Little Red Riding Hood - Halloween Costume

Playing dress-up with my Mom's scarves, hats, costume jewelry and wigs was one of my favorite things to do as a child. Wearing an old dress, vintage shoes and a long strand of plastic beads was a doorway to another world where I could be a different person. My active imagination came in handy and always served me well as an only child.

Some childhood pursuits we eventually grow out of. My passion for costumes and make believe is not one that I grew out of. It clung on like a barnacle and started to evolve. I went from draping a pink blanket around my neck so I could be Princess for the day to constructing my own cape. With fabric, thread plus my trusty 1960's Singer sewing machine I can be a Princess or Little Red Riding Hood.

Empire waist dress with side-slit, hooded cape and werewolf corset all handmade by yours truly.

My werewolf. His name is Sky and he protects his Red Riding Hood from all the dangers in the forest.

If you have a dream costume that your inner-child has been wanting please do share. Perhaps my Singer can bring back the magic of make-believe for you as well.

 

I hope - like me - you all stay forever young-at-heart.

Happy Howling everyone!