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Renee G.
Fostoria, OH
I started the Hobo costume by going to Good Will and doing some shopping. I found an old flannel jacket that was about a size to small, so the sleeves were short. Then I found a pair of work boots that were worn and a pair of overalls. At the time my son was two years old and wore a 2T. The overalls were size 14. I stuffed lots of plastic bags like the ones you get at the grocery store inside one bag and stuffed it into the overalls. In the chest part of the overalls I sewed on a pocket on the inside and stuffed the bag into the pocket. Then I had to cut down the straps to make the bag fit right on his chest. |
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For the large butt, I stuffed two plastic bags and did the same by making two pockets and stuffing the bags into the pockets. I then had to hem the legs to fit so he didn’t trip. I then took some hankies and sewed on some patches to give it that old look.
I took the whole outfit outside and rubbed in some dirt. I also found an old stocking hat around the house and borrowed one of grandpas old baseball caps. I added a little face paint, found a large twig and attached a hankie and thus we had ourselves a two year old Hobo! Everyone commented on the Hobo costume all night! He won first place in our town contest. Total Spent: $10 |
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