Quick Costumes, Free Patterns, and More Halloween 👻

Published: Fri, 10/24/25

Updated: Mon, 10/27/25

Hello!

Halloween season is bustling around here, and it’s my favorite time of year! The neighborhoods are glowing with festive decorations, pumpkins, and mums. I’ve been busy making our family costumes and creating a few DIY decorations you can make at home. Plus, I’m bringing back my ultra-easy ghost costume made from cheesecloth—perfect for kids and adults alike!

Explore more DIY costume ideas, free Halloween plush patterns, and a few of my favorite fall projects below.

Thanks for reading and Happy Halloween!
- Cathi

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Easy DIY Ghost Costume

One of my most popular tutorials for BOTH kids and adults!

A hauntingly simple ghost costume made from cheesecloth—lightweight, breezy, and perfect for last-minute DIYers. Follow the step-by-step guide and make your own ghostly look in under an hour.

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FEATURED PROJECTS

DIY Couples Costume Ideas

Double the fun with clever and cute pairings for two.

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DIY Group/Family Costume Ideas

Easy and creative group costumes for the whole family.

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DIY Giant Glowing Pumpkin Patch

Turn your yard into a glowing Halloween centerpiece.

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FREE HALLOWEEN SEWING PATTERNS

Cat Plush — A purrfectly spooky companion.
Bat Plush — Easy and adorable for beginner sewers.
Ghost Puppet — A quick craft for Halloween playtime.
Centipede Plush — Creepy-cute and surprisingly huggable.

NEWEST PATTERN

Plush Halloween Sewing Pattern

A five-in-one sewing pattern featuring Pumpkin, Ghost, Witch, Candy Corn, and Monster characters—fun and beginner-friendly. Pattern includes video tutorials!

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POPULAR PATTERN

Headline Tote Bag
Sewing Pattern

A stylish, durable tote that’s as practical as it is pretty. Great for grocery runs, gifts, or hauling all your fall crafting supplies.

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FAVORITES

Oly-Fun™ Craft Material

This versatile, non-fraying fabric is perfect for costumes, masks, and quick crafts. Available in tons of colors and great for layering lightweight costumes like the cheesecloth ghost!

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