Last week I finished up four Halloween Costumes. I got to choose what to make for my friend's two year old daughter. It was harder than I thought. Not having a girl, I felt overwhelmed with the possibilities.
Initially I thought I'd turn her into a Disney Princess, or maybe a butterfly, but then she'd have the same costume as every other girl between the ages of 2 and 10. Then I worried that maybe she'd want to have the same costume as every girl between 2 and 10. Finally I decided to turn her into a superhero princess. After making her mom a cape a couple of weeks ago, I thought that she might like to be like her Mama. So the wonder woman costume was born.
The costume is complete with red leggings. They reference her famous red boots, while still keeping her little legs warm. The Star spangled hot pants were replaced with a simple knit circle skirt. And the bustier top was replaced with a long sleeve top with color block sleeves (because I ran out of red knit).
My favorite elements of the outfit have to be the armbands and the headpiece. I love how they turned out. The faux sequin fabric was picked up at Joann's. The faux red leather stars were cut out with one of my new dies for my accuquilt Go! baby fabric cutter. It made this costume to much easier to put together. Sew in Peltex interfacing provides the shape for the armbands and the headpiece.
I added a shiny gold applique to her cape. I know that Wonder Woman doesn't traditionally have a cape, but in my opinion, if a kid dresses up as a super, they need a cape. I used my Super Hero Cape Pattern, the pdf pattern is available in my shop.
I stitched the applique on the knit top. I always trust a stitch better than a fusible adhesive, especially on stretch fabric.
