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Simplicity Toddler Costumes 2788 pattern review by Barbmack

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Barbmack
IL United States
Member since 3/2/22
2 Reviews (patterns: 2)
Skill: Advanced
Type: Costumes
Fabric: Polar Fleece  [See other projects in this fabric]
Fit: Boxy or Loose (lots of ease)
Simplicity 2788 available on PR for $14.95 Pattern Details
Categories: Costumes  
Pattern Description: Halloween costumes: lamb, duck, ladybug, pumpkin, witch

Pattern Sizing: Toddler sizes: 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, the basic shapes looked the same.

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked that the pattern was very adaptable to make costumes other than those shown on the pattern envelope.

Fabric Used: I used polyester fleece and lined it with leftover lining fabric.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: My son and daughter-in-law wanted a blueberry costume for their 13 month old. I adapted the pumpkin costume from this pattern. I sewed it in navy blue fleece and omitted the jack-o-lantern face. I made the hat for the pumpkin costume, but left off the stem and added a blueberry stem from rolled felt. The pattern instructions had me put Velcro at the shoulder. My granddaughter kept trying to pull the Velcro open so I ended up sewing the shoulder closed.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I would use this pattern again. With the different pieces it can be used as a base to create many different costumes.

Conclusion:

Simplicity 2788 available on PR for $14.95 Pattern Details
Categories: Costumes  
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3 Comments
Nannerl said...(1/24/25 11:20 AM ET)   
Sweet as can be--both the granddaughter & the costume!
  
Sewiing Sue said...(1/24/25 8:48 AM ET)   
The [perfect costume to wear when reading" Blueberries for Sal"! Love the humor and inventiveness of the costume.
  
CateLe said...(1/23/25 10:50 PM ET)   
Super cute!! Great job! I especially like the stem on the hat.
  
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