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.

“The Shudder Drive-In”

This past weekend, I worked at The Shudder Drive In. Unfortunately, due to rain, the first night was cancelled. But, we were able to work the Friday and the Saturday shows. It was really good to be doing wardrobe, even if it was just for the weekend and totally guerilla style.

 We were tested for Covid on the 1st day of work and we made sure to practice safe procedures. 

Everyone on the cast and crew were really great. A special shout out to my new pals in the make-up department Alana Rose and Joe Bekzo. Their artistry was amazing!

Here is another article about the event.

Me with Musa Mahoney, probably one of the sweetest people I have met in quite a while

Beetlejuice Jacket Halloween 2017

My friend Kate Munchrath  of BlueBonnet Baking Co. needed a little help with her Beetlejuice costume this past Halloween. Her jacket was cute, but we knew it could go even cuter.

I had this really cool embossed neoprene. 

I changed the collar, added it to the pocket and extended the sleeves into cuffs.

I had these cool buttons to add an interesting closure at the waist and to tie in some green.

Triangle gussets were added on the side seams to give the jacket a feminine shape at the hip

Look at her cool shoes!  She did them herself.

(Make-up By  Bongo Roc )