DIY Baby Halloween Costume
>> Thursday, October 15, 2009
Halloween is coming!!! Still thinking of what to buy for your kiddo to wear during trick or treating? I think I can help you (wink*).
You know us, first time mommies. First time events in our baby's life excite us a lot. Yeah, things like "first Christmas", "first Halloween", etc.
A month ago, I started searching for a cute Halloween costume for my little one. I wanted something like a bunny or fairy, but most department stores seem to sell costumes for toddlers and bigger kids only. Yeah, nothing fits my baby! Plus, they all have limited items to choose from. So, I decided to practically DIY my baby's costume. From my list below, I picked the last one.
♥My DIY Baby Halloween Costume Ideas♥
1. Cheerleader- stripe pleated skirt and pom-poms
2. Rockstar Baby- the trick is behind rockstar accessories
3. Pink Ballerina- pink tights and ballerina skirt (whatever they call that!)
4. Purple Fairy- fairy dress, wings, and wand
5. Hula Girl- a grass skirt and flower accessories (the easiest for me)
so, here you go..
..and here's how!
If I were to count the total of hours I spent on this project, I think I can say less than 24 hours. I started by weaving the grass skirt, splitting the ends, and trimming them down into one length. This was the easiest part of the job. Actually, as easy as making the flower garland and bracelets. After the skirt and the flower thingy, I had to do the beading, followed by cutting the fabric for the top, sewing it, and attaching the garter to finish the whole outfit.
♥List of materials and cost♥
1. Red plastic straw, 3 pcs - P 9.75 X 3
2. Red crepe paper - P 9
3. Beads - free, recycled from my old thong sandals
4. Yellow, blue, and red threads - free, from my sewing box
5. Red ribbon - free, recycled from a famous bakery with the same name :)
6. Yellow flowery fabric - P 18.75 for the small portion I used
♥TOTAL COST♥ P57 or $1
Now, can you believe how much I saved from this newest DIY project? I suggest go to the nearest department store in your place and check how much for those hula costumes. Also, do not forget to check the quality of what they sell. What I mean is, if you don't what to spend that money with a cheap-looking-poorly-made costume, then why not go artsy craftsy?
9 Pink Notes::
It's so cute sis! Bagay na bagay kay Askim. :)
You're one creative mom! This is another reason why I envy moms who stay home with their kiddos. :D
Very nice hula costume. Will wait for Askim's picture wearing it.
thanks sissies.. the party for kids will be on october 26.. i'll post photos right after :D
Around here it often snows around Halloween. If the costume can't hide extra layers of warm clothing, then the kids end up trick or treating in jackets.
My photohunt is at http://www.AliceAudrey.com
So creative. This is so lovely! :-)
Now.. hmmm.. I can make an adult version of this, can't I? :-)
wow!! very very impressive!!
@alice: i can already imagine the cold while trick or treating in this hula costume alone ...brrrrr!
@liza: sure, you can! also prepare doing the hula moves :D
@krish: thank you! thank you!
Well, what more can I say. you really have an eye for anything creative. Nicely done!
thanks yami :D
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