and thought it would make a great Hedwig costume. I shared a preview of my version on my blog's facebook page...and here is the final result.
Wondering how I did it? Me too. Just kidding. :) I found a free fleece hat pattern HERE. I adjusted the top of the hat to be a bit more square, and designed two little "ears" for the top. I lined the hat with white fleece. The owl face I just drew up, and appliqued on before I assembled the hat. I googled snowy owl images for some inspiration.
For the cape, I actually laid my daughter on the fabric and drew a wing shape. I then cut it out in both white and gray fleece, and also cut out a collar shape in both fabrics based on one of her shirts. I sewed the two pieces together along the outside edge. Next, I sewed some feather shapes into the fabric.
I finally sewed the top of the wing cape together and inserted it into the collar (which ties with grosgrain ribbon.) I only purchased a half yard of gray fleece, and had the white fleece on hand from our cloth diaper days...so total cost for the costume was about $3.
When the older children got home, they all wanted to try on Dolly's costume. I might have to make some more fleece owl hats this winter.
In the meantime, we have a fun new addition to our dress-up clothes.
My little owl couldn't be happier. Next up, the Hogwarts robes!
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14 happy thoughts:
Very cute! I love anything owl themed! Looks very soft too.
oh my goodness! adorable!
(we will have a hermione this year too.)
That is the sweetest costume. You did a fantastic job! And I love that your whole family has a theme - especially when it is Harry Potter!
That is absolutely adorable, great job Chris! can't wait to see your family portrait!
Absolutely adorable...a brilliant idea - I don't think I would have come up with it - she is clearly delighted.
Love the theme, btw.!!!
Adorable, Chris! I loved that costume that Erica made, and your version is just as cute. Love the Harry Potter theme!
looks great! i love harry potter!
This is crazy!! Up until a week ago my kids were all going as Harry Potter character!! Great minds, huh? I can't decide which is cuter, the costume or the model. Dolly is right!
Cutest Wizard and owl I've seen in a long time! Can't wait to see the whole group:)
Such an adorable owl costume! I love the hat. Thanks for stopping by my blog, michellepaige.blogspot.com and commenting on my rug. It was surprisingly so easy!
She is such a little cutie, and it's obvious you've made her day. What a good mommy you are!
How cute! The costume and the little model. :)
Too stinking cute! Really really like the head piece on this, the yellow circle fabric around the eyes is perfect!!! I can see her wearing this one after Halloween.
I really wish I was skilled enough to be able to follow your directions. That is such a cute costume!
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