My Bright Hoot Owl!

Halloween may be a couple of months away still, but it doesn't stop me from planning ahead (which is a recurring theme in my life). I looked around for a costume or pattern that was similar to the bright owl costume I had in my head. Then I decided to make Macy's first Halloween costume. I decided on an owl from my current obsession with the funky birds since I've fallen in love with them during the planning of her birthday party. As of now, her costume is still a work in progress. I still need to complete a couple of finishing touches before it is completely done. More pics to come!

I made the base "jumper" out of brown fleece, modifying an infant animal costume pattern. 

The sea of feathers and my daughter's hand. 

 

I decided to string each line of feathers together so that they'd stay in line better, I used bias tape.

Three lines in, I decided to put the bias tape under the feathers, not on top like this.

I also made a wing "cape" to tie around Macy's shoulders with ribbon.

The hat was crocheted by my cousin from a pattern I bought from AngelsChest on Etsy.com.

 Here's the back, it's nearly complete!

And, the front, complete with hat!