How are your costumes coming? Only two days until our debut at the Truckerboo, and then later that night at a trunk-or-treat! I’m working away at Milo and Eliot’s attire, which is far more simple than the other costumes I’ve made this year.
I was so excited when a customer from last spring (who I made an Olivia birthday costume for) emailed and asked if I would do another custom costume for her. When she mentioned that she was hoping for her daughter to be a Rockford Peach from A League of Their Own for Halloween this year, I immediately knew this would be a fun, different project.
Fun fact: When I was in the beginning stages of labor with Milo, the midwife told me to wait at home a few more hours to make sure contractions continued. So, at about 2 am Dave and I were up, waiting, and decided to watch a movie. We had just checked A League of Their Own out from the local library, so that was our film of choice! Random, huh? I have a special tie to it, now, so this costume was even more fun to make!
I studied some images of the Rockford Peach uniform, and then came up with my own pattern for it. I am thrilled with how it turned out. The pointed collar, diagonal buttoned bodice and wide belt loops make it a recognizable costume. I love the circle skirt and barely puffed sleeves for a little girl.
The customer requested #1 because it’s her lucky number. With a little freezer paper, putting the number on the back was no sweat!
I thought I’d put forth a genuine attempt at accuracy on the labels. I used freezer-paper stencil, and fabric markers to get the logos as close as possible to real. They look great, right? I thought it was such a sign of the times (1940′s) that the league was called the “All American Girl Professional Baseball League.” There’s no way it would have that “girl” in there these days!
I don’t remember the last time I put buttons on something. Well, actually button holes. I had to get out my trusty manual to remember how to use my automatic buttonhole foot to make sure the buttons would fit! It was great practice, and gave me some confidence to attempt something buttoned in the future:)
I did add an invisible zipper inside the flap for added coverage and for ease of dressing. The belt was a simple tube, with one end sewn around the two D rings.
I may have tried it on Milo to make sure it fit. It did:)
I can’t wait to finish my own costumes next!
Update ** I will take a limited number of custom orders for this costume for Halloween 2013. Each custom costume is made to order and the price starts at $150.00. Please contact me between June 1 – June 8th, 2013 to get a spot on the list. Thanks!!**
137 Comments
Oh, my gosh! This is the cutest costume I've ever seen! Can I put my order in for two for next year already?!
Linda,
I wasn't kidding about taking orders now! Email me, and I'll be happy to make some ahead for you. You'd be the most on-the-ball mama around!
xo
SERIOUSLY!! You are so talented, and I'm already totally relieved that I have a costume maker for life:) I'll start brainstorming twin costumes for next year and get mine to you as soon as I've got it figured out. Who knew, well actually I kind of did, that your talents would turn out to be so rewarding for you:) You have a gift, girl.
This is amazing!! Love it!!
OMG! That is the cutest little thing ever! You are too creative!
I just came across your page from a link on pinterest. I MUST have this costume for my niece this year. Also, I think I will for sure be looking to you for custom costumes for my boys.
I’d love to make one for you. My Halloween fills up fast, so the sooner the better as far as custom orders go! I opened up for 2012 costume orders on November 6th this year;)
I am finally getting back to you. Do you still have spots available for this Halloween?
I sure do! Contact me directly for sizing and order information!
Love, love, LOVE!! I would definitely like to put an order in for a 3t for next Halloween.
How much?
The cost of this dress depends, as it is custom made to order. Contact me if you need more than one for a discount!
My daughter is going to be in the Reds opening day parade. She has to dress like a famous place or person From Ohio. She chose Dottie from a league of their own. Turns out she was born in incinnati, Ohio. This costume would be perfect. How much would it be, or where could I find the pattern?
I am lookig for 5 of these costumes for girls figure skating. girls are ages 6-9. Approximately how much per costume? and shipping to houston, bc, canada. area code v0j1z0? Thanks
I am looking for up to 6 of these costumes too, the problem is that I am pretty short on time. I was curious if I might be able to contact some of the people on here who have ordered them, and perhaps rent theirs. Of course, there would be compensation for you as well as the person/people who let me borrow. The kids in the portrait will be ages 8-10 so if you made them for the figure skaters, maybe I could hook up with them? I’m assuming there would be no way to make them within the next 3 weeks. I’d love to hear back! Great work! Oh — and if borrowing isn’t an option, and making new ones is — I wouldn’t even need all of the logo stuff. I just need the vintage baseball dress.
