Since I started the whole costume showcase, I thought I'd share the other two I've made for Aurora.
Age 2: Pumpkin Fairy
The wings are store bought from Pottery Barn kids, but the rest is homemade.
When I look at these pictures I think how insane I went on the little details. I always do that. I mean it's not like anyone else would notice the veins on the leaves or the shape of the hat (I was going for a pixie, flower fairy type thing).
Age 3: Bat
This was her choice. Of course I wanted to cute it up a bit and not just do a basic one. Hence the dress and socks...
And the ears are much like my favorite bat...Bartok the Magnificent!
JT
Oh my!
I love the pumpkin fairy, and I think it's all in the details, because it looks so perfect. But those bat ears - they're so cool :-) I love them, and the wings.
How clever you are, and how lucky your kids are.
Now...my kids would like...
LOL.
Posted by: Sam | October 15, 2008 at 06:18 PM
You are a costume genius. I love the leaves on the pumpkin.
The ears on the bat remind me of Dobby from Harry Potter. Very Cute!
Posted by: amylouwho | October 15, 2008 at 07:01 PM
Both those costumes are great. I'm thinking of the year we were robots (boxes with aluminum foil!)...those costumes certainly take the cake!
Posted by: jessica | October 15, 2008 at 07:53 PM
You're amazing! I'm putting these on my blog today!
Posted by: Katy | October 15, 2008 at 09:45 PM
im an extra details person too\
i notice them..:)
love the dress ups
Posted by: jacqui jones | October 15, 2008 at 10:13 PM
I totally noticed the veins on the leaves and the shape of her pixie hat :) How sweet!
Posted by: Faith | October 15, 2008 at 11:44 PM
that bat costume is fabulous!
oh, and I love the leaves trailing down on the pumpkin
Posted by: Jules | October 16, 2008 at 07:43 AM
Jessica - did you put any wire in the ears to make them stand? Both my boys want to be bats this year and am trying to figure out if interfacing is enough, but I love those ears!
Posted by: Carrie G | October 16, 2008 at 09:16 AM
I love them! That bat is so stinkin cute!
Posted by: Stacey | October 16, 2008 at 09:26 AM
The pumpkin fairy is cute, but I absolutely love the bat! I love that the wings open and close when she moves her arms, and I love the purple underside to them.
Posted by: whitney | October 16, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Great costumes. I love the bat.
Posted by: Blakely | October 16, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Okay...I noticed the veins and the shape of the hat, even before you mentioned it! Details Do matter, girlfriend!
I LOVE that Bat costume, possibly even better than the monster one in my opinion. May she never *gasp* ask for a purchased costume!
Posted by: Doris at Threads of Conversation | October 16, 2008 at 12:47 PM
WOW !
You are very talented ! I couldn't even imagine those incredible costumes let only make one. Did you use a pattern or just design and go ?
I'm trying to make your birthday crown design for my daughter's b-day. We'll see how it goes.
Posted by: sarah | October 16, 2008 at 05:29 PM
Holy crap you have mad skills!!!
Posted by: Paper Dolls for Boys | October 16, 2008 at 06:10 PM
I love the pumpkin costume and all the details, including the veins on the leaves. :-) And the bat costume, well, when Aurora the Bat spreads her wings, she looks like she could take flight!! You are an awesome costume maker! I just love visiting your blog to see what you come up with next!!
Posted by: sandi a. | October 16, 2008 at 11:24 PM
That's why you have to post pictures - because WE appreciate the details. I'm sure most people wouldn't notice there are veins on the leaves but they notice it looks polished. And that's in the details. Did you tell us what Aurora is going to be this year? If you happen to choose a Bambi character, could you do it quickly so I know what to do for my kids???? =) I finally bought material for two of them but don't know where to start.
Posted by: Channing | October 17, 2008 at 09:52 AM
So cute. I especially love the pumpkin fairy.
Posted by: Michelle | October 17, 2008 at 06:12 PM
I'm double posting! Do you have any ideas for a "simple" (read I DO NOT have your sewing skills) dog costume for my little guy? I can't talk him into the skunk I made for my big guy when he was 2.
Thanks - like how you are my costume GO TO person now? :)
Tracey
Posted by: Paper Dolls for Boys | October 21, 2008 at 09:03 AM
You are truly talented. Those are so precious & adorable. . .not to mention the child:) She is too darn cute!
Posted by: Jen Borley | October 22, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Amazing! Your beautifully constructed costumes look as good from behind as they do head-on.
All of the commercial costumes appear okay in front, but when the child walks away, what's seen is a solid-color back panel held together with a hapless tie at the neck.
Posted by: Anne | October 28, 2008 at 11:17 AM
super cute!!!
Posted by: Kathy | October 08, 2012 at 01:01 AM