To be honest, I don't enjoy making costumes. They're more fun than home dec (which makes me want to cry), but not a whole lot better. And, superhero costumes are so bitty and fiddly, especially in nylon/lycra.
This is 'my' Sportacus (gratuitous cute kid shot):
This is the real Sportacus:
Isn't he delish? :)I ordered the dancewear nylon/lycra from Denver Fabrics and used Kwik Sew 3029:
Lots of fiddling about and steam-a-seam, we have:
I tried on the pieces to stress test them and they performed very well. I'm not too thrilled with the badge I made, but I sew, I don't craft.
Natasha, the Mom, promised pictures from the party. I have my fingers crossed that the costume performs well. It's my first adult male dance costume.
The WTH of the whole experience.
I tried on the pants to make sure it looked right. How come my tush (not male, not dance-y, not size medium) looked like a million dollars in them? Years, countless yards of paper and fabric, and I find size M KS men's pants is where I should be. Seriously, what's with that?
Wow, What a fantastic job you did on both of these! I'll have to remember that KS Mens patterns are tush friendly!
ReplyDeleteDo you fancy making another one? My daughters 3rd birthday is in 3 weeks time and she's having a lazytown party. email me if you're interested.
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I would be most grateful.
Thankyou
Steve
Hi, I am too interested in having an adult Sportacus outfit made. I would be grateful of any info or advice. Many thanks!!
ReplyDeleteYOu did a fantastic job on the sportacus costume. I know you said you don't enjoy making costumes. Any chance you have a pattern on this?
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ReplyDeleteHi -- I am also interested in an adult sportacus costume. Any chance you would make another, or know of someone who no longer needs theirs? Thanks, JaneAnne
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hiya, i would really like an adult sporticus costume made for my brother, do u think u can help? email me if so:
ReplyDeletechocolate_eating_monster@hotmail.co.uk
his party is on the 31st oct so i dont know if ive left it 2 late!
thanku lucy
i'm one more person interested in an adult sportacus outfit - gcapiel at gmail . please contact me if it's possible to have one made
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! What an awesome job you did!! I know you've mentioned that you hate doing costumes, but I would gladly pay you for an adult size sportacus costume! *begs and bats eyelashes*
ReplyDeleteemail me at: pinkarella7@gmail.com
Hello, I was wondering if I could have the patterns for this. I would love to make one of my own. My 2 yr-old sister loves this show. And we want to have a surprise party this december.
ReplyDeletePlease e-mail me: dy0494@wayne.edu
HI,
ReplyDeleteMY HALLOWEEN PARTY IS THE 30TH OF OCTOBER, 2009.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MAKING ANOTHER SPORTACUS ADULT COSTUME?
IF SO: E-MAIL ME:
ALLSTARSOUL@HOTMAIL.COM
Very interested in a child's 3t or 4t size sportacus costume for halloween. My son is obsessed and I can't find a costume online anywhere. My email is lthiese@lifetimefitness.com if you would like to send me a quote. Thanks for considering it!
ReplyDeleteGood job!! It's fantastic!! Can you send me the patterns or help me please!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
Helo. i'm Paul, from portugal. i Love Sportacus, has my all family. I am too interested in having an adult Sportacus, to make a surprise to my soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for any help.
paulo.oliveira1970@hotmail.com
Paulo
Hi, if it's possible for you to make another sportacus costume. could you please email me at pollybradbury@hotmail.com
ReplyDeletethe party is on july 10th thanks,laurence
HELP!!! I have been searching to purchase sportacus costume for my son. He is turning 3 in a month. His wish is to wear sportacus outfit on his birthday party. Is there anyway you can make it for him? Please email me vrtm_gul@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteAnd I live in California. Thank you.
awesome job! you have inspired me to go out and attempt this task, although I do not know how to sew I think I can use some of that iron on seam tape. My idea is buying a pair of already made jazz pants in royal blue aolong with a matching t-shirt for the best and cut them to fit the outfit. A white t-shirt underneath should do the trick too. For the hat I think I might search Academy for a Ski cap and hopefully I can find one in royal blue to attach white and black ribbon to. thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour costumes came out amazing. I have managed to get a Stephanie costume sorted for my daughter but I am struggling with a decent Sportacus costume for my husband. I beieve this thread is a few years old but I was wondering if you were still in the Sportacus costume business and any chance you could whip one up by Halloween? My e-mail is mccrackenk@ymail.com if you could let me know.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
Kristen