craftgrrl | My Robyn Hitchcock inspired Halloween costume.

“Oh, Edward my love, is that a squid? Yes, I fear so, my pet. But, pray, leave it alone, let us go home, and take some cocoa."

Yes, this is my Halloween costume: a Victorian squid. Those of you familiar with Robyn Hitchcock’s song of the same name will understand my costume. I am very proud of how well it turned out. I used nylons and poly fill to stuff my "tentacles" and duct taped wrapped plastic rings for "suckers". The tentacles were duct taped and stapled to a slip under my skirt, for easy removal, in case I needed better mobility. I made the eye out of felt and pin backs. I also made the purse, which really can't be seen, from two old chiffon scarves and ribbon scraps. I doctored up an old straw hat with silk flowers, feathers, and ribbon, which also cannot be seen, unfortunately. The best part is the sculpey squid I made for my brooch at my neck.

No one knew who I was when I went out, but I was happy just the same :)