Creating your own Raggedy Ann and Andy Costumes from the book series, will be fun and iconic. The steps are simple, start with a base set, add some Raggedy Ann accessories and you will have an adorable couples cosplay! I am partial to homemade put-together costumes myself, and to this one in particular. It's so much fun to "create" a costume- so much more so than just buying one.
Well last Halloween, we decided our little redhead of a babydoll would make the perfect Raggedy Ann, and what better companion costume than Raggedy Andy. We got the Raggedy Ann and Andy pattern from Simplicity and hit the fabric outlet. Cost is about $45 each, we even made homemade wigs.
My mom is a seamstress so I was sure we would have the best costume! The fittings were the hardest part as we had to wrestle with my moms three labs. Get creative this Halloween and make your own Raggedy Ann and Andy costumes. Explore these DIY ideas to bring back childhood memories and stand out at any costume party.
A word from Brittney, the 'Raggedy Ann and Andy' costume creator: Our costumes were fairly cheap and easy to make. They cost about $30 each to create. For the yarn wigs and striped socks, we purchased them on Amazon.
For the Raggedy Ann dress I bought a tacky floral bed sheet set and used a plain white sheet for the apron. Check out our homemade raggedy ann costume selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our costumes shops. Raggedy Ann Costume: The Basics Creating your own Raggedy Ann Costume from the book series, will be fun and iconic.
The steps are simple, start with a base set, add some Raggedy Ann accessories and you will have an adorable doll cosplay! Andy costume is a red checked shirt, bow tie, and light blue shorts. He also has a pair of white-and-red striped socks and black shoes. Meanwhile, Ann is decked in a blue floral dress with an apron.
She pairs the apron with bloomers, striped socks, and black shoes. Destinee: My daughter, Madelyn, in her home-made DIY Raggedy Ann costume! I got the idea to make this when Madelyn fell in love with a Raggedy Ann doll at a consignment. I am Raggedy Ann, my daughter is Andy.
The wigs are made from straw hat tops with upholstery trim hot glued to top. Raggedy Ann's apron made from shower curtain, skirt is a dust ruffle, pantaloons made from curtain panel, and crinoline from old wedding dress. blouse and Andy's clothes made from thrift store finds.
make up.lipstick and eyebrow pencil.