Emma's Halloween Costume | Easy DIY Princess Dress

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0V7H1LOmuOQuliipHhz0SGD5D8v3ZURXiTnPA9rns0Aj67c98iUUyTi_6mYqkU6Oezd1QFVTbMQEa62S8bGWcZa-sXo7xUWzJFBDsfFbpXWSBuDpojI8pcamSDGGPDpiMfnJHAcKb1Ann/s1600/IMG_2757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0V7H1LOmuOQuliipHhz0SGD5D8v3ZURXiTnPA9rns0Aj67c98iUUyTi_6mYqkU6Oezd1QFVTbMQEa62S8bGWcZa-sXo7xUWzJFBDsfFbpXWSBuDpojI8pcamSDGGPDpiMfnJHAcKb1Ann/s1600/IMG_2757.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really wanted Emma to be a Pumpkin for Halloween.  Mike and I were both pumpkins when we were toddlers and I love the idea of the classic costume.  However, a couple of weeks ago someone asked Emma what she was going to be for Halloween - Cinderella.  Humph.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I knew if I still wanted her to be that sweet little punkin' I had envisioned, it would be a struggle.  Yes, I'm sure I could coax her in it for 10 minutes, but she wouldn't be excited - there would be no thrill for her.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Emma loves pink, she loves dresses, she loves jewels and she loves shoes, and I knew that if I made her a big poofy pink princess dress complete with jewels and pink shoes she would light up.  And, well, that's what we live for, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">UPDATE : Here is <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/10/happy-halloween-from-princess-emma.html">the reveal of Emma in her dress</a>! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyKHDSsvgxU9uRqMQUXW4eWPdD-G-STeOFul8mxiY9iFuzYAhRJmFwNsxP2h3ksteb880icpj97O8642h9dArUU-TKSx_21x0fdSEqkbN0wBPiWfrGJzjfar4bucn6d6UAAsHgbdWYF8X9/s1600/IMG_2759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyKHDSsvgxU9uRqMQUXW4eWPdD-G-STeOFul8mxiY9iFuzYAhRJmFwNsxP2h3ksteb880icpj97O8642h9dArUU-TKSx_21x0fdSEqkbN0wBPiWfrGJzjfar4bucn6d6UAAsHgbdWYF8X9/s1600/IMG_2759.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was a little intimidated by making a dress from scratch - I don't know how to install zippers and every time I try to make her a piece of clothing the proportions seem to be off.  I wanted this dress to look like a real dress, but be something she would be comfy in and could play dress up with for the next year or so.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, I started with a cotton twill dress I found at GapKids for $8 - it was on clearance.  I thought it would work perfectly as a structure, as my plan was to just put on a fancy pink facade.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started by putting a hem in the bottom of the pink fabric for the skirt, then pinning it onto the dress, overlapping it every couple of inches to make pleats.  *Please note, I am not a professional seamstress, so I realize my techniques are not perfect, but I just did what I needed to do to try to make something cute... maybe I'll inspire you to try it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzf6WyiBDchLEUV-fTNCU9ELpDGQQdAK-xPHjDzTfWiqqF3rlOInAmUYbf5ptDq8I0XChc9tWm-TrxnH6wFLgKPFELPqzTkidn5bt86b6x-nbSYlK6hZHRSnvVgM9dZ-liuvf8Z8uT0A0z/s1600/IMG_2761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzf6WyiBDchLEUV-fTNCU9ELpDGQQdAK-xPHjDzTfWiqqF3rlOInAmUYbf5ptDq8I0XChc9tWm-TrxnH6wFLgKPFELPqzTkidn5bt86b6x-nbSYlK6hZHRSnvVgM9dZ-liuvf8Z8uT0A0z/s1600/IMG_2761.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I stitched (with a machine) around the waist, then trimmed the excess fabric. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWin7q2dnGD5KJpGqj9T7Ib5Ev-rBOOzwpkZSKTqXKBP930h-ZUhEY6FvyaiW9q4Xlg9NQ6QpFd6_KGZOFQ6-LKUVKoUSkeEbpRHoDJAFj0joM0K7Lt0_ytDyd-kphFg1Qy9bpKnUSQj1/s1600/IMG_2762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWin7q2dnGD5KJpGqj9T7Ib5Ev-rBOOzwpkZSKTqXKBP930h-ZUhEY6FvyaiW9q4Xlg9NQ6QpFd6_KGZOFQ6-LKUVKoUSkeEbpRHoDJAFj0joM0K7Lt0_ytDyd-kphFg1Qy9bpKnUSQj1/s1600/IMG_2762.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next, I pieced the top together, allowing extra fabric to fold over the seam around the neck and arm holes. <br /><br />I should also tell you that I left the zipper in the back and just allowed extra fabric to fold over it to hide it. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjMDMzWLjw1PegAEju1vZ1DnIgtD_TPyqb_i2Y9kiiRFq4o0FcAHVZqSdUikZ80bK-zUiqBO4Opvg7AHq7V90VPc_LHnkx3HFxfWjFaRV6fHWIE5Hwas10fFyro3TLIk0cDjIsbdJeRs3/s1600/IMG_2763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjMDMzWLjw1PegAEju1vZ1DnIgtD_TPyqb_i2Y9kiiRFq4o0FcAHVZqSdUikZ80bK-zUiqBO4Opvg7AHq7V90VPc_LHnkx3HFxfWjFaRV6fHWIE5Hwas10fFyro3TLIk0cDjIsbdJeRs3/s1600/IMG_2763.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Done!  I'm going to wait until Halloween for the big reveal when she goes dressed for her school party, but you can see a tiny peek below. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">UPDATE : Here is <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/10/happy-halloween-from-princess-emma.html">the reveal of Emma in her dress</a>!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSAtt8TMvdGNkNOTliZS1QnB7Dv3uCtMsMPs-oF6cemzCEK7RPpV6T3FuQ37F79vHNPZ0YZoG4CZ1bafX0L_ZOkcPuWwiVVIYutIVT1nKn7DezsX4TMc_b4Hiffqbv-7jNNEvIg0AHT3P/s1600/IMG_2963.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSAtt8TMvdGNkNOTliZS1QnB7Dv3uCtMsMPs-oF6cemzCEK7RPpV6T3FuQ37F79vHNPZ0YZoG4CZ1bafX0L_ZOkcPuWwiVVIYutIVT1nKn7DezsX4TMc_b4Hiffqbv-7jNNEvIg0AHT3P/s1600/IMG_2963.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Pretty Pink Princess Slippers... we bought them a couple of sizes too big so she can get them on and off herself.<br /><br />I loved how excited she was to try on her dress - let's just hope she doesn't want to wear it to church!

Emma's Halloween Costume | Easy DIY Princess Dress

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