Homemade Halloween.

I'm pretty stingy when it comes to Halloween costumes. Browsing the costume section is always paired with plenty of eye-rolls. Don't get me started about the prices and shoddy craftsmanship! This year, I was ready to give it up. I was willing to let go of my store-bought aversion in order to let Emerson choose whatever costume his heart desired. With his big love for superheroes, I had my ideas about what he'd choose. Since Eisley isn't really at the picking stage yet, the three of us would follow suit with his choice and I'd get to act on my love of a group theme a bit longer. When October rolled around, we began to discuss. With excitement, he shouted out his idea: he wanted to be an eagle. A big, breathtaking bald eagle at that! "OF COURSE," I told him, "I can MAKE that!" And make him an eagle costume I did. Combining Emerson's pick and Eisley's love for animals, forest creatures became our theme.



Though I love handmade costumes, I generally don't attempt to take on a huge project (especially during Emerson's birthday season & midterms!) I prefer to keep it simple- put things together from everyday items and for my handmade pieces, my go-to materials are yarn & felt. This year, I based the costumes around hoods. I constructed them using hoodies that the kids already owned as patterns. I attached a feathered cape to Emerson's to create a wing effect. I went a little overboard girly with Eisley's, adding a tutu and peterpan collar to the onesie and tights that I dyed gray. Eisley's pompom bunny tail was attached with a hair clip so that she could wear the tutu for other occasions. All very easy and could definitely be replicated! They were both happy with the finished products and ready to act the part, hopping and flying their way from house to house.

Click here to check out our homemade costumes from last year!