One of my closest girlfriends doesn’t have the slightest interest in “DIY,” but she LOVES Halloween and appreciates a handmade costume for her little boy, Easton. This means that at least once a year, I get to try my hand at “boy” stuff! This year, Mickey Mouse was in order for this cutie. Easton wore his favorite mouse ears, a store-bought white collared shirt and a pair of Addie’s black leggings along with the sewn pieces.
- I used Burda 9671 for the jacket. I had a really hard time following the pattern instructions and ultimately abandoned them altogether, but the jacket turned out fine in the end (good for a costume, not so much for church).
- I used this tutorial for the bow tie. I used fleece to line it because I wanted it to have a nice puffy costume feel. The tutorial was a cinch to follow, I’d highly recommend it.
- I started with this tutorial for the suspenders, but made both straps connect at the center back with just one suspender clip. Another great tutorial.
- For the shorts, I just followed a simple shorts pattern and then used fusible, double-sided interfacing to add two white ovals on the front. So cute!!
- I also made some little yellow booties to slip over Easton’s shoes; I think the booties totally pull the whole look together.
Isn’t he the cutest thing? I’m so blessed to have my girls grow up alongside the children of my closest friends!
Comments & Reviews
Stacie says
Does anyone know where I can get this in a size 2t-3t
Anali says
Hi! – I’ve been looking for Mickey outfits for a long time, and this is by far my fave!! – great job!!
Would you mind sharing how you made the booties? Super cute!
Thanks,
girlinspired says
Hi Anali, Thanks! I cut two boot shapes out of felt and sewed together down the front seam and back seam. Then I cut an oval for the bottom and sewed it to the boot shape – does that make sense? I just made them large enough that they could slip over shoes. I may have also folded down the top opening and added some elastic to the casing.
Lacy says
Who can make this? I do not have a sewing machine and want this original looking outfit instead of the not so cute fake looking costumes they have out there. Please let me know.
girlinspired says
Hi Lacy, I’m sorry – I don’t have a resource to offer, but I think you could put together the look yourself – check thrift stores for a black coat, then add a white shirt underneath. You can probably find plain red shorts somewhere – cut some circles out of felt and hot glue them on the front of the shorts. Then, you just need a yellow bow tie – I bet you could find one online somewhere or hire someone on etsy that makes boy’s bow ties. Good luck!!
Veronica says
In love with this little costume! I am horrible at sewing. I could probably make (well try my best! Ha) everything but the jacket. Do you still have it and I could purchase it??
Israel Nerys says
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Israel Nerys says
I would love a costume like this for my little ones first birthday. How long did it take you to make it?
Lanie says
Over the top cute Stef! :)He is adorable.
projectdowhatyoulove says
Omg so stinkin cute!!!! LOVE IT! but who couldn’t love mickey mouse and that cute little one!Nataliewww.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com
Anonymous says
So cute!!! Very ambitious on the coat!!!
Kristie-Creating Chaos says
Adorable. If Addie or Gracie still fit in their Minnie Mouse costumes from last year they could make the cutest little “couple”.
FatGirl says
sooo cute!
Erin @ Missy Mac Creations says
Adorable! Both the costume and the little man. 🙂