Halloween Costumes

Sawyer, The Skunk.

I took the easy route for Sawyer and bought him a skunk costume from Old Navy. I thought about making it, but knew I would not have time. It was on sale for $15, so I probably couldn't have made it much cheaper.

Store-bought or handmade. He's stinkin' cute.

Spenser, The Ballerina.

I made the tutu and leg warmers. I bought the long-sleeved leotard and opaque tights. She wore her hair in a bun. Too sweet.

Mason, The Gorilla.

I wanted to die when Mason announced he wanted to be a gorilla for Halloween. I honestly tried to change his mind. When he wouldn't have it, I agreed. I used Simplicity 2855. If I ever made it again, I'd buy a longer zipper and place it in the back. And then I'd leave the padded, pleather stomach as one piece.

Joe made a mask for Mason out of the leftover pleather. It didn't stay on so well, so halfway through trick or treating, it went into his bag.

Jackson, Fancy Pants.

What can I say? I made the orange bell-bottoms, bought a long-sleeved black shirt, and Joe made a mohawk out of two white chair pads. Joe designed it and sewed it.

Only a few passing kids knew who he was ...

Carter, The Pirate.

I made the vest out of some vintage red and white fabric. He wore a long-sleeved white tee with some ruffly, elastic cuffs that I made. A black scarf on his head. A hoop earring and an eye patch.

The cuff.

(Taylor stayed at home and gave out candy.)