I made View B, the Zebra. The directions are clear and easy to follow. The costume makes up as shown. I highly recommend you do the piping; it really enhances the look of the costume. My reservation has to do with the fact that this is a one piece costume for a small child. If your child is still in diapers, changing the diaper will be a challenge.
If you make this costume in fake fur, it will be very warm. The outfit includes footies. If the child is outside Trick or Treating or at a party, the soles of the costume will take a beating and get very dirty. The child cannot wear shoes with the footies; the costume feet (footies) do not fit well in shoes. Neither of my children cared for the headpiece. Maybe I stuffed it too firmly and it was uncomfortable? It’s a large structure and a little ungainly. The tail will not stay on through a lot of stress (such as games); it is just attached with velcro. For short appearances and photos, these costumes are wonderful.
Judith Hollenberger –
I made View B, the Zebra. The directions are clear and easy to follow. The costume makes up as shown. I highly recommend you do the piping; it really enhances the look of the costume. My reservation has to do with the fact that this is a one piece costume for a small child. If your child is still in diapers, changing the diaper will be a challenge.
If you make this costume in fake fur, it will be very warm. The outfit includes footies. If the child is outside Trick or Treating or at a party, the soles of the costume will take a beating and get very dirty. The child cannot wear shoes with the footies; the costume feet (footies) do not fit well in shoes. Neither of my children cared for the headpiece. Maybe I stuffed it too firmly and it was uncomfortable? It’s a large structure and a little ungainly. The tail will not stay on through a lot of stress (such as games); it is just attached with velcro. For short appearances and photos, these costumes are wonderful.