Halloween costume?

ladykatie81 · September 2013

Alright, what are you dressing your LO up as for Halloween this year? My DD was a ladybug last year and I'm stumped for this year.

mlhw NH · September 2013

DS is going as a scarecrow. I made a costume similar to this...

DIY Toddler Scarecrow Costume With RIT Dye - Happiness is Homemade

moosebaby2011 · September 2013

I bought this Lion costume from Old Navy. My DS doesn't talk much, but he loves to "roar" like a lion when we read "Polar Bear, Polar Bear What do You Hear" so I thought it was appropriate.

MesmrEwe · September 2013

I'm also stumped for DS - I was thinking of making him a Minion but not sure yet, I haven't seen a costume that really jumps out and says "YEP! This is it!"... Last year he was a very fitting "Humpty Dumpty"...

With DD I'm hoping to FINALLY finish her Rapunzel costume (last year I got it cut out!)... The bummer though is that her new school doesn't dress up or do anything for Halloween because of "fear of offending some people's beliefs"... Yea, wasn't too happy to hear about this one because 3rd grade is still in the "Magic" years... But, will likely take her touring with DS instead of doing the around the neighborhood thing...

Oasismomma · September 2013

DS was a monkey last year and will be an astronaut this year. I wanted to do a family theme, but couldn't think of anything, what with pregnancy brain and all.

laken256 · September 2013

I haven't came up with anything yet, but ds1 insists he and ds2 (who don't care at all) want to be ghosts. Really original, I know! Lol. And I have no idea where he got that idea from, except that he watches scooby doo occasionally, so I'm guessing he's thinking of a really cool cartoon costume and I'm thinking of a sheet with eye holes. Hopefully we can come up with something soon! Otherwise I guess we will have two ghosts

Leap08 · September 2013

My daughter looks a lot like Boo from Monster's Inc - big brown eyes and brown hair that's often in pig tails. Strangers have actually told us she looks like Boo. So, I want to do a Boo in a monster costume like in the movie. The problem is, I haven't been able to find a retail costume and I don't really have time to make one. So, we'll see. I may just end up picking something cute at a store.

Leap08 · September 2013

EAMartin1004 said:

DD is going to be Boo (in the monster costume) from Monster's Inc. We couldn't find a costume in stores, so MIL made it for her.

I should have read your reply before I responded. Did your MIL have a pattern? Did it take a lot of time?

Kelly1109 · September 2013

I want to do a theme for the two kids. Last year DD was Little Red Riding Hood and DS was the Big Bad Wolf. It was really cute.

I was thinking maybe Merida (DD loves her!) and a bear brother for DS - but not sure. If not, maybe Snow White and a Dwarf?

Leap08 · September 2013

EAMartin1004 said:

Leap08 said:

EAMartin1004 said:

DD is going to be Boo (in the monster costume) from Monster's Inc. We couldn't find a costume in stores, so MIL made it for her.

I should have read your reply before I responded. Did your MIL have a pattern? Did it take a lot of time?

She didn't have a pattern. But I found these 2 "instructional guides" basically written by mom's who have made the costume.
https://www.tinyironfists.com/2010/11/howtomakeamonstersincboocostume.html

https://ourlifeasthehodgesfamily.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-make-boo-costume-from-monsters.html

MIL read both and modified them a little to fit DD's size. Like the first one we bought gray pants and a gray shirt to go under the costume, rather than try to sew a whole outfit to go under it (as they did in the 2nd one).

Once she got the supplies it took her about 2 weeks to make it. But that was only working on it a couple hours at night after I pick up DD and while FIL is at work. So I would imagine it could take a lot less time if you could devote more than a couple hours each day.

Thanks! I wouldn't try to make the arms and legs either - I just need to figure out how to do the body and hood. I don't have a sewing machine, which complicates things, and I really don't have a lot of time to devote to it. Maybe I could hire someone to make it for me?

sportsmomma · September 2013

DS fits right in! He's going to be Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc.

iluvmylab · September 2013

Last year he was a tiger. Apparently, everyone shops for halloween costumes during the first week of October, so by that weekend, I couldn't find much in his size. This year I plan to go earlier. I haven't really looked yet, but he's into Mickey Mouse (a lot!) and DH wants him to be a pirate. I want him to be the scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz if I can find it again this year. Last year it only came in toddler sizes.

earychener · September 2013

DS will be a train conductor this year. He loves trains, and we bought him the overalls from OshKosh that are the striped pattern (is is seersucker? can't remember).

I found a conductors hat in that pattern that comes with a train whistle at Toys R Us. He will wear a navy long sleeve shirt under the overalls, and a red bandana around his neck.

Easy Peasy!

MrsRucinski85 · September 2013

Pumpkin last year... elephant this year! Actually that's if she fits in her costume... my mom bought it last year but she really hasnt grown so I guess I should make sure it fits. right lol

ladykatie81 · September 2013

We settled in Minnie Mouse. $20 at Walmart. Done!

CWSKHC · September 2013

My son is crazy strong for his age and SUPER fast. He's also very blonde! Randomly his Uncle called him "Bam Bam" the other day and I was like "HA! That's it!!!" So we're going as the Rubble family.....I plan on making all our costumes. :-)

Ricola · October 2013

We decided finally! Alex will be Charlie Brown. I ordered a polo shirt and some socks that I am going to dye yellow and then I'll do the zig zag on the shirt with either felt or a black fabric marker. We already have black pants and brown shoes.

I needed something that doesn't cover his head (he hates that and wouldn't wear it), so I thought about Superman, too. But he's much more a Charlie Brown than a Superman.

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designer303 · October 2013

"G" has told us in no uncertain terms that he wants to be fire fighter so I have started piecing together a costume, cause all the store bought ones seemed really junkie. I got the coat, a used rain coat on ebay and we found boots that he needed for winter anyway that he loves and actually wont take off

. Got the hat from the toy store and I'm still looking for the rest.

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