Documenting the Halloween sewing/patterns/materials-sourcing:
Belle: Simplicity 9902, with modifications to make the skirt more voluminous. Pattern is an okay starting point but the bodice is designed for a distinct bust/waist difference (which toddlers don't have), and also has too much ease. Fabric from @fabricwholesaledirect - poly satin and poly chiffon.
Squid: self drafted, with paper maché hat to give the squid body it's structure. Fabric also from @fabricwholesaledirect - scuba
Beast: McCalls 8135, with modifications (single breast, collar, omit lining). This pattern fits snugly, very little ease. Blue poly velvet from @fabricwholesaledirect and gold lame from @joann. This poly velvet has a lovely, liquidy drape -- great for a gown but the jacket required a more structured fabric, so I had to interface the whole thing. Also, this pattern is super complicated and not for the faint of heart. I couldn't invest the hours necessary to sew it nicely, there was a lot of gluing, it was good enough to pass in the dark 😂
Mermaid: self drafted with various knits in the stash and tulle for the fin. Shout-out to @fabmo for the reclaimed materials (boning in the fin and purple top) that went into this costume.
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