Where the Wild Things Are Max Costume for Any Size

 by Danger is my middle name
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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 1: Materials

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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
momijilover says: Nov 6, 2012. 10:03 AM
i used your general idea and this is what i came up with .
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Danger is my middle name (author) in reply to momijiloverNov 7, 2012. 9:04 PM
That looks awesome! Thanks for sharing!
yaniimo says: Sep 10, 2012. 2:43 AM
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I made this costume for a friends birthday and it was so much fun!
Possumeth says: Apr 17, 2011. 5:39 PM
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 (author) in reply to PossumethApr 24, 2011. 11:44 PM
I believe she is about 5'7"
noclothes in reply to Danger is my middle nameApr 28, 2011. 8:49 PM
5'10" actually.
Danger is my middle name (author) in reply to noclothesApr 29, 2011. 11:15 AM
argh, sorry! I forget you're so tall!
al_fl says: Nov 29, 2010. 11:43 AM
You forgot the whiskers.
Danger is my middle name (author) in reply to al_flNov 30, 2010. 7:06 PM
I was running short on time, but by all means, add the whiskers on your costume :)
homestuck says: Nov 10, 2010. 4:35 PM
You always do a great job. Hope you win
Danger is my middle name (author) in reply to homestuckNov 10, 2010. 6:44 PM
Thanks! I hope I win also, but theres so many good entries! Remind your friends to vote!
SHIFT! says: Nov 8, 2010. 12:13 PM
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 (author) in reply to SHIFT!Nov 8, 2010. 12:30 PM
thanks!
pizzahungry says: Nov 8, 2010. 11:07 AM
This is the best costume ever!
Danger is my middle name (author) in reply to pizzahungryNov 8, 2010. 12:27 PM
thanks :)
greekfan says: Nov 8, 2010. 11:10 AM
I am for sure making this for my son next year! So cute!
Danger is my middle name (author) in reply to greekfanNov 8, 2010. 12:27 PM
awesome! Glad you like it! Post pics, if you remember :)
The Ideanator says: Nov 2, 2010. 9:58 AM
I did this out of a hoodie. I totally forgot about the paws though.
Danger is my middle name (author) in reply to The IdeanatorNov 2, 2010. 1:51 PM
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 in reply to Danger is my middle nameNov 2, 2010. 4:01 PM
I'm going to try adding paws and better ears.
Danger is my middle name (author) in reply to The IdeanatorNov 2, 2010. 4:42 PM
You should post pictures!
The Ideanator in reply to Danger is my middle nameNov 2, 2010. 7:50 PM
I plan on it. :D
Danger is my middle name (author) in reply to The IdeanatorNov 3, 2010. 11:35 AM
Awesome, can't wait to see it!
homestuck says: Nov 1, 2010. 7:44 PM
I should make it for my mom next year she would love it
Danger is my middle name (author) in reply to homestuckNov 1, 2010. 8:01 PM
do it, do it! They are so cozy! I might make one just to wear around when I'm cold, haha.
tbcross says: Nov 1, 2010. 5:41 PM
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 (author) in reply to tbcrossNov 1, 2010. 6:27 PM
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 in reply to Danger is my middle nameNov 1, 2010. 7:39 PM
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 (author) in reply to tbcrossNov 1, 2010. 8:01 PM
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 :)
homestuck says: Nov 1, 2010. 7:47 PM
5 stars
noclothes says: Nov 1, 2010. 4:32 PM
What an awesome costume! You could make costumes professionally!
Danger is my middle name (author) in reply to noclothesNov 1, 2010. 4:44 PM
You're biased :P
homestuck says: Nov 1, 2010. 3:12 PM
awesome
Danger is my middle name (author) in reply to homestuckNov 1, 2010. 3:17 PM
Thanks :)
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