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Familiar Fez
"I don't recall your name, but your fez is familiar" - Austin Powers
Last night I finally was able to finish the last pieces to Easton's monkey costume - the fez and vest. The pattern originally called for felt to be used for both items (and then embellished with rick rack), but I found this fabric in the home decor section and it seemed like a better fit. The downside to using it? All the pieces needed to be finished (since the pattern called for felt, there wasn't a need to hem,etc.). Instead of turning under the raw edges, I opted to line the vest with a burgundy sparkle cotton that was in my stash and used some purchased bias tape to finish off the arm holes.
Now I just need to tack the fez to the head and take some photos with Easton in the complete costume! Next up - a fun wedding gift and starting on Taylor's costume (I counted, 14 days until Halloween so I really need to get crackin'!).
Project: Simplicity 3594 Monkey Costume
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[1] On Oct-17-2008, Anary wrote:Oh boy...putting the Fez on Easton will probably end up like a "Monkey Business"..hahah. He will look soooo lovely!
This monkey costume is so cute..it looks so sureal!!!
[2] On Oct-17-2008, bernadette wrote:
That dec fabric really upgrades the outfit. Great choice! (Plus it eliminates the need for rick-rack, which I usually love but find annoying to apply evenly.)
Cannot wait to see Eaton in it!
[3] On Oct-17-2008, Jacqui wrote:
Sooo cute!!! I can't wait to see Taylor's. Only 14 days?!?! I better get to business with DD's costume. She's a pirate this year. We're just going with bloomer pants, peasant top and a simple vest borrowed from last years vampire costume. Arg!
[4] On Oct-17-2008, bernadette wrote:
Stacy - Are YOU getting a costume this year?
Mu husband bought us beautiful, hand-paInted and formed, leather butterfly masks at the Renaissance Faire this month. So If I have any excuse for a costume, that will be it, I think!
[5] On Oct-17-2008, Robin wrote:
The fez and vest look great! Easton is going to be one rockin' monkey.