Saturday, February 28, 2026

Halloween Costume 2025

My neighbors had a Halloween Party and since I actually could go, I decided to make myself a costume.  I went as a witch, but more a spring witch. (I wear so much black and I'm trying to embrace color)  

I used the Metamorphic Dress pattern from Sew Liberated. The bodice was short on me, so I redrafted it to be longer.  I also took in the center front and back and added that to the sides to correct the neckline for me.


The fabric is from my stash.  I had bought the bird fabric to make a spring coat years ago, but never got around to it.   The pocket is from a vintage linen. 

Then, I did a lot of research and made a hat.  I bought white felt to build the base and covered it with fabric I had from the dress and some satin.  The edge was bound in bias tape that I bought ages ago.  Full Disclosure:  my first attempt was too small, so I tried to make it bigger and it became too big, so I scrapped it. I was at the end of my fabric, so I decided to make patchwork, and honestly, this was a very happy accident!

And this is me in the costume!  I also painted some Dr Scholl Vans to match the blue/lavender in the costume.

Here is a close up of me in the hat with my partner


Would I make this again?  Well, I have since made another version of this dress in brown and lavender for Thanksgiving.  I've worn the brown one more, but I have worn this a few times.  I do have plans on making a few more.