Sunday, October 19, 2008

Costumes of Halloween Past

Halloween is quickly approaching and Eric and I find that we turn into little kids when it comes to picking out a costume (at least we haven't resorted back to trick-or-treating). For the past few years, I have been using my newly discovered sewing talents to make Halloween costumes for Eric, Pazu and myself. Here is a quick review of what we've been over the years.

2006- Robin Hood and Maid Marion
I made both these costumes from scratch using fabric, a pattern and sewing machine.
After looking at these pictures, I got the notion in my head that the Maid Marion dress made me look quite overweight. So, I went to the thrift store and bought a velvet dress for like $7. I added a satin cowl and drapes and instantly became a Greek goddess. (I know, I cheated. I got two costumes this year).

2007- A Journey through History
Pazu-Purple Wizard (medieval period)
Eric as Young George Washington-1757 (he was often mistaken for Mozart)
Nicole as a Geisha-Japan 1922

So we were invited to a Star Trek party this year and went as holograms from the Holideck. I made this Star Trek cupcakes which were a big hit!
What we will be for 2008?

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love the costumes! You are quite the seamstress. Hope you two doing well. Virginia

ShirleyPerly said...

Great costumes!! Look forward to seeing what you guys are this year.