I just wanted to say that my Ava was the little girl that gave Miranda this daunting task. this costume is even more gorgeous in person. Ava was a hit with last Halloween
I have been looking for this costume for my 1930′s baseball themed wedding for my flower girls to wear. I am looking at purchasing 2 costumes. Would there be any chance they could be done in the light brown/tan color that is worn in the movie? Thanks!
Hi there Elizabeth! Congrats on your upcoming wedding! I can definitely do the baseball dresses in any color. Contact me directly to discuss details for a custom order!
Hi i was wondering if its not too late to get a dress done for 6a yr old. This is seriously her favorite movie and just joined a tball league.lol. i know she would love to have this even to wear outside of halloween!!! If let me know if its possible and maybe even possibly have 3 dresses
done. I have 7yo 2yo and 1yo so it be cool to get them all themes up and oll prob dress as the coach. Please let me know from what i see the dresses look great!!!
Hi there Javi!
I’m so happy you like this costume! Unfortunately I am booked through Halloween 2012. If you’d be interested after that, just for your daughter to have, I’d be happy to discuss details with you.
Thanks!
xo
Thats unfortunate but oh well put me down for 3 anyways. Heres me email mrjgonzalez17@yahoo.com so let me know what you need from me so we can make this happen.
Is it to late to put in an order?
Hi Molly! Unfortunately, I am booked through 2012. I’d love to make a costume for you in the future! xo
These are amazing! I would be interested in one or two for Halloween 2013. Please email at brownzuza@gmail.com and please let me know how much you charge. Thank you!
I am a team mom for a fastpitch softball team and was wondering if I could get a qoute on having 11 of these made if you are still making these. Thank you so much amanda vaughn
Hi Amanda, I’ll shoot you an email!
Hello! I love the Rockford peach costume and I know you are booked for 2012 but I was wondering how much it would be for one for 2013?
Thanks!
I know you said you were booked, but I really really want one of these dresses. I too have special memories with this movie and my mom. We watched it together since I was little. My mom is now very ill and I was wanting to do this for halloween with her. Is there anyway this could be possible?
Hello,
I know your booked…. but my daughter favorite movie ….of courrse you know! She’s beem asking for 2 years for this and I’ve looked everywhere, until I hit upon your site. Her boyfriend of 2 & 1/2 years just broke up with her and you haven’t felt pain until you have your very strong, smart, outgoing daughter in bed with you in a fetal position crying hysterically. She’s been invited to a holloween party and doesn’t want to go. But I’m possitive…. Yes I’m possitive this costume of a Georgia peach which we have watched 3 times since the break-up, will do the trick. PLEASE!
Oh Bea, I am so sorry. I have been through my fair share of break-ups and know it can be earth-shattering. I really would love to help, but unfortunately I am really, actually filled to the top! Taking on more orders at this point would mean sacrificing time with my family. I wish you and your sweet daughter the best.
ps I am making an extra set of patches for another customer. Because I screen-print them all at once, the additional time investment is minimal for that piece. If you are interested in some Rockford Peach Patches to add to a different dress, I’d be happy to make some for you. Send me an email through my contact page!
Miranda,
Thank you for your kind reply. And I do understand about family time. Yes I would love some Rockford Peach
Patches! Please tell me how much I need to send you and how, and I would be very grateful.
Fondly,
Bea Lyons
Hiya- found your website last month and have been exploring it ever since. You have great projects! My 3 yr old daughter wants to be a baseball player for Halloween, inspired from the book “Players in Pigtails” by Shana Corey. Excellent picture book about the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. I know you are booked up.. any chance of selling a pattern for the dress? let me know .. thanks! Kathleen
Hi there! I’m sorry but I don’t have the pattern in a shareable format yet! I hope to have it created into a PDF download by next Halloween, but for this year I am unable to sell it. I’m sorry for the inconvenience! xo
just thought I’d ask.. thanks anyway. keep up your wonderful creating!
Would you be willing to sell your pattern?
Hi Ren! I would love to sell the pattern for this costume, and have plans to digitize it and do just that. Unfortunately, it won’t be finished in time for this Halloween season. Right now my pattern is just a muslin that I created. I could sell you a copy of that, but there are no instructions, so you would have to put it together on your own! I will definitely have a graded pattern for this in child and adult size available for Halloween 2013. Thanks!
Good to know. I’d be looking forward to the adult sized one. I’m not talented enough to attempt without a pattern I think. Thanks!
