That's right--we went as Dorothy Gale and the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz! Michael's costume was pretty easy to put together. A long-sleeved shirt and matching sweats made for a great lion's body, and a ball of brown bouclé yarn was the perfect material to construct the mane and tail. Would you believe he made it by himself?!?! :) The "Courage" medal was printed on cardstock and attached to the shirt with a ribbon and safety pin.
I already had a fabulous pair of ruby slippers, a white peasant-style chemise, and blue gingham fabric, so the answer of what costume to make for Halloween was simple. Costume construction was most definitely a learning experience with my sister's old sewing machine, but I'm pretty happy with the final outcome. For added fullness under the skirt, I wore a square dancing petticoat I got from and online consignment shop. It was a twirly, swirly good time!
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| Mmmm...tastes like chicken! |
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| The runner-up for my favorite picture of the set. |
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| My favorite picture! |
So...what are YOU dressing as for Halloween?
♥, Dorothy
