Joy the Peacock - Halloween 2012
I have known that I wanted Joy to be a peacock since last Halloween. I don't know why or where I got the idea but I had a vision and her costume came out pretty close to my original plans.
Finding a leotard the right size and color proved to be impossible. I had kept my eye out for one for the last year with no luck so I knew I would have to make my own. A few months ago I found this little gem at Savers for $5.99.
Not only was it the right color of satin, it was also lined with a stetchy material perfect for a leotard.
It was my first attempt to sew something so fitted. I just winged it by combining the shape of a swim suit and onesie that we already had for a pattern. I couldn't believe it actually fit!
I pain-stakingly took off the silver, flower trimming and reused it on the leotard to dress it up.
I made the skirt out of the satin dress material and the tail from tulle decorated with peacock feathers.
The tail is attached to the leotard with a button so it can be removed. Because we go to our church's harvest carnival, the costumes have to be able to withstand bounce houses and carnival games.
I attempted to make little shoes out of the same satin dress but they just did not look right and Joy couldn't walk well in them so I spray painted her sandals to match. At least she can walk with ease. (Which is a big deal when you are 1)
Joy seems unfazed by her tail or her fascinator. I was so proud that she didn't rip it off the entire photo shoot.
This peacock has the most kissable face I've ever seen!
Claire's pics coming soon!
Incredibly creative and adorable, Kathleen!
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