I would be interested in purchasing a pattern as well, even in Muslin form- I have a degree in design but don’t have the time to construct my own pattern for this Halloween…this is absolutely amazing-I had planned on buying a dress pattern with similar lines and modifying to make identical but this would be a huge time and effort saver!!!! Please let me know my little girl is looking forward to being a “baseball girl”
Your work is amazing!
Thanks,
Ami
Hi Ami! I’m headed out of town and won’t be back until Oct 20th. That won’t leave much time, but if you’d like me to send out some pattern pieces then, let me know! xo
Thanks anyways, thats a little too close for comfort!!! Enjoy your trip!
r u taking orders?
I’m all booked for 2012. I’ll begin taking 2013 Halloween orders in April! I apologize for the inconvenience!
Wow. I was wondering if you could put me down for two. One of my girls is 6 and the other 3.
I have a 11 year old girl (size 10) that would love one for next year. Can you email me a quote? Saraasplund@gmail.com. You are very talented!!!
Hi, do you plan to sell the Peach costume anymore? If so how much and how small do you make them?
It is precious!
Thanks,
Megan
Hi there Megan! I’ll email you more details about the costume!
Love, love, LOVE!! Can I put in an order for Halloween 2013z. I’ll need it to be size 3t. Thanks!
Hi there Kristina! I’m so happy you love this costume! I begin taking Halloween orders in June, so I can’t wait to hear from you then!
xo
My daughter is doing a solo dance to a baseball song and this would be perfect for her costume….How do I go about ordering for March or do you sell the pattern as well?
Hi there Laurie! I’m actually booked through March, so I won’t be able to help you! I’m sorry! I don’t yet sell the pattern, but hope to have it available sometime next September. Thanks!
xo
Hello! I just saw this on pinterest and I think it’s the cutest costume ever. Do you make small adult sizes?
Hi there Jenae, I do make adult sizes. Everything is custom made to order. Here‘s an adult version I made (and wore!) this year!
When you have the pattern ready, I will buy one!!! This is adorable. I could make it myself, but who knows if I will ever find time to design the pattern. I’d be happy to purchase it from you! Thanks I’d need a pattern for a size 2T. Cant wait for my daughter to wear it! Email me when you are ready: knholdman@ncsd.k12.mo.us
I’d love one for next year!!
Oh my goodness this is the cutest thing ive ever seen. I’m seeing that you’ll start taking orders in June for halloween 2013…how do we go about making an order? I’m new to the blog world! My baby will be 15 months next Oct…do you make these that small? Any rough estimate what it would cost? My husband and I are both obsessed. One of my fav movies of all time. Thanks so much.
Hi there Marcy! I’ll email you:)
Hi there,
I ADORE this little costume! Can you please email me to let me know how much it would cost for an 18-month old and an adult costume? I’d also love to know how much you will be selling the pattern for.
Thanks so much! And very well done.
Hi Natalie,
I’m so happy you like the costume! All of my custom costumes start at $150, and are made to order with measurements. I begin taking a limited number of Halloween orders in June, and my schedule is typically full by early August. I am hoping to develop this into a PDF download before Halloween 2013, but I’m not certain that timeframe will work out. Depends on what unexpected life happenings come at me in 2013! I’d love to hear from you in a few months about the costumes, if you’re interested:)
xo
I would love this for my daughter for Halloween. Please e mail me and let me know about how to go about sizing. I was also wondering how much too. It is a great costume!!! missamotz@yahoo.com
Hope to hear from you soon!!!
Hi there Melissa! My costumes all start at $150, and are made to order with measurements, so sizing isn’t an issue. I begin taking Halloween orders in June and would love to hear from you!
xo
I am interested in purchasing the muslin pattern to make one for my 4yo DD. I think if I have the pieces and can figure out how to do it without instructions. I am also interested in a patch if you have any left. Please email me at krussell824@gmail.com if this is possible. Thanks!
Hi there Kelly,
I actually make the patterns all to measurements, and haven’t done a size 4. I am hoping to develop the PDF pattern to make available for sale before next Halloween. Thanks for your interest! xo
Are you compiling a waiting list for the pattern for this? I would love to buy the pattern from you!
I’ll be working on the pattern over the summer. I’ll definitely let you know when it’s available!
I reallllly would love to order this from you for next year!!! Please email me if i can buy one from you!!! Thank you
My email is kaleenpiccolo@yahoo.com
Love this costume. I was wondering how small you would be willing to make one. My daughter will be 9 months next halloween. If that is not possible I would still want to order one for the future. My email is sarahvnichols@yahoo.com. Please let me know what I need to do to order in June! Thank you!
