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Halloween Costumes

10th September 2008

Halloween Costumes

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Yes, we are talking about Halloween costumes and yes, it is still September. But, if you don’t plan ahead, the good costumes will be gone and you’ll get stuck with something you don’t like! My daughter loves wearing Halloween costumes and actually starts thinking about the next year as soon as the current year is done! This works out well for me since I have been known to make a few of her costumes in the past.

The first costume I ever made for my daughter was a beautiful witch costume. This was actually probably my favorite one to make because it was a simple black floor length dress with a coordinating overcoat that I created from a shear black webbed fabric. It was a lot of fun and, topped with a witches hat on her head, she looked fabulous!

The most difficult costume I’ve made for her would have have to be the Egyptian Queen costume pictured above. I swear I thought I was making a gown for a wedding. The dress of the costume had so many layers and the fabric was fairly heavy. In the end though, it turned out to be the most beautiful costume with all the beading and cords. This costume was completely sewn by me, including the neck piece. All of the beading and cords around the waist were also created by me. We did hit a couple of halloween costume stores to find the wig and head dress to complete the look.

So, what will your kids be for Halloween this year?

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  1. 1 On September 10th, 2008, pkayfit said:

    thanks lynne for the nice comment. I love this costume. Can’t believe that Halloween is just around the corner and then the year is almost over. Love your blog.

    pkayfit’s last blog post..American Heart Association Walk

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 9:16 am

  2. 2 On September 10th, 2008, Laura-Junkfoodaholic said:

    Wow! I’m sure impressed. This costume is beautiful. I can tell your daughter loved it too.

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 10:15 am

  3. 3 On September 10th, 2008, carol said:

    I’m not a seamstress so I am always impressed by the creativity of other who sew. That is a very neat costume. Your daughter looks like a princess of old.

    carol’s last blog post..Caffeine Intake Systems

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 10:33 am

  4. 4 On September 10th, 2008, Sassy Mama Bear said:

    That is awesome, I have made many costumes in the past too, now that the kids are teens they try to create their own costumes. My fav costume that I made was when I made Micheyla a fairy tale princess. Maybe I will have to gather some pics to show of previous halloweens.

    Sassy Mama Bear’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday #29 ~ How Much are the Froggies/Toadies

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 10:51 am

  5. 5 On September 10th, 2008, Tidbits Of Tammy said:

    You are blessed to have such a great talent. You did a fantastic job. When I took home ec in school I was supposed to make a skirt it turned to be a pillow case! Not my proudest moment. I would love to be able to sew for reason like these.

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

  6. 6 On September 10th, 2008, Athena said:

    This is beautiful!! You have amazing talents…I might just “borrow” this little idea for my daughter this year… ;)
    Athena’s last blog post..Maybe Cosmo can use the the large hadron collider to go back in time?

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

  7. 7 On September 10th, 2008, Melissa said:

    You are so talented!

    My husband keeps telling me that we need to start thinking about halloween costumes!

    Melissa’s last blog post..Baby Mama Giveaway

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 4:25 pm

  8. 8 On September 10th, 2008, Karen said:

    She looks so pretty. You did such a good job on that costume. I can’t believe how much more grown up she looks now.

    Karen’s last blog post..Zucchini Boats Recipe

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 4:34 pm

  9. 9 On September 10th, 2008, Sonya said:

    Stopped by to drop an E.C. and noticed the beautiful Halloween costume…great job!

    Sonya’s last blog post..Sep 9, Teenage Girls Are Dropping Babies Like It’s Hot

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

  10. 10 On September 10th, 2008, desperateblogger said:

    oh my! the costume and your daughter are both gorgeous! i wish i could sew too. i know how to operate a machine and maybe sew some, but i just don’t know how to do patterns.

    desperateblogger’s last blog post..How I lost Weight (eons ago)

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 8:01 pm

  11. 11 On September 10th, 2008, JO said:

    cool costume!

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 8:21 pm

  12. 12 On September 10th, 2008, Monique said:

    That’s gorgeous!! You did such an amazing job on that.

    I wish I could sew (sometimes).

    Monique’s last blog post..Guaranteed To Gain 25 Pounds By Winter

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 11:40 pm

  13. 13 On September 10th, 2008, heidi said:

    You can see that this is a high quality costume. I am so in admiration of your skills. I tried to whip stitch a pillow yesterday and I had to laugh b/c it was so awful. That costume is amazing!

    heidi’s last blog post..Part Deux (Two)-My Take On Dieting And How I Stay Thin And Satisfied

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

  14. 14 On September 11th, 2008, The Fitness Diva said:

    Awww…. how cute is that? Very nice Cleopatra costume, and well done!

