Scarecrow costume status update

It seems like no sooner did I post my previous complaints than Dad came over with a new battery for the camera. Terrible picture-taking to follow up on the terrible sewing ensued.

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( My try so far )

One of the buckles keeps sticking up no matter what I do. I think I may resort to tape.

Also I found a hat on Amazon that looks about right. Hopefully there'll be no nasty surprises when it arrives.