One of the nights on the cruise is a pirate party. Weirdly enough Jason and I already have pirate costumes from a youth group event, but the girls don't. I am not too fond of flimsy store bought ones and the handmade ones I found on Ebay were a fortune. I also needed to make four, one for each of the cousins. Inspired by a $75 one I found I set out to make my own, for much less and during naptime. I got these shirts on clearance from Gymboree for $4 and I bought a yard of black felt for another $4.
I made a super simple skirt with an elastic waist and then made the hem all pirate crazy. Then I made a little corset using my handy Crop-a-dile to set the eyelets for the ribbon. That's it. How stinking cute did it come out? In one hour I had four costumes made for just about five dollars each. Take that $75 Ebay lady!
So with that awsome savings I splurged on these fun tights I found on Etsy. I can't wait to see all of the little pirate girls! I just might have Halloween done in July! Instead of 10 minutes before we go trick or treating!
I love it!
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And the tights are the perfect touch! Great job!
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julie...you are such an inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I were half as talented as you!! SUPER CUTE!!! And the tights totally finish it off!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!
Those are so cute! You really turned some simple supplies into something super creative. I wish I could "see" things the way you do!
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to make more of those just to sell for Halloween time!
ReplyDeleteSooooo super cute! You are really going to have a good time at the party with cute girls in such cute outfits!
ReplyDeleteI love how creative you are!!! Those look so darling.
ReplyDeleteThose costumes look great!!! Have a wonderful time on the cruise!
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