Wednesday, October 31, 2012

A Butterfly and a Bee


These butterfly wings were made using Martha Stewart"s tutorial found here.  Since it seemed like the original pattern was too big for my 4 year old, I shrunk it by a couple of inches, which also meant that I had to redraw the inside design to fit the smaller wings.  Once the pattern pieces were all cut out though, it was a pretty quick sew.  I used wool felt and one inch foam.
 
 

And here's our cute little bee. The Oliver & S Bubble Dress pattern was pretty much perfect for this costume.  I cut up the skirt portion into black and yellow stripes but was too lazy to add seam allowances, so the dress ended up a little short on her.  Both the tights and wings were bought at JoAnn's on super clearance.  The antenna headbands I made myself out of pipe cleaners and yellow pompoms.
 
Happy Halloween to all the other little insects out there!
 
 

5 comments:

  1. such cute little insects! yes, the bubble dress makes a perfect bee, and i love those butterfly wings. our girls all could have flapped their wings together this year :)

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    1. well, we will have to arrange a winged playdate:).

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  2. Super cute! Do you know that I was thinking about you cutting the other night and wondering if you had added seam allowances?

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    1. oh hey you found my blog:)... yeah, you should know I always take the lazy route.

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  3. awww what cuties!! i love insect costumes - need to try to talk Em into one of those next year. ;)

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