    Make one for me too!! Pleeeeaase…. ;) Oh wait, I already have a costume! :)

    Anyhow, the collar piece is really makes it pop, and the head dress is great too. Nice work!

    The Fitness Diva’s last blog post..The Dollar Menu Made Me Do It

    posted on September 11th, 2008 at 8:09 am

  15. 15 On September 11th, 2008, Elizabeth said:

    That costume is amazing!! I wish I had the guts to actually USE my sewing machine to like, MAKE things like Halloween costumes :)
    Elizabeth’s last blog post..PhoneSpamFilter.com-a blog that stops telemarketers!

    posted on September 11th, 2008 at 8:16 am

  16. 16 On September 11th, 2008, lynne said:

    Heidi - I wouldn’t be able to whip stitch a pillow case either! I don’t like hand sewing unless it’s a cross stitch pattern!

    posted on September 11th, 2008 at 10:28 am

  17. 17 On September 11th, 2008, Bombchell said:

    hmm no kids, apart from me. gosh i love halloween, been a cop, been a cat, been a nurse. this year Nefertiti or a Fafinette!!

    Bombchell’s last blog post..YAY Finally!!! I aint Buying Yall drinks!

    posted on September 11th, 2008 at 10:53 am

  18. 18 On September 11th, 2008, savvysuzie said:

    What a great costume! we bought the boy’s outfit last year (the Old Navy Chicken costume) but this year we are dressing him and his cousin (who is 4 months older) as Thing 1 and Thing 2 from Dr. Seuss. It’s not going to involve much sewing, just a couple of hoodies, white T shirts, and a bunch of blue fur!

    savvysuzie’s last blog post..Menu Plan Monday - Sept 8th

    posted on September 11th, 2008 at 7:28 pm

  19. 19 On September 12th, 2008, lynne said:

    I love any of the Dr. Seuss costumes! They’re so cute!

    posted on September 12th, 2008 at 8:48 am

  20. 20 On September 12th, 2008, Bonnie Sayers said:

    That is a great costume. She looks so pretty and I agree on Mom being so talented. I will have to add this blog to my resources once my article is completed.

    posted on September 12th, 2008 at 10:40 am

  21. 21 On September 13th, 2008, Mother Fonker said:

    Wow. What a great costume.

    My 8year old and I have been “bickering” over what he’s gonna be this halloween. He was Harry Potter last year.

    Interestingly, at trick or treat last year, a nice lady said as handing him candy… “and who are you?… Oh, you’re the graduate.”

    He still wants to go this year as Harry the graduate.

    It’ll save me some on costume, I guess.

    Mother Fonker’s last blog post..Dorky Bonding Time for Mother and Son

    posted on September 13th, 2008 at 3:37 am

  22. 22 On September 14th, 2008, fatiah said:

    Your daughter must have been so proud of her mummy.Great job Lynne.

    fatiah’s last blog post..Puff Patchwork

    posted on September 14th, 2008 at 9:20 am

  23. 23 On September 14th, 2008, Tina said:

    hi,

    i stopped by from your sister Karens blog. shes a friend of mine! thought i woulf hop over!

    love the costume. its so pretty. she will be the star of the show im sure!

    Tina’s last blog post..MY BIRTHDAY PICTURES!

    posted on September 14th, 2008 at 11:40 am

  24. 24 On September 14th, 2008, corrin said:

    Wow…that is a fabulous costume! My mom always made our costumes by hand, too. My favorite was the Tooth Fairy.

    corrin’s last blog post..The fastest mouse in the house

    posted on September 14th, 2008 at 12:08 pm

  25. 25 On September 14th, 2008, Colleen - Mommy Always Wins said:

    VERY cute!

    Colleen - Mommy Always Wins’s last blog post..Weekly Winners - September 7 - 13, 2008

    posted on September 14th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

  26. 26 On September 14th, 2008, lynne said:

    Tina - I’m glad you stopped by! Any friend of Karen’s is certainly a friend of mine!

    posted on September 14th, 2008 at 8:43 pm

  27. 27 On October 4th, 2008, Ashley said:

    Cute! Your son is really brave! Did he get picked on any from his friends when he decided to be nefertiti?

    posted on October 4th, 2008 at 10:17 pm

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