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Where the Wild Things Are Max Costume for Any Size

Where the Wild Things Are Max Costume for Any Size
The main character, Max, in Where the Wild Things Are seems to be a popular costume for kids this year but when noclothes  wanted to be be Max for Halloween, should couldn't find a costume for an adult and asked me to make one for her.  Of course I said yes!
It might look complicated, but basically if you can use scissors and a sewing machine and have a bit of confidence time, you can make this costume!
 
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Step 1Materials

Materials
For this project you will need:
-polar fleece, different amount depending on the size (I got 4 yards and ended up using only about 3)
-zipper or velcro
-baggy pants, baggy shirt and hood to use for a pattern (don't worry, you don't have to cut them up!)
-sewing machine (you could do this by hand if you have all the time in the world)
-thick paper, in gold if you can find it
-cheap/old shoes
-small amount of dark colored fabric
-scissors
-pins
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31 comments
Apr 17, 2011. 5:39 PMPossumeth says:
How tall is the model? I'm asking because I don't want to buy too much fabric and I want to base how much I buy off of this.
Apr 28, 2011. 8:49 PMnoclothes says:
5'10" actually.
Nov 29, 2010. 11:43 AMal_fl says:
You forgot the whiskers.
Nov 10, 2010. 4:35 PMballoon popper says:
You always do a great job. Hope you win
Nov 8, 2010. 12:13 PMSHIFT! says:
Nice job as always Danger! If I ever have kids, become an uncle caretaker or have a robot slave in need of a disguise, I will have to be sure to make this!
Nov 8, 2010. 11:07 AMpizzahungry says:
This is the best costume ever!
Nov 8, 2010. 11:10 AMgreekfan says:
I am for sure making this for my son next year! So cute!
Nov 2, 2010. 9:58 AMThe Ideanator says:
I did this out of a hoodie. I totally forgot about the paws though.
Nov 2, 2010. 4:01 PMThe Ideanator says:
I'm going to try adding paws and better ears.
Nov 2, 2010. 7:50 PMThe Ideanator says:
I plan on it. :D
Nov 1, 2010. 7:44 PMballoon popper says:
I should make it for my mom next year she would love it
Nov 1, 2010. 5:41 PMtbcross says:
You know I wanted to go as Max, my teenagers said they wouldn't go with me if I did! Well thanks to you next year I will!! Love this,thanks and you could be a pro!
Nov 1, 2010. 7:39 PMtbcross says:
My inner child escapes quite a bit :) and there aren't any adult directions that I have seen. Thanks bunches!
Nov 1, 2010. 7:47 PMballoon popper says:
5 stars
Nov 1, 2010. 4:32 PMnoclothes says:
What an awesome costume! You could make costumes professionally!
Nov 1, 2010. 3:12 PMballoon popper says:
awesome

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I'm just a girl who likes making stuff. If you have any questions or suggestions about any of my guides, feel free to e-mail!