A goose outfit can help your porch goose greet trick or treaters. Costumes can be worn over top of a display to create a focus, A well dressed goose can add character to your Halloween display.
Key Takeaways
S3186 is a direct commercial Halloween pattern for a 23” porch goose.
There are sewing patterns that include garments to make costumes for multiple goose sizes.
A 23” goose can also be dressed in a crochet witch costume.
Just because a costume says it is for a specific goose size doesn’t always mean it will fit.
Besides crafts you may be able to find a finished outfit. Check fit and closures before buying.
Which Pattern Best Fits Your 23 Inch Porch Goose?
If you’re looking for a 23-inch goose and a Halloween-first project S3186 is the most direct match. Simplicity S3186 is a PDF Halloween sewing pattern for 23-inch porch geese. It includes costumes for Ghosts Pumpkins Wizards and Witches making it the clearest Halloween choice.
If you’re looking for a 23-inch goose and a Halloween-first project S3186 is the best choice.
The Ghost and Pumpkin costumes include sheer overlays face appliques collars and hats. The Wizard has bell sleeves and celestial appliques and the Witch has a gathered skirt with a contrast cape collar and sleeves. S3186 also includes costumes for Thanksgiving. A PDF download of the pattern provides options of A0 Letter Legal and A4 format and offers pattern layers. An Average rating for sewing difficulty is a general gauge of how difficult the pattern is not how well the costume fits your goose.
S3158 displays a different type of outfit including a graduate costume and characters for the Fourth of July summer and a bikini. It is for a 23-inch porch goose and like S3186 contains an Average sewing rating. S3223 is for the same size goose as S3158 and focuses on spring and holiday costumes including outfits for a birthday and a leprechaun along with a bride groom and bunny. S3223 contains a PDF download for A0 Letter Legal and A4 format and offers layers.
sells easy-to-follow goose sewing patterns for $10.20 per 23-inch pattern. However the patterns do not include interchangeable costume details like atterns do. Compare the components of each design to determine which pattern offers the best value.
- Best for Included Looks
- Fit and PDF Details
- Halloween and Thanksgiving
- Ghost Pumpkin Wizard Witch Thanksgiving outfits
- 23” (59 cm) A0 Letter Legal A4 Layers Average sewing
- Occasions and Spring Holidays
- Birthday Valentine’s Bunny Leprechaun Groom Bride
- 23” (59 cm) A0 Letter Legal A4 Layers
- Rainy Days Patriotic and Summer Looks
- Raincoat and Hat Graduate Patriotic Characters Summer Dress and Hat Bikini
- 23” (59 cm) A0 Letter Legal A4 Average sewing
S3223’s details suit celebratory costumes and S3158’s details suit more varied porch and lawn costumes. Determine which costume details a pattern includes before purchasing.
Where can you find free sewing and crochet patterns?
Some free patterns are available for more simple crocheted or sewing projects such as cloth masks and doll clothes. There are a few free patterns for sewing goose clothes including a vest and a bandana set. Examine each free pattern carefully. Read the dimensions and details for each project to determine whether you are able to use the patterns as is.
Some crafts can be completed over the course of a few hours. Others require a longer time commitment or even an adjustment to your crafting abilities. For porch goose patterns choose a pattern based on your sewing ability and the time you’re willing to invest as well as the size you need.
Free Goose Clothing Patterns
Patterns for sewing capes or triangular bandanas for 17-inch and 23-inch geese are available. A reversible vest for a Large goose (about 21.6 inches) and a small goose (about 7 inches) are available as well. Check which size you need before you cut your fabric.
Crochet a Witch Costume for a 23-inch Goose
A 23-inch goose crocheted witch costume is available for free through. The costume requires a 5.0 mm crochet hook and two skeins of yarn. Each skein is 198g / 7 oz and 333 meters / 364 yards. Some of the stitches required for the project are single crochet double crochet single crochet decrease and double crochet increase.
To determine if this costume will work for your display look at the finished dimensions. The cape is 12.5 inches long and 12.5 inches wide (narrowing to 4 inches) at the neck, The hat is 5 inches long and 7 inches around with a 3.5 inch depth bow is 10 inches long, The Crocheted pieces can be adjusted to suit your needs.
