B.I.D.: The Patchwork Girl

The Patchwork Girl is a brave and comical character in the original L. Frank Baum books. She's also not a well-known character for people who are only familiar with the movies, so Lucinda had to explain herself at every stop. Thank goodness for the girl we met in town who loves the books and recognized the Patchwork Girl from across the parking lot! It made Lucinda's night. Well, that, AND the fact that she got to wear bright red lipstick.

Lucinda's costume cost nothing, not even much time. It was super-fast and easy, especially as it was one of the last I made on Hallowe'en Day. I used the basting stitch to applique the quilted star on the bodice of an existing dress and then quickly turned the curtain from their room into a temporary skirt (using basting stitch and elastic for easy removal afterward.)  The face paint was the fun part, anyway.


Grins don't get any better than this one, cute and happy and BRIGHT RED.