I thought when Project Run and Play ended that I would be able to take a much needed break, but I had completely forgotten that I still had Etsy orders to work on and I had to make Ethan and Ainsley’s Halloween costumes!
(Ethan: Bunny Rabbit; Ainsley: Kitty Cat)
Because time is slipping away, I had to combine some pre-made elements into their costumes and I am fairly happy with how they are turning out.
We are going to a local trick-or treating event so I had to get them completed ASAP. (I will make sure to get some pictures of the kids wearing them!)
Ainsley’s black kitty outfit was created from a store bought black zip up hoodie and pettiskirt. I sewed up the ears and sewed on the “belly”. She will also be wearing a tail, black gloves, and black stockings and carrying a Hello Kitty basket.
Ethan’s bunny costume was created from a store bought gray sweatsuit. I made his bunny ears and added wire to the insides, but they look more like the donkey from Shrek at this point, so I have to redo them. I made the “belly” from fluffy white chenille. I sewed a little white pom pom on the tush for his cotton tail. Finally, I made him a carrot basket for all the goodies.
Hopefully, I will have their costumes finalized this weekend! Apparently, there is supposed to be a hurricane here right around Halloween? That would be a total bummer, so fingers crossed that it isn’t as bad as they say!
Finally, I finished the 3 Rainbow Heart Jackets that are headed to 3 little girls in Japan! How cute are they going to look???
Hayley
Hayley Crouse is a wife, mother and multifaceted designer. Her love of sewing, crafting, cooking and interior design infuses her daily life and naturally spills over into her online presence. She pushes the envelope of her creativity and hopes that others will be inspired to do the same. She currently authors the Welcome to the Mouse House Blog, is the pattern designer behind Mouse House Creations and is a collaborative designer with Willow & Co. Patterns.
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The costumes look great and so do the coats!
LOVE those coats! And, I love Moms that have the time to make handmade costumes (unlike meee!). They look great so far!
Those coats are gorgeous!
Love the idea for the carrot bag. I think you can’t go wrong using some of the premade–they look great and no need to be completely from scratch. I think those coats are adorable!! The picture needs to be sent to Ann Kelle for her blog where she posts her “fabric sightings” every so often. I think she stumbles upon the ones she posts but she needs to see those–she would “heart’ them!!!
so cute! OH and I LOVE the three Jackets!!! I just linked up to Project Run and Play and saw your link… love it!
How do you do it Haley? These are just adorable. congratulations on winning PR&Play!