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!

Step 1 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

Comments

[Possumeth]

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.

[Danger is my middle name]

I believe she is about 5'7"

[noclothes]

5'10" actually.

[Danger is my middle name]

argh, sorry! I forget you're so tall!

[al_fl]

You forgot the whiskers.

[Danger is my middle name]

I was running short on time, but by all means, add the whiskers on your costume :)

[balloon popper]

You always do a great job. Hope you win

[Danger is my middle name]

Thanks! I hope I win also, but theres so many good entries! Remind your friends to vote!

[SHIFT!]

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!

[Danger is my middle name]

thanks!

[pizzahungry]

This is the best costume ever!

[Danger is my middle name]

thanks :)

[greekfan]

I am for sure making this for my son next year! So cute!

[Danger is my middle name]

awesome! Glad you like it! Post pics, if you remember :)

[The Ideanator]

I did this out of a hoodie. I totally forgot about the paws though.

[Danger is my middle name]

I think the paws really add a lot of cuteness to the costume, but I imagine they could get annoying flapping around and stuff, although I had no complaints :)

[The Ideanator]

I'm going to try adding paws and better ears.

[Danger is my middle name]

You should post pictures!

[The Ideanator]

I plan on it. :D

[Danger is my middle name]

Awesome, can't wait to see it!

[balloon popper]

I should make it for my mom next year she would love it

[Danger is my middle name]

do it, do it! They are so cozy! I might make one just to wear around when I'm cold, haha.

[tbcross]

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!

[Danger is my middle name]

Aw, thanks! You should totally go as Max next year! I've seen a lot of little kids costumes but not as many "inner children" costumes for Max, haha.

[tbcross]

My inner child escapes quite a bit :) and there aren't any adult directions that I have seen. Thanks bunches!

[Danger is my middle name]

Yeah, I have seen a lot of wild thing costumes for adults but no Max costumes, so I thought there were probably others looking for one. I'm so glad you like it :)

[balloon popper]

5 stars

[noclothes]

What an awesome costume! You could make costumes professionally!

[Danger is my middle name]

You're biased :P

[balloon popper]

awesome

[Danger is my middle name]

Thanks :)