Sure! Just email me and I’ll give you all the info!
I would love for you to make one of these for my niece. Can you get me pricing information?
Hi Brandi! If you’ll contact me directly, I can give you all the info!
I would love one! Please contact me ronnie_hickstx@yahoo.com
Go ahead and contact me directly for more info! Thanks!
Please tell me you are still making these?! I would love one for my little one for next years Halloween!!
Please email me. Mcorn1972@gmail.com
Please contact me directly for more info:)
If you have the pattern i would love to buy it from you. please if you could notify me at glhnh3784@yahoo.com if a pattern becomes available.
thank you LOVE IT !!!!
Thanks!I’ll let you know!
I love this… and I would love to order two for my little girls… could you email me the price?
I’d love to order one of these for photos!!
Hi Ronda! I’m not taking sewing orders right now (while I catch up on current ones) but will take a limited number for this costume starting in June. If you’re interested, please email me then! xo
Found you on Pinterest. I would love to know when your pattern is available to purchase!
Will do!
I grew up loving this movie and quoting it all the time with my softball girls! I’m wondering if I could buy a pattern from you? Or the patch decal pattern? This is awesome!
Me, too. It’s a fave! I don’t have the dress pattern ready to sell yet, but could email you the pdfs of the patches. I screen print them, but you could use freezer paper stencils to paint them on, I’m sure!
That would great! How much would you like for for the pdfs patches? My e-mail is MWoodworth07@yahoo.com if you want to communicate that way…I don’t know about you but that’s the fastest way to get a hold of me.
Thanks so much again for getting back to me!
Hi, this dress is amazing. I just came across it on pin trust. Can you email me all the price info? It would be for a 2 yr old for Halloween 2013. Nicole.desmond@yahoo.com
Happy holidays
Nicole
Can you email me, no hurry
For years I have been saying i wish i could make ones of these or find one for Halloween…I would love to see the details and pricing for an adult XS
I saw the pin for the Rockford Peach girl’s baseball uniform. Can you put me down for an order. A size 3t for my daughter. Please feel free to contact me at my email: evita.nieves17@gmail.com.
I would love to order this Rockford Peach costume for my daughter for hallowedn this year. Could you make it in a 3T? My email is ap_angelp@yahoo.com. Thank you, Angelique Poster
I would love to order two for my girls for next year!
Just wondering your prices!
OMG, I’m so excited this is one of my favorite movies!
Hi there Donna! Each custom costume begins at $150. I will take orders for Halloween 2013 the first week of June and would love to hear back from you then!
xo
I would like to be added to that list,my daughter will be 31/2 years old this halloween.Prob size XS4.Thank you
Carissa Drury
Please e-mail me the details so I can be put on the list!!! I will need a 24 month dress!!! Please please! I love this!!! wsclaxton@yahoo.com Please in the subject put Rockford Peach Costume so I know who it is!! THANK YOU!
Please email a price for a 24 months/ 2t Rockford Peach Costume. I grew up playing softball and watching this movie over and over!
Put me down for one! Can you email me some info
Hi there Jenni! If you’ll email me the first week of June, I can put you on the list for Halloween 2013. The cost is 150 and each dress is made to order!
Please let me know if you are able to get a pattern done for this Halloween! I’d love to surprise my daughters (and husband) with these. They will FREAK out!
. I don’t have a way to make the patches though. Will you be selling those separately? If so, how much will they be?
Hi there! I’m planning on having a pattern available before Halloween. Fingers crossed for that! I sold the pair of patches for $20 + 5 shipping last year, and if there is enough demand this year, I’d consider doing the same:)
I’m soooo glad i ran across this image in pintrest. I’m a softball fanatic and and i have 2 small girls now so if i can order suns of theses for Halloween 2013 that would be a blessing.
Hi there! I’ll be taking orders for Halloween 2013 the first week of June. Please email me that week to get on the list! xoxo
I would love two of these for my daughters ages 4 and 11 for the Halloween 2013. Our thought is for 11 to be Dottie and 4 to be Kit. How fun!!!! It looks like you might be pretty busy already… Best replica costume I have EVER seen!!!
Thanks!
Alycia
How soon can I order a dress for my lil one?!
Hi there! Please contact me directly the first week of June to get a place on the list for 2013.
