Sunday, October 30, 2011

Rapunzel Costume



This month I decided to challenge myself and make my niece a Halloween Costume. She loves the movie Tangled and so I decided to make her a Rapunzel Dress.  I used Simplicity 2065- made in size 3- It is a slight bit too long for her and a little bit too big in the bodice. I read several reviews saying the bodice is sized too small and it is way too long but I didn't experience that.

It will be nice for it to fit her in January- I think she is planning on having a Tangled birthday party- so she can wear the dress then too!









This is my first time sewing something so detailed. The pattern was great- not too complicated, and I love the way the dress turned out!

My mother and I made the braid (Instructions for the braid came with the pattern). My mother also made the felt flowers just using felt, hot glue, and beads.

Seeing Marley play in this dress was just too fun!

Thanks to my talented sister Camille of Camille Nolan Photography for taking these photos of Marley!!


Eli wanted to dress up too, so we made him a makeshift Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume.  His real one should be better!


I will be linking up to some of THESE PARTIES!




 
 
Hope you all have a Happy Halloween!!!
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25 comments:

  1. SOctober 30, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    *Gasp!* You had me at Rapunzel! My daughter would just die if she saw this costume--it is gorgeous. Thanks for the info on the pattern--I may have to whip one up as a Christmas gift, since my girl LOVES playing dress-up year-round!

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  2. KellieOctober 31, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Bravo!

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  3. Morgane @ Bear,Dolly and MoiOctober 31, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    your dress is beautiful, I made the same costume for my daughter,
    I agree on the details...
    hopefully years of wear and hours of fun!

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  4. MelanieOctober 31, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Gorgeous! You did a great job.

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  5. Home on the Range ExchangeOctober 31, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    You did an awesome job!

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  6. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Oh, WOWWW! That is just plain gorgeous. I'd have LOVED a costume {well, even just the dress!} like that as a little girl!! Beautiful job! Can I beg you to share it here?

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/10/falling-for-crafts-challenge-7-holiday.html

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  7. PriscilaOctober 31, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Oh my! This is just gorgeous! Your niece is so so lucky she has such a nice and talented Aunt!

    Priscila @ jensennp.blogspot.com

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  8. Crazy WonderfulOctober 31, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    WOWZER!!! What a gorgeous costume, and a super cutie pie wearing it :D You win Aunt of the Year for sure!

    Shelley
    www.westermanfam.blogspot.com

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  9. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Gorgeous! Wish I had even an ounce of your sewing talent! Love the wig with the flowers!
    Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
    Hope you stop by and enter my current 500 follower giveaway @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/11/one-artsy-mama-giveaway.html

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  10. Rach H @ FamilyEverAfterNovember 1, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Holy COW! This is the best Rapunzel costume I've seen. You did an amazing job! If you'd ever like to link this or anything else at my link party, I'd love to have you!

    Once Upon a Weekend at Family Ever After starts Friday night

    www.familyeverafterblog.com

    Have a great day!

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  11. Rach H @ FamilyEverAfterNovember 1, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    ps- pinned and new follower!

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  12. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearNovember 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    How lovely! You did a great job. Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.

    Melanie
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  13. Handy Man, Crafty WomanNovember 4, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    She is just precious! Thanks for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  14. JulianneNovember 5, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    So cute! you did a great job!i bet your niece was in love with the dress!

    Julianne

    www.sewfantastic.blogspot.com

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  15. Trina@CraftAnyway!November 6, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Stopping over from Craft Anyway! Your daughter's turned out great, too! And she looks like she loved it! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Kara @ Mine for the MakingNovember 7, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    WOW! This has got to be one of my all time fave handmade costumes that Ive seen this year! You did such a great job on everything...love all of the details. Come on over and link up to my fashion linky party this thursday!

    Kara
    www.mineforthemaking.com

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  17. BritNovember 9, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Nice job! It is beautiful. And the hair, awesome! Thanks for linking up with us and sharing.
    Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  18. Raspberry Creek FabricsFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Oh my word! I've been looking for the perfect Rapunzel fabric and am having such a hard time finding the perfect purple tones. Where did you find your fabric?

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  19. BrenwareFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    I love the full side body photo because she looks like an angel floating. What a beautiful detailed costume! I adore your costume.

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  20. karaoke songsFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Wow,Purpal costumes are look on the baby is look so colorful and fabulous looking.Her hairs are so long.I impresss by this blog.

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  21. Become An IdolMay 22, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    Its more then awesome,beautiful stunning.I like it alot

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    I absolutely love this dress.. I've spent days and days hunting down a perfect tangled dress for my daughter!! I did wonder (and hope) if you make and sell your dresses? Its so accurate and stunning!! Well done!!

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  23. UnknownAugust 5, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    I am attempting to make a Rapunzel dress for my 3 yr old niece this year. Did you design your own pattern or purchase one? I would like her costume to be as authentic as possible and you did a wonderful job on yours. Any information you can share will be greatly appreciated! :)

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  24. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Hi Zoe,
    May I know what is the material you used to make the last minute ninja turtle shell, please?

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  25. AnonymousOctober 3, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Hi Zoe,
    Please can you advise me on what kind of materials did you use, to make the last minute ninja turtle shell.
    Gladys

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