If you just can't get in the spooky mood I've included a few other children's fancy dress patterns for some fun sewing inspiration.

I just couldn't resist sharing these beauties, as a massive Little Mermaid fan as a little girl I would have loved this costume! Simplicity Disney Costume Sewing Pattern There were SO many patterns to choose from for this theme and I couldn't resist including them all for such a wearable look.McCalls 8032 would also create a similar look if the fullness in the skirt was reduced and the length increased, although I think the mini version is really rather lovely. McCalls 8032 dress pattern The sewing contest sees 12 competitors battle it out to be crowned the best amateur sewist in the country. This is a task that is close to our very own Angela's heart. When she was on holiday as a little girl in Minehead someone gifted her Mother with a yellow and white parachute and it was used to create a dress for her! Our favourite luxury pyjama pattern has to be the Carolyn pyjamas by Closet Core featuring a notched collar and the option to add contrasting piping details for a high end finish with short or long sleeve and trouser options. Closet Core Carolyn Pyjamas Sewing Pattern

Whilst many of us might not be quite ready for something as revealing as the amorphous dress there are lots more wearable designs incorporating subtle cut outs that can be sewn up in stretch fabrics. Here are a few of our favourites: The jumpsuits Bowie wore tended to be relatively fitted and to be made out of flambuoyant fabrics, have eccentric details such as oversized shoulder flaps or be paired with ostentatious blouses and accessories. Sewing Bee Patterns

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Absolute precision was necessary to pull of the beautifully simple and elegant dress. Even pleats across the bust, an invisible zip, a bagged out lined bodice, the pressure was on! Sewing Bee Patterns I always say I think I'd really struggle with the transformation challenge, but this week's challenge I could get on board with. The sewers had to use bright, bold sarongs to create something entirely different. Here are the beautiful dresses Angela created for mine and Ed's wedding 11 years ago: Sewing Bee Patterns and Fabrics Lauren, from Walsall, trained as a barrister and now works as a sales assistant since having a family. Find our boning here, bias binding here and hook eyes here. The Transformation Challenge: OAP Sleepwear to a Stylish Summer Outfit

Lizzie, from Bristol, is the creative director of her own graphic design company and was taught to sew by her mum. Her mum passed away when Lizzie was young, so sewing is a way to feel connected to her. If you want to get really nerdy with patchwork techniques geek out with our essential patchwork and quilting toolkit guides parts 1, 2 and 3. Transformation Challenge: Old Coats to Stylish Outerwear The Sewing Bees sewed with slippery fabrics and you can find my top tips for getting great results here. Our colourful ditsy print cotton fabric in yellow and purple would make the perfect partner for this delightful pattern. Yellow and purple cotton fabric We don't have a dragon themed dressing gown pattern, but we do have a dragon and dinosaur themed onesie pattern which also includes a cute matching outfit for your dog and wings! Simplicity 1765 is perfect for any aspiring fire breathing dragons! Simplicity 1765 Sewing Bee Tips and TechniquesAsmaa's first dress was a simple Tshirt dress with a bagged over top and sexy fitted skirt. I made Burda 6540 some years ago and added elastic at the waist to create the bagged over look. Sew it up in our royal blue John Kaldor ritual fabric and you will have a very similar looking dress to Asmaa's. Asmaa sewed up a dress fit for a princess including criss cross lace up design on the front and handkerchief hem. Simplicity 1303 gives you multiple options to sew up a royalty worthy gown including a lace up design and skirts that could easily be adapted to create a handkerchief hem. Simplicity 1303