My family does themed Halloween costumes most years and my two youngest wanted to go with an Inside Out theme this year! They picked Joy and Disgust as the characters for their costumes and both fully embraced these personalities!
I used all Simple Life patterns for both costumes. I used the Quinn and Energize patterns for Disgust and Autumn for Joy. I used the simple version of Energize in the capri length and did the circle skirt (not high low version) of Quinn. I then added a quick belt using scraps of fabric, thick interfacing and a belt loop that I had on hand to match. For her neck scarf I upcycled the satin lining of a ripped up tutu in my girls’ dress up box. I also used the simple version of Autumn for Joy’s costume (which is by far the easiest costume I have ever sewn). To complete the look for Joy we bought an LED light (with remote) from 5 Below and a wig on Amazon. Both costume fabrics are from Purple Seamstress and were just perfect for re-creating these looks!
My daughter also asked me to re-create Bing Bong’s Bottomless bag to use as her trick or treating bag to match her costume. I loved her idea so much! I found similar candy themed fabric at Hobby Lobby and I wrote up a blog post for Simple Life with a free tutorial on a cinch bag using 2 different methods to complete her look. Now both girls have new trick or treat bags in the Inside Out theme. Head over here and check out the EASY and free tutorial to sew up your own cinch bag.
I just love sewing up our family costumes every Halloween and can’t wait to see what next year has in store! I hope you are inspired for your costumes and I would love to have you follow me on Instagram for my sewing adventures as well!
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