This Halloween costume is looking so cute! My vision is for this to look undeniably like Scarlett’s garden dress. The details finish the look. Several pictures of Memphis in this post were taken by my youngest daughter, Tiffany.
Finishing The Scarlett O’Hara Halloween Costume
The pattern used for this dress includes an overskirt. If your pattern doesn’t, you can still add an overskirt by cutting the skirt pattern from the sheer fabric and following the pattern instructions for a separate skirt. You will have to make a narrow hem using the seam allowance on each side where the lower sections of the zipper will be sewn.
The Scarlett O’Hara Halloween Costume is coming together, piece by piece. You can find part 1 of the costume ◄ here.
As soon as all the floral sprays are drawn and painted onto the skirt sections, lay the sheer organza on top of the floral skirt sections. Pin the top of the wrong side of the organza layer to the right side of the skirt. Sew two basting stitches along the top.
Gather, matching dots and seams, pin to the bodice per your pattern. Sew the seam attaching the skirt and overskirt to the bodice.
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The Halloween Costume Zipper
Although this pattern called for a regular zipper, I chose to add an invisible zipper. (Remember how I drew the flowers on the back so they matched up perfectly?) For those zippers, it is easiest to leave the back seam open while installing the zipper. (I had to work around the organza layer because I had already sewn that seam and the hem on each side of the zipper opening. Pulling part of the skirt through the opening to access the back seam made it a little easier.)
I love the Dritz Wash Away Wonder Tape for holding the zipper in place. It is much easier to use versus straight pins. It lies perfectly flat and secure.
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Use this Dritz Wash Away Wonder Tape
to make sewing this invisible zipper in easily!
Did you know that you can buy an invisible zipper foot?
Check it out.► invisible zipper foot.
Just be sure you buy the right one for your machine. Check out the details. These work wonderfully.
You can find a detailed video on how to sew in an invisible zipper here ►Ageberry.com.
Finish Details For The Scarlett O’Hara Halloween Costume
Cover the gathers at the top of the bodice with some of the velvet ribbon. Simply run a basting stitch right down the center of the ribbon and gather slightly. Hand stitch the ribbon on top of the gathered stitches. Make a small bow out of the velvet ribbon and sew it in the middle front on top of the gathered ribbon.
Halloween Costume – The Bow
This bow is made from pine green velour. I simply followed the pattern for the bow. The pattern is 12-inches wide and folded in half, ends up being about 5-1/2 inches wide. This particular pattern has a middle section that wraps around the waist. Then, two tails are sewn to the middle section, one on each side. It makes a generous bow.
The Hat For The Halloween Costume
Originally, the plan was to use velvet ribbon for the ties and the band on the hat. Knowing that this Halloween was forecast to be wet, cold, and windy, I decided to make the ties out of the velour, too. The velour ties pulled down over Mem’s ears would save them from the wind.
Halloween Costume – Making The Ties
For these, cut two pieces of the fabric 30 – inches x 6 – inches. If you can, use the selvage edge for one end of each. (Leave that end open.) Sew a 1/2 – inch seam down the edge to 1-1/2 inch from the end. Pivot the presser foot at an angle toward the opposite corner end and stitch to create an angle point. Trim the angled seam and turn the tube you make inside out. Repeat on the second piece of fabric. Press. If you are using velvet or velour, use a pressing cloth.
Place the selvage end along the inside of the hat crown. Sew a rectangle around the end with the sewing machine. The rectangle seemed preferable because it would cause less tension when pulled up to be tied. Sewing this worked much easier than I figured it would! Lol!
Halloween Costume – The Band
Measure around the crown of the hat, add 1-1/4 inch to the measurement for a seam. Cut a piece of fabric 6 – inches wide by your measurement. Make a “headband” out of this fabric. Fold the fabric in half lengthwise and sew a seam down the edge. Begin with a backstitch or two and end with one or two to help hold the stitching. Turn the fabric tube inside out and press using a pressing cloth.
I found this velour really slippery and decided to just line up the ends and sew a 5/8 inch seam connecting the two ends. Place this on the hat with the seam side toward the hat. The band covers the rectangular stitching and should fit a little snuggly.
A Rainy, Cold, And Windy Halloween
This Halloween ended up being a weather disaster. It rained all morning and then the temperatures dropped. The wind picked up and it was cold.
Fortunately, some of Sophie’s old coats fit Memphis. She ended up choosing a white spring coat and some white gloves saved her little hands. Although her costume was not shown off to its potential, she was euphoric, spinning around in her dress.
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