Running costumes

[IamTrike]

This was my buddy the elf costume for yesterday. I took a standard costume ripped the velcro out of the back and sewed it closed with elastic so that I could more easily slip it off and on without having to deal with being rubbed by elastic. I also split the fur collar in the front and then sewed the fur down so it didn't flop. The buddy hat was a nasty foam typ material so I pinned it to a headsweats visor. My buddy's wife made the santa costume with the stickable vinyl. It didn't hold up to the sweat so they'd probably use heat transfer vinyl in the future.

 

[Fruto76]

Thanks! I'm pretty excited about it. I have searched everywhere and I haven't been able to find pics of anyone else that has done it before.

I'm trying to decide if I need to do a white frilly underskirt too.

I did Vintage Minnie for the half in 2013. I used tulle under my skirt... it was the first and last time I did. It annoyed me and I was messing with non stop. For my hat, I used a cheap disposable tupperware type bowl that I spray painted, cut a hole on the top to add the flower through (on a pipe cleaner so it stood up) made two slits on the sides to slide painted card board circles in as the ears and put it on a black elastic headband. Stayed fine the entire race. I will find a pic to post..

 

[Fruto76]

I don't know how I missed this thread for so long... I love dressing up to run. I will add some of my pics this afternoon from past races. I'm still working on my shirt for wine and dine.

 

[HockeyMomNH]

I did Vintage Minnie for the half in 2013. I used tulle under my skirt... it was the first and last time I did. It annoyed me and I was messing with non stop. For my hat, I used a cheap disposable tupperware type bowl that I spray painted, cut a hole on the top to add the flower through (on a pipe cleaner so it stood up) made two slits on the sides to slide painted card board circles in as the ears and put it on a black elastic headband. Stayed fine the entire race. I will find a pic to post..

Looks great! Thanks for the feedback on the tulle. I'm thinking of going without.

I thought I had posted an updated pic here, but I must have just put it in the Princess weekend thread. Here's my Minnie so far.

 

[Fruto76]

That's adorable!

 

[zanzibar138]

Love the 'Buddy the Elf' and both vintage Minnie costumes! I agree about using tulle though. I've never personally run in it, but I can imagine it being super annoying (unless it's in tutu form and completely away from your skin).

 

[Kathymford]

Anyone have any updates on their Avengers' costumes?

 

[pxefig]

I live the buddy the elf one! How much fun! Did you smile a lot? Smiling is my favorite!
And Minnie is turning out so cute!

Anyone have any updates on their Avengers' costumes?

I have one that's nearing completion enough to almost be identifiable I think. Anyone want to guess what is is?

 

[Fruto76]

I have one that's nearing completion enough to almost be identifiable I think. Anyone want to guess what is is?
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Female Ironman? It's beautiful!!!

 

[pxefig]

Female Ironman? Its beautiful!!!

Close! I'm calling it Iron Elsa- I still haven't made the sleeves or added the snowflake arc reactor. Hopefully those will help telegraph what it is. It seems like I've spent forever planning and training and now I have 10 days to get three costumes done!

 

[Fruto76]

Here is my Merida from PHM '14 and Snow White from PHM '15

 

[Kathymford]

Wig and everything! You are ... wait for it ... BRAVE!

I'm sorry, I do apologize for the cheesy joke ... it's been a long day. But seriously, I don't even like running in my hat; I can't imagine a wig. Your costumes are great! I just keep looking for something to buy. I don't have a creative bone in my body. LOL

 

[Fruto76]

Olaf from W&D '14 (aka the last dry pic of the evening) and my small fries as Buzz and Jessie for kids races that same weekend

 

[Fruto76]

I laughed- I like corny jokes! & Thank you.

 

[SuzanneSLO]

For the Captain America 10K:

 

[Kathymford]

For the Captain America 10K:

I LOVE it!!

 

[Fruto76]

For the Captain America 10K:

You did a great job on this. I hope you come back and post a pic of yourself after the race weekend!

 

[cavepig]

Ok I'm struggling a bit. I'm signed up for the full in Jan and was thinking about dressing like Sorcerer Mickey, but I'm leery about the sleeves. I have an idea that involves a short, swing skirt, gold rope belt, etc. but I'm not sure weather-wise what to do for sleeve length/style. Anyone want to chime in with their thoughts?

Like above said do a tank and arm sleeves. I'm running the full with arm sleeves for my 'costume', I figure if I get hot I can remove them. Arm sleeves and a tank seem to be less hot than a long sleeve shirt in my opinion.

 

[zanzibar138]

Close! I'm calling it Iron Elsa- I still haven't made the sleeves or added the snowflake arc reactor. Hopefully those will help telegraph what it is. It seems like I've spent forever planning and training and now I have 10 days to get three costumes done!

I am not a Marvel/Avengers fan *at all*, but I did pick the Elsa Nice work!

 

[acbshada]

I felt like I needed to swing by and finally just say "these are awesome" after quite a bit of lurking in this thread. A lot of talent and creativity here, and it's so cool to look through.

I've been tossing around ideas for the Star Wars Dark Side 1/2 Marathon in April at WDW. But I'm wondering where do some of you who are sewing/creating these things find your fabric options? I checked out my local JoAnns to see what sort of performance fabric we had, but options/colors are limited. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you!