I'm not a Halloween person. I don't decorate, I don't like handing out candy, and I don't like costumes - bought or made. This, though, this I have to say I'm kinda nuts about:
I'm hoping at least a couple of you out there are familiar with the show
Peg + Cat? It's Lisi Loo's favorite show and was the only thing she wanted to be for Halloween. It was definitely do-able, and she was just so excited - I couldn't say no. Luckily she's too young to care that no one will have any idea who she is when she dresses up. Here's a picture for reference:
Pretty close, right? The leggings are a little different because I couldn't find striped fabric in colors I liked, and she was disappointed she wasn't getting new red boots, but other than that we're both tickled with the outcome.
The dress/jacket are based off of the
Mini Mod dress pattern by
Sewing In No Man's Land. I split the front in two and added room for the button "placket", lengthened and slightly tapered the sleeves, and fully lined it. I made the size three to be sure she had room to layer under it, but did end up shortening it about two inches.
The leggings were self-drafted and made from a really cute dark pink knit with little white ruffles on it. I LOVE this knit and am brainstorming ideas for the rest of it. I've complained before about the lack-luster selection of knits I'd found at Joann, but they're really stepping up lately. There's still a ton of stuff I wouldn't take even if it was free, but I'm finding more and more that appeals to me lately, and that's exciting (and dangerous!!).
I based the cap pattern off a few different free crochet patterns I found online. It's a little small, but that actually works well for the costume, I think.
Oh - and the Cat pattern was self-drafted, too, if that's not obvious. Made out of blue and white fleece. It was the part I was dreading most but (except for the leggings) probably went most smoothly.
All in all a success! One happy tricker treater down, one to go.
Linking up to KCW
here.
oh so adorable!! costume or not, I think this is the cutest outfit and hope that she will get to wear many times outside of Halloween. Love that coat especially!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!!! We are huge Peg + Cat fans and were so sad when our PBS changed it's air time from 6:30 to 9am. Boo! Now we can't watch it before school. This is so darn cute it hurts my heart and now I want pink ruffly knit from JoAnn's and to make Wub a Cat stuffy. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen Peg + Cat, but this is absolutely gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteThey play Peg+Cat episodes here in Australia, that outfit and your daughter are adorable and so us that cat!! Fun!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! my children love this Peg + Cat series. You made some fabulous stuffs, I shall make the coat for my daughter too. Happy halloween in advance! :)
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ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Paige and I would love to make the Peg costume for my granddaughter. I am having a hard time finding the pattern, any ideas? Thank you
ReplyDeleteDid you sew the cat? Or purchase it? Trying to find one for my granddaughter for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I came across your post when I searched for Peg Cat Halloween Costume. First I have to say that its spot on. Your daughter looks so cute. My daughter is obsessed with this show and I've decided to make her this costume. Would you consider sharing your cat pattern with me?
ReplyDeleteI came across your post when I searched for Peg Cat Halloween Costume. First I have to say that its spot on. Your daughter looks so cute. My daughter is obsessed with this show and I've decided to make her this costume. Would you consider sharing your cat pattern with me?
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