there's no crochet* in my creative space today.
*gasp* I know. Who would have thought?
Tonight I'm heading down to the opening of the 'Wild' Exhibition at the Melbourne Museum. As part of the celebrations the Museum has asked that those in attendance (adults and children) dress up as an animal.
As I'm taking the girls with me I thought I should make a costume for Ivy. I asked Ivy what she would like to be....(I'm a bad mum. The 11 yo got back from camp yesterday and I assumed she wouldn't want to dress up, beginning that self conscious stage, but as luck would have it she does, doh!).
"A Zebra". We had no idea why she chose the zebra, but a zebra is what she asked for so that's what I was determined to make. Last night after getting home late from work (actually I got home late from a 1 1/2hr massage I had after work - gosh it was good and I needed it) I started my last minute attempt to make the costume. The hot weather put a dampener on my original more complex idea so luckily I was able to simplify it all a bit.
This is the head.
I think she'll look great. I made it out of a card board box and covered it with some zebra print paper I printed out. Then I cut eye holes that doubled up as nostrils, added ears, eyes and some fringe for a mane and voila, a zebra head. Next I had to whip up the body.
I decided to make a lose fitting dress out of a zebra printed cotton so Ivy didn't get too hot. I didn't use a pattern and just went in blind which is what I normally do. It's risky but saves a heap of time. On this occasion I didn't do too badly. There are some minor glitches and shocking sewing but it's a costume and it will stay together and fit her which is the main thing. I also added a tassley tail which I made out of some black yarn I had stashed away. This is what it will look like all together...
All in all I'm very happy with myself. I think my favourite thing to do for my kids is make them costumes. I have made so many over the years and I'm excited and looking forward to making more for Ivy as she grows. Oh and we also found out why she wants to dress up as a zebra...
Cos that's what Maisy did.
For more wild creative spaces, check out Kirsty's place
*disclaimer: lot's of behind the scenes crochet is still being had in the house of Starr.
27 comments:
*thud.... picking self up off floor*
Wow M, that's a pretty awesome costume. I'd go in that if I could fit in it :) It's really very well done, I just love the little ears and those cute zebra eyes!!! Love it; nice work!
That made-at-the-last-minute-in-the-hot-weather costume is FABULOUS Melanie. Amazing. You definately need to have a massage before every creative endeavour!!
that's fabulous! I wish I could think of something so good for my children and made it so quick!
Absolutely fabulous !!!Lucky girl!
Annamaria
Melanie, Ivy is going to be the most fabulous Zebra there tonight. nice one! have fun.
That is such a wonderful Zebra costume! I think she will be the best dressed animal there.
OMG! I love it!! What an amazing costume to just whip up like that. It really is totally fantastic Melanie. Hope you guys have a great time. I can definitely see you coming home with costume prizes :) K
she is going to look so cute! you're a fab mum!
you will show us photos, yes?
xo,Jeana
Oh, that is cute and practical and clever and funny all at once. I love it. What a good mum you are. (Especially after that massage I bet!!! Mmmm, massage...)
so clever! hope you have a great time with your little zebra :)
I love it! Brilliant!
wow you have done such an amazing job it looks fantastic!!! have a great night
Way to go Zebra genius! Don't fancy a career change do you? There are a few costume requirements looming in my near future and if I have anything to do with it they'll all be based on 'empty' loo rolls...
This costume is truly great - your kids are super lucky! Love the Maisy reference - that made me smile!
<span style="">What a rad costume! she's so lucky to have a mum like you! love the details in the head. Hope she has fun. xo Meagan.</span>
what a great costume! truly inspired! and i'll be sending my kids your way too if the need ever arises ...
What a super cute costume! Nothing like a 1 1/2 hour massage... well before doing anything really!
What a cracker of an outfit Mel! It's really awesome :) Oh and don't you just love that Maisy!
Ummm that guest was me ;)
That is awesome..Great job!!! Now let's get back to that massage....I WANT ONE :P
And no worries I knew you still had crochet on the brain :P
Aw, so so clever! It's fabulous...I want to wear it!
Fabulous! I love the head!
Wow! I'm really impressed with your zebra, especially given how quickly you did. I bet she was adorable! And Maisy is big in our house, too, so I understand the reasoning.
Insanely Awesome... There is NO WAY I could off accomplished anything even close to that!! KUDOS!!
xo Steph
firstly I love the name Ivy- have I told you that? well i do. Athe costume is friggin awesome- Gawd you are clever- I just love it!!!
Oh, how adorable!! She was probably the cutest! Costumes are so much fun. I need to go read some more of your back posts to check out your crochet too!
Love the zebra costume...
Fantastic idea...
I have this and several maisey books...
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