the blue blog archives: the first seam is the longest

The boys are going to decorate the faces on their own. We've got some black felt and fabric glue and they're going to cut out triangles and mouth shapes and stick them on by themselves. Can't wait to see how that comes out!!

Next up for me is all the elastic around the top and bottom and then the leaf collar and stem hood. The leaf is the boys' favorite part.

posted by alison at 8:54 am | in sew halloweeny

Comments

Good grief! I think my heart is about to explode from the cuteness!

Posted by: Erica at October 26, 2006 9:12 AM

So. Very. Cute. I can't wait to see the pumpkin faces!

Posted by: Amy at October 26, 2006 9:15 AM

Oh that is adorable. It's gret that you are letting them do the faces!!!

Posted by: patti at October 26, 2006 9:20 AM

I don't know how you do it. This year I told Superboy, "How about you be a Tae Kwon Do Kid!" (and just wear his uniform! lol)

Posted by: scoutj at October 26, 2006 9:28 AM

I'd be excited, too, if I got such a super pumpkin costume! Those are going to be awesome.

Posted by: Sarah W. at October 26, 2006 9:42 AM

The leaf is very cute. Hey, save it, they could be strawberries next year!

Posted by: Monica at October 26, 2006 9:42 AM

Great sewing job! Something to look forward to when I have kids.

Posted by: Jessica at October 26, 2006 9:53 AM

they are so cute. it's so much better when they really anticipate it. makes it easier for you to do, and striving more for that perfection ;)

Posted by: helen at October 26, 2006 9:55 AM

Awesome pumpkins, they look warm too, very important in our neck of the woods, you always had to make sure you could hide several layers of clothes under your costume as a kid.

Posted by: Tracey at October 26, 2006 9:59 AM

How very cute! I remember my mom making a stuffed pumpkin costume years ago for my sister and this really brought it back.

Posted by: Caro at October 26, 2006 10:13 AM

Off subject, but I saw you planned to do another Weasley sweater. Do you think this one will be a KAL? For those of us who haven't tried one yet, but who have an inappropriate amount of excitement over a Weasley sweater? Just curious- you're so fab at these KALS (a little flattery never hurt, right? And it's true!)!
Thanks! Gorgeous pumpkins!

Posted by: Em at October 26, 2006 10:38 AM

They are looking good there! I finished ours last night ... phew ... I was getting nervous since our first party is today LOL!!!
I think it's great to let them do the face. =) Good lck finishing them up

Posted by: Brandie at October 26, 2006 11:11 AM

So excited...and so adorable!

Posted by: Wendi at October 26, 2006 2:40 PM

I cant wait to see how your little pumpkin costumes turn out. I am sure they will be adorable, and you are such a great mom for making their costumes too. What lucky boys they are.

Posted by: Sue at October 26, 2006 7:45 PM

So cute! I was hoping to make pumpkin costumes for my boys this year, but my 7 month old is a catnapper these days. Maybe next year!

Posted by: knittymama at October 26, 2006 7:47 PM

what a cute picture what ever happen to the website you had for the boys.

Posted by: patricia at October 26, 2006 9:31 PM

I'll be excited if I'm getting a pumpkin costume for Halloween. =)

Posted by: kessa at October 26, 2006 9:52 PM

Too fun! I've done a few costumes, and it's cool to see the kids amp up the closer you get to done. ;)

Posted by: Lynn at October 26, 2006 10:39 PM

They look great, can't wait to see the boys in them, too cute!

Posted by: yvette at October 27, 2006 4:23 AM

I am ever impressed that you make their costumes every year. I wish they could come trick or treat in my neighborhood!

Posted by: reese at October 27, 2006 6:24 PM

yeah, I like the leaf best also...it's reminds me of period movies...I wish I could use a sewing machine as good as you do...can't wait to see them all dressed up.

Posted by: Orli at October 29, 2006 12:06 PM