02, 2011 at 10:54 AM
(Squeal!) I love it. LOVE it. You are ingenious. PS: I'm taking my blog private. Send me your email and I'll include you on the list, if you want. :)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: jill | November 23, 2011 at 10:24 AM