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Homemade Halloween Costume - Thomas The Train

By Sharon Tara

Home Stager with Sharon Tara Transformations

October 28, 2011 01:50 PM

Homemade Thomas The Train Costume

homemade thomas costume

I've made a lot of Halloween costumes over the years, but it's been awhile. Time to start creating for a new generation.

In my recent post on homemade Halloween costumes, I promised an update when my grandson Zack's costume was done.

Thomas The Train was completed just in time for Zack's train-themed birthday party.

If you want to make your own Thomas The Train costume...I found my inspiration online from a blog called Mother Maker which has great step-by-step instructions.

I made a few small changes, but for the most part followed their directions.

I used mostly items I had, so it only cost $18 for paint, tape and hat boxes.

A lot of work, but well worth the effort.

zack's homemade thomas costume

Zack celebrated his 2nd birthday with Thomas

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Anna Dovger

Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX

Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Sharon, "two two" is exactly how train should sound in Russian language. Love the costume. You have a lot of patience. Happy Halloween.

Oct 28, 2011 02:43 PM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Sharon, you have a real talent...aside from staging - prop designs,and costumes should be regular parts of your craft.

Oct 28, 2011 03:36 PM

Rose King

David Tracy Real Estate - Friendswood, TX

Friendswood / Pearland / Houston Bay Area

This is a cool outfit! I love it! Your grandson looks so cute in his Thomas the Train costume! You are really talented!

Oct 28, 2011 04:40 PM

Shar Sitter

Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN

Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

No wonder you have been so busy! Holy Moly....that had to be alot of work. Too too cute.

Oct 28, 2011 04:50 PM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Such a cute costume for Zack..........Happy Birthday to the little dude!

Oct 28, 2011 10:54 PM

John Wingate

EXIT Shore Realty - Salisbury, MD

Salisbury MD Real Estate, 302.339.5185, Salisbury, MD Homes

That is so awesome!! I remember when my parents made me a hand stitched lion costume. It did not look as good as yoursbut I will never forget it.

Oct 29, 2011 01:32 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Anna: Thank you for noticing the "two two" - I wasn't sure anyone would get it. LOL! I'm not sure it's patience as much as determination! Sometimes I'm too determined for my own good!

Steve: Now that would be Heaven!

Rose: Thank you so much! I just followed some directions and added some extra details. I love creating!

Shar: Tons of work...some of it was frustrating. But, I'm happiest when I'm creating, so it was a fun project!

Roger: Thank you! He had his party last weekend, but today is his actual b'day so his "year in review" post will be later today.

Valerie: I'm lucky to have him in my life! I made the train, but Zack's mom dressed him. She had conductor hats (like he is wearing) for each kid at the party with their name on it.

John: Those are the happiest memories!

Oct 29, 2011 04:51 AM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Sharon that looks amazing! What a great job you did! You must have been such a fun mom!

Oct 29, 2011 06:54 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sharon,

That is brilliant, I am passing this along to a friend who has a little boy named Thomas who loves trains. You continue to amaze me and delight me. A

Oct 29, 2011 07:17 AM

Janice Ankrett

Burlington, ON

Staging Professional

Sharon, what a great grandma you are! I was wondering how he would wear it LOL. The hat just makes it perfect.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Zack!

Oct 29, 2011 08:08 AM

Judy Jennings

Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA

Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

Fabulous Sharon. You are a true artist! Happy Birthday to Zackaroni. :D

Oct 29, 2011 09:24 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Debra: I was very lucky to be a stay-at-home mom and loved it!

Alexandra: Great! Hope your friend likes it. If she wants to make one and has any questions, have her contact me.

Janice: He was a little afraid to get inside at first, but he "drives" Thomas like a pro now.

Judy: Thank you, and thank you from Zackaroni too!

Oct 29, 2011 10:53 AM

Janet Jones

Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI

Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Hi Sharon--the finished costume is absolutely amazing. You have an immense amount of talent. I have tackled a lot of things, but this looks pretty daunting. I saw your other post on Zack's birthday and I'm sure he enjoyed this.

Oct 29, 2011 07:15 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Janet: Don't sell yourself short. It was a lot of work, but basically just following directions and a little creativity. It was very time consuming...and required time for the paint to dry. He really did enjoy his party, it was a fun day. Thank you!

Oct 30, 2011 05:33 AM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Sharon ~ that train costume is the cutest! Of course the conductor is having a blast, too! Can he "wear" it again next year or will he be too big?

Oct 30, 2011 03:48 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Maureen: Thank you. I have no idea if he will be able to wear it again next year...or if he will even want to. We will probably come up with something new.

Oct 31, 2011 01:58 AM

Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS

Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC

Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

You're so talented Sharon! I bet you're the Mom/Grandma everyone is jealous of :)

Oct 31, 2011 06:57 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Lee & Carol: I don't know about that, but I appreciate you saying it, LOL!

Oct 31, 2011 11:13 AM

Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Your kid has so much fun because of you! Every Halloween a new unforgettable costume:)

Oct 31, 2014 04:48 PM

Sharon Tara

Portsmouth, NH

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Inna: I've been making Halloween costumes since my children were little. They are all grown now and the most recent costumes are my grandchildren! It's wonderful being able to do this for them.

Nov 01, 2014 01:17 AM