My first shot at making a costume for Grace, or either of my kids for that matter...(update a lot later when I realized that folks are interested in looking for just such a costume) This was very easy to make! There are two greens from the fabric store, not quite batik, I can't remember what it was but a little bit of texture on them. Anyhow I just sewed strips of cloth together (right sides facing) using elastic thread in the bobbin. This was the first time I tried this and it worked perfectly. Hand wind the bobbin, don't pull tension on the elastic, it will do that as you sew. The top was just about 4 rows separated by maybe a quarter inch... maybe less. Just some small ribbons at the top to keep it up. The hat was an existing baby hat we had with felt eyes and antennae sewn on. I hand sewed them so it would be easy to take back out afterwards. 
I love how it turned out, and perfect for an infant, except for its incompatibility with the bijorn. Brian made and wore the leaf and apple!
It's Dia de los Muertos... and between hitting a little too close to the heart this year and being a little bit busy (though the latter isn't much of an excuse) we didn't do our offrenda again this year, but I do just want to list the beloved ones that I want to fondly remember today: Uncle Dudley, Grandpa Jerry, Grandma Jean, Gou mou, Tai Gung, Tai pa.
I haven't mentioned it, but Grace's birthday, 22 Sept is the same day that we lost Grandma Jean. I appreciate that Grandpa Em finds life and love on such a painful day.
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Hi there, I just came across your costume on a google search for the very hungry caterpillar. Your costume is adorable! I just wanted to let you know how cute I think it is. I have a little one that was born on the 22nd of September as well. Great day. Thanks for sharing!
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