What’s sexier than an IKEA bag?
Not much.
So strap on your meatballs and get to IKEA. Here’s what you need:
One IKEA bag
Blue tights
White T-shirt
Iron-on fabric transfer paper
Iron
Scissors
Tape
Optional: Empty IKEA meatball bags, IKEA measuring tape
Because cannibalism is kind of funny.
All awesomeness of this alien pumpkin-squash combo aside, I love the happy-idiot expression on the little pumpkin’s face.
You know you’re on the right track when a little rotting actually improves your jack-o-lantern.
2 (or more) yards of grey felt
White felt
Stuffing (optional)
Clear bra straps
Scissors
A Sharpie
A sewing machine
Very, very basic sewing skills.
1. Decide that this Halloween, you would like to wear something that:
a) is warm
b) is comfortable
c) does not rely on being a “slutty” version of a cartoon or fairy tale character for attention
d) is loosely based on one of your greatest fears
Congratulations: You’re going to be a swimmer getting eaten by a shark.
2. Buy fabric! And get felt! because it doesn’t need hemming! You’re going to need enough for a shark body and fins, so get at least two yards of grey stuff. Get three yards if you’re super tall. Wearing a too-short shark costume is lame.
Also buy white felt for teeth and eyes. It’s all about the details.
Many, many new items are up in the sisters oberth etsy shop. Dino hoodies (for kids and adults bigger kids), stuffed whales, and more to come soon. Check it out. For reals.
Children’s Small Purple Dino Hoodie
The Sisters Oberth 