Do you remember
two years ago, when I made Creed the Pigeon from our Favorite picture book,
Don't Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus? Well, guess what Creed was sure he wanted to be this year for Halloween . . . you guessed it, the Pigeon. And of course the costume is WAY too small so I had to make a new one, but it was worth it because he was very excited about his new costume.
I purposely made it too big because if he wants to be the Pigeon again next year, I am not making another pigeon costume.
I made a couple of improvements to the costume (thanks to some help from my mom who happened to have some stiff fleece interfacing for the tail), but the biggest improvement is this time we had the Duckling from the books too!
Here's an illustration from
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog incase you don't know what I'm talking about (In which case, you're missing out on the best book series ever. Guaranteed to make your toddler giggle)
Ollie made a really sweet Duckling.
Who wouldn't succumb to The Pigeon's charms?
Creed made it trick-or-treating to all of four houses before he said he was finished and wanted to go home. I told him we were going to stop by two more houses on our way home so my mom, who was with us, could say hi to her friends. At both houses when they offered him candy, he replied, "No, thank you!" How can he possibly be related to Larry, the Candy King?
Ollie made a really sweet Duckling.
29 comments:
First, LOVE the costumes! Amazing!! Second, I laughed out loud at the "No, thank you." Hilarious!
LOVE IT!!!! Any chance you would be willing to do a tutorial on how to make it? That book is one of my favorites (even before my little guy came along) and I would love to try to make it for him next year. I have zero sewing skills, but I can follow directions really well :)
Thanks,
Danielle
dsmith1mcla@hotmail.com
I didnt know you made those costumes?! Well, your coolness factor just went up a million times (dont worry, you're already at the top anyways)
You are awesome, and your babies are too cute! Great job!
At one door, when offerred candy, Creed replied, "No thank you, I have enough."
Crazy kid!
But fantastic costumes though.
WOW. love the costumes! Jack is going to ask to be this next year after seeing these pictures.
Amazing costumes. Your blog is SO fun to look at!:)
Oh, I feel like a broken record - but seriously, AMAZING costumes!! They look adorable!
I know it's been said before, but you are AMAZING! Love the costumes. Your boys are so adorable and Creed is a crack up. Thanks for making me smile.
I had to show my boys your costumes - they were in a mo willems mood today since we got the new piggie book from the library. they're impressed!
is that last house in draper?
i would like to make this for myself. would it be possible to share some tips with me? my email is gpermuy at gmail dot com.
Hello! What awesome costumes! So my son asked to be The Pigeon this year and the first thing I did was google costumes. Yours was the 1st hit! So great! Did you use a pattern of any sort? I was thinking a hoodie pattern and modify it?
Any recommendations would be great!
This costume is great! I'm hoping to have my son be the pigeon for Halloween but I haven't had any luck finding a pattern. Any chance you'd be willing to share your pattern or a tutorial? I am completely inexperienced at sewing so looking at a tutorial might make me realize I'm in over my head.
Could me email me your response either way: pkchavez77@gmail.com
Thanks so much!
Hey! I want to make an adult sized of this for Book Character Day. I am a teacher. Any tips, patterns, etc?? mval05@yahoo.com.
THANKS SO MUCH!
I know this post is really old, but is there any chance you have any tips or instructions on how you made this? I've been trying to find a pattern without much luck. Any tips or suggestions would be much appreciated!
Absolutely love!! Making one for my son tonight...is there a pattern you could direct me to? Or did you just wing it? If you could email me I would be so appreciative!! Chloe@mazmail.com
Could you please please please send me the instructions for making this costume? It looks amazing!! sarahmarieross@gmail.com
Wondering if you do have any instructions or advice for that amazing pigeon costume. If so my email is jennie.chalifoux@me.com. Thanks!
This costume is amazing! I'm attempting to make one for my 3 year old daughter. Is there any chance you have a pattern or a rough guide you followed? If you don't mind sharing, I'd LOVE to try to create a pigeon similar to yours! devon.canastra2@gmail.com THANKS!!
Hi! I know it's been a long time since you made this costume but my son came home from Kindergarten with a note that he needs to dress as his favorite book character this Friday and guess who he picked? I would really, REALLY appreciate any tips or a pattern if you could forward me one! Please, please, please!!! My email address is amy.e.hodgins@gmail.com. Thank you so much!
I'm a teacher and would love to pay you to make this for me! OR would you send me a tutorial on how you made this? I would appreciate ANY help you can provide a non-crafty teacher! Thanks so much! cwmolsbee@gmail.com
Hi There .. Amazing Costume !!! Was wondering if you could give me pointers on where to even begin .. did you make everything from scratch or was that a cloak that you were lucky enough to find ? Im crafty but not a sew-er .. My sons kindergarden class has been reading this book and i know he has his heart set on being this for world wide book day any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks So Much :)
Hi There .. Amazing Costume !!! Was wondering if you could give me pointers on where to even begin .. did you make everything from scratch or was that a cloak that you were lucky enough to find ? Im crafty but not a sew-er .. My sons kindergarden class has been reading this book and i know he has his heart set on being this for world wide book day any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks So Much :)
PLEASE do a tutorial!
So curious to know if you've ever shared your pattern or any tips with all these adoring commenters! I'm in the same boat and would LOVE to know how you made this. My kindergartners would die if I came to school in this Halloween costume :D.
I *LOVE* literary costumes, and the pigeon books are great. Costumes are superb and duckling so squishy cute.
I frequently think/say, "It's a taste sensation!"
Hi! I need pigeon and duck costumes for school for two first graders! Would love to buy these from you if you have them or will make them... we have until the end of October. Please email if there is any interest. candyhindersman@gmail.com
Same here. If possible can you email me as well. dhvnfun9@aol.com. I would greatly appreciate it
Great costume!! I love the arm/wings idea. Keep them warm while out and about!! Do you have instructions or a patter you can share. It would be greatly appreciated!! email is babita1989@aol.com thank you!!
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