Hi, I can’t get your contact section to work. Can you contact me for a 3T rockford peach outfit. I would love to get one this year (2013)
Hi there! The contact page is fixed now, thank you! Please set yourself a reminder to email me the first week of June, as that is when I’ll be taking orders for Halloween 2013!! Thanks!
I am having a baseball themed party for my 2 year old for her birthday in April. What would it cost to make a size 3t with number 7 on the back??
Hi there! Unfortunately I am taking a break from custom orders until June. At that point I’ll begin taking orders for Halloween 2013. So sorry I can’t help!
xo
I love this costume. I want to order it now for my daughter so I don’t forget!!!!
Hi there Kathleen! I will be taking orders for this costume the first week of June. If you set yourself a reminder to email me then, I’ll get you on the list! Thanks so much! xo
Is there anyway I can purchase the patches that go on the dress?
Hey! I absolutely love this costume n would like to place an order, but do u make it in adult sizes?
I was hoping to get this made for my daughter for Halloween 2013. How can I contact you directly for sizing info?!?
Hi Kristin! If you’ll set yourself a reminder to email me (using the contact button on my blog) the first week of June, that’s when I’ll be taking orders this year. Thank you!
OMG how much do you charge for this? If my next baby is a girl I want to order one from you.
Oh my goodness… Just found this on Pinterest and I’m OBSESSED! I’m due with Baby #1 in September and we aren’t even sure what we’re having; but if it’s a girl, I’d LOVE one of these for 2014! What address should I email when we find out the gender?
Congratulations Carly! Unfortunately I won’t be taking any more orders for this costume! I’m sure you could find someone local who could make a great one for you!
xo
I love this! I was trying to find someone to make this for me two years ago. Could you make it for a grown-up? I would absolutely love to have this and have my little one year old be a little bit baseball player. I like to dress up with him. Please let me know if it would be possible for me to put a deposit down for this. My e-mail is Sara.ward@bankofamerica.com
Hi Sarah! I’m sorry, but I won’t be taking any more orders for this dress. Feel free to share the photo with a local tailor and have one made!
xo
Oh that makes me so sad. Any chance you’ll release a pattern??
Yes is there anyway you would release the pattern and could I buy the patches? I am in love with this and I have to be one! I would pay more than $150 if you would make it for me??? I understand if not, but hope you would let me buy the patches and pattern.
Are you still making the Rockford Peach costume?? I absolutely LOVE it! Please contact me if you are…I’m very new to your blog but wanted to visit after seeing the costume on Pinterest!
Jenny
Oh MY God! I can’t believe my luck in finding you! Please send me details on how I can order one for my 1 year old! I am so excited I’m crying!
I am also interested in purchasing this pattern. I live in Rockford Illinois and it would be awesome to make for the local parade and have all my grand daughters in these. Please let me know if its possible, And Thank you I love it!!!
Was wondering if you sell the pattern only? And if so how much? Thank you. Beautiful work by the way!
These are fabulous. Did you get the adult version figured out? One of my friends is doing a Baseball theme wedding and these would be great for the bridesmaids but since none of us know how to sew we are having problems finding a pattern. Please Help!! We would buy the pattern if you were willing to part with it
I am originally from Machesney Park, near Rockford, IL, and I would love to have my two girls in these costumes this year. How much would it cost for a large one year old costume and a tall four year old?…and more importantly, it took me forever to scroll down so I’m not even sure if you have time for this year?
Thanks,
Cynthia
Hi my name is Erica and I need this costume for Holloween this year for my 3 year old and 1yr old. Can you send me some info on what I need to do to order this costume. Thanks
Any way u would sell the pattern and patches? I’d love my little girl to have this costume! Thank u for your consideration!
I would LOVE to order a Rockford Peach costume for Halloween 2013. Will you please email me to let me know if this is possible? Thank you:)
Hi Miranda can you please email me at artanderiva@hotmail.com I would like to get on the list for this costume. Thank you
I would LOVE one of these little Rockford Peach gems for my little girl for Halloween 2013. She will be two just days before Halloween so I imagine she would need some sort of 24mo. size, depending on the measurements of your pattern, I’ll contact you directly as well!
Need one child/toddler and if possible one adult Rockford Peach Costume.
Need two Rockford Peach costumes.
Need two Rockford Peach Costumes. Blackwoodtown@aol.com
How much for just the patches??
Can I order this?! I’m doing a “League of Her Own” birthday themed party for my daughter in September!!! This is a MUST HAVE!!!