Today's costume countdown: questionable children's costume patterns!
First up: Butterick 5597, issued 1991, photo courtesy Spessarite Sole:
Right. Creating shell-shaped breast pieces for a prepubescent girl? Nah, that wouldn't make parent OR child uncomfortable.
Next up? McCall's 2205 from 1985, again from Spessarite Sole's etsy shop:
I suppose sticking them in the flower pots is the only way to keep them on the ground when the wind picks up.
Last but certainly not least, behold Simplicity 8221 from runningalarm:
Imagine opening the door on this group on Halloween night.
MOM AT DOOR: Look at all you kids! Jenny, you're such a cute little elf. I'd better hide the cheese from that mouse --
MOUSE: Squeak! Squeak!
MOM AT DOOR: And the pirate and Indian, you're both so scary! And Timmy...well, uh...
TIMMY: I'M THE SPIRIT OF AUTUMN!
MOM AT DOOR: You're the what? I'm sorry, I don't think there is a spirit of --
TIMMY: I'M THE SPIRIT OF AUTUMN! I HAVE LEAVES ALL OVER MY JUMPSUIT!
PIRATE: Let me put the jack o' lantern over his head. That helps a little.
MOM AT DOOR: Yes, actually it -- wait a minute. Timmy, where's your treat bag? Are those dried leaves in your hands?
TIMMY: I'M THE SPIRIT OF AUTUMN!! MOM SAYS AUTUMN IS WHEN ALL GOOD THINGS DIE AND THAT IF I WANT CANDY I CAN GO STAY WITH MY DAD AND HIS TARTED-UP HARLOT!
MOM AT DOOR: ...
TIMMY: I'M THE SPIRIT OF AUTUMN!!!