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Jack O' Lantern Halloween Costume for Babies - Part 2

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6. On the bottom turn up edges 1". Make sure that this is done with the two pieces of fabric separated, this is going to be a hem, you do not want to sew the two pieces together.

7. Pin and sew along edge so that there is a 1" opening all around the bottom of the garment.

8. Repeat this process on the top part where the head hole is.

9. Thread elastic through the bottom 1" opening.

10. Pull the elastic until you have desired opening size, then sew.

11. Thread ribbon through the top 1" opening and leave long ends so that it can be tied after putting on child.

12. Cut leaf shapes from green fabric.

13. Sew onto neckline.

14. Create a Jack O' Lantern face out of the black felt.

15. Sew onto front of orange shirt.

16. Sew leaves and stem onto orange hat.

17. Put garment on child and stuff from the bottom with enough padding to make it look rounded.

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