From: lcornell@carson.u.washington.edu (Linda D. Cornell)
Subject: Costume Ideas Summary
Organization: University of Washington, Seattle
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 20:11:35 GMT

Hi there,
I asked for suggestions a few weeks ago...just for the record, here are
all (hopefully I successfully saved all) of the responses.

BTW, I finally went with Errol Flynn type Robin Hood.  He has a belted tunic,
pants and cowl made out of a brown suede-like fabric with brass nailheads
for accents;  a forest green taffeta cape;  hat with feather;  bow and
quiver of arrows;  brown vinyl knee-high boot/spats which are actually sewn
to the pants at the knee so that they stay up.

Enjoy :)!
Linda Cornell
lcornell@u.washington.edu
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Hi, Linda,

I'm sure you'll get a zillion replies for suggestions.  It's a Catholic
church - how about a traditional nun's habit?  It's really funny on men,
since it is designed to hide hair.

Or Mario, of Nintendo fame, but the crowd may not be of an age to
appreciate this (easy costume - red overalls/painter's cap, and a dark
turtleneck).  This works best if he is on the portly side.

Could you post a summary of the suggestions you receive?  I'm sure that
most of us readers would appreciate the ideas at this time of year.

Good luck!

Diane
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From: Carol Parris <cp28+@andrew.cmu.edu>

How about Batman?  It shouldn't be too hard.

Also, since you talked about the Bingo, he could be a nun, policeman or
policewoman, a "bookie" (Guys and Dolls variety).  Good luck and have
fun.

Im' trying to work up something for myself and my husband,  last year we
were Rhett and Scarlett and took first prize at the party we went.  It
will be hard to top that.  I'd appreciate any ideas you may have.

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From: Jean Kerrigan <KERRIGAN@MAINE.bitnet>

On Mon, 5 Oct 1992, Jean Kerrigan wrote:

> WOULD HE MAYBE LIKE TO BE A GIANT BUMBLE BEE...I DID IT ONCE FOR MY
> NEPHEW AND HE LOVED IT...EASY TO DO WITH BLACK TIGHTS, BLACK TURTLE
> NECK, AND LOTS OF YELLOW ACCENTS, AND WINGS!...OR WHAT ABOUT(AND IKNOW
> IT'S AN OLD THEME, BUT OUDL GO OVER BIG WITHA BEANO CROWD!..ELVIS , THE
> CAPE, EXAGGERATED HAIR, BUCKLES GUITAR ETC??/GOOD LUCK

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From: MUSA M KNICKERBOCKER <32HYFEV@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU>

On Sat, 3 Oct 1992, MUSA M KNICKERBOCKER wrote:

Just happened to be reading the alt.sewing newsgroup for a class I am taking
in Computer Communications.
 
My granddaughter has a neat idea for Halloween this year.  She's going to be
a giant bag of jelly beans.  Blow up small balloons and put them and her inside
a clear garbage bag closed around the neck and tied with a ribbon.
 
Musa Knickerbocker   32hyfev@CMUVM.BITNET
Registrar's Office
Warriner 277

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From: VU Science Library <vusl@athena.cas.vanderbilt.edu>

 I like medieval costumes because they tend to be simple (as opposed to
 Renaissance with all that slashed fabric).  Shakespearean characters
 from the medieval plays would not be too time consuming.  
 Macbeth (maybe a little somber, but easy), Falstaff (lots of fun), 
 the Priest in Romeo and Juliet (Friar Lawrence?).
 
 A jester would be fun but might be time consuming if you used a lot of
 the harlequin effect.  A Quaker or Pilgram from the 18th century would
 be effective.  A hippie?
 
 this is fun!  Let us know what you come up with.
 Carlin

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From: lise@kepler.uucp (80734-romanov)

Linda,

One of the funniest easy costumes I've seen lately on a guy, was an
angel outfit.  The man borrowed one of his mother's white nightgowns,
and added a tinsel, halo, wings and a black eye in makeup.  All you'd
have to do is the wings,a nd those are easy with either cardboard or
nylon net stretched over florist wire.

Happy Halloween!
Lise

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From: nancyr@IFA.Hawaii.EDU ( Nancy Roth)

I've been invited to a birthday party for a little girl turning 2 at the end
of the month.  Her mother wants to turn it into a costume party and have 
everyone come as their favorite story book or nursury rhyme character.  I
have opted for Little Bo Peep because I don't have a Cinderella gown to wear.

There are lots of characters to choose from nursery rhymes that could be made
from normal clothing with an adornment or two along with odds and ends from
around the house for props.  I am borrowing a cane, adding an extra foot on 
its length and using that as my staff.  Now, only to find someone with a
stuffed lamb to carry.

Hope this helps. 

Nan
nroth@uhunix.uhcc.hawaii.edu

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From tekbspa!suneeta@uunet.UU.NET  Ukn Oct  6 11:04:57 1992

Hi Linda,

Sorry, I don't have any suggestions. But do you have a 
catalog of your costume designs? I am interested in the
children's designs. I don't care for the popular character
costumes, such as Ariel, Ninja Turtle, etc.

Thanks,
Suneeta

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