Quick Projects and Patterns to Modify
A free pattern for a gathered rectangle skirt has an elastic waistband and a bow. The patterns say it takes 15 minutes to make. Another free pattern is for a sun bonnet which uses a single piece of fabric in a circle and therefore is a quick and simple shapeto make. These are good options when you need a quick change rather than a full costume.
A vintage capelet was drafted for standard 18” dolls and stuffed toys. Easier porch goose sewing patterns (free and taking from 15 minutes to more effort) include different types of skirts to full garments. Treat a doll-size capelet as an adaptation project and not a ready-to-fit porch goose pattern.
What about the Fit? or No-Sew Costumes?
A costume that matches the goose’s height can still be tight in the neck or chest. Standard outdoor porch geese are usually 23” tall while smaller fabric geese are often 17” or under. Height alone cannot confirm a fit so always compare the body measurements with the pattern and then decide to resize and/or cut the fabric.
Before selecting a size for your pattern take these goose measurements:
- Height from base to head
- Neck circumference
- Chest or shoulder width
- Base circumference
- Measure height neck chest base
To measure a goose find the height from the base to the head. Find the neck circumference and the width across the chest or shoulders. Lastly find the base circumference. Base circumference is important because if a costume is to be placed on top of the goose it needs to be big enough to go over the goose, The base circumference will also help determine how big the pattern should be. A pattern resizing guide recommends measuring the height of the goose neck and chest as well as the base circumference before altering a pattern.
Change or adjust a pattern to fit a smaller or larger goose
To adjust a pattern to fit a smaller or larger goose compare the goose’s body measurements with the body measurements of the pattern pieces not just the height. If there is a major difference in proportions altering just the height of a piece can make the neck opening or body of the dress too small. There are tutorials for making various designs for 17 23 and 29 inch geese which shows that changing just a couple measurement of a pattern to fit a goose will work for many different designs.
Make a simple no-sew costume
To make no-sew costume ideas for a porch goose use fabric glue safety pins or stretchy bands. Fabric glue can be used to attach edges and lightweight decorations to a costume. Safety pins can be used to secure overlapping fabrics and stretchy bands can be used to gather fabric to a body part. With any of these closures test it out on a scrap fabric first and check it doesn’t take the costume off the body. Fasteners can be placed in a way that distorts the costume least and check the costume from the front and sides to see if it is in place especially the neck and shoulders.
What Other Patterns Extend the Seasonal Wardrobe?
Halloween can be part of seasonal display and other patterns cover different holidays and themes. The porch goose collection covers fall and Christmas holidays porch and lawn geese spring holidays and special occasions sports themed outfits and America 250. For clothing these patterns can help make a seasonal wardrobe of an outdoor goose.
S3296 is different it is a plush-goose décor pattern in two sizes. A purchased costume is a convenience not a substitute for ensuring a good fit.
-Check to see if the stated fit matches your goose’s measurements.
-Check if the closures hold the outfit in place.
Prior to cutting fabric or sewing a stitch measure your goose and pick a pattern whose stated size and construction matches your purpose. First and foremost choose the pattern that suits your goose’s measurements. Measure your goose and decide on the design you’re ready to create.
FAQ
Can a 23” Porch Goose pattern be reduced to 17”?
Yes a 23” pattern can become a 17” pattern. Height is not the only consideration when adjusting a pattern. When comparing a 23” pattern to a 17” goose check the base to head height neck size chest and shoulder width and the base circumference. If you simply shrink every part by the same percentage you could end up distorting the outfit.
Can digital patterns be printed on US letter size paper?
Yes S3186 and S3223 can be printed on Letter size paper along with A0 Legal and A4. Check the pattern’s print scale and page assembly instructions. Incorrectly printed patterns can be a problem when precisely matching a costume to a goose measurement.
Can fabric glue hold a no-sew costume together outdoors?
Fabric glue is another option for a no-sew costume but test the bond on a fabric scrap first. Make sure that the areas glued together do not pull the fabric out of position especially if conditions are windy. Safety pins and stretchy bands are other options for holding the costume in position.
Can I adapt an 18-inch doll capelet to a porch goose?
Yes you can adapt it but an 18-inch doll capelet was originally made for astandard size 18-inch doll. You can use this pattern to make a porch goose but check the pieces of the capelet against the height of the goose the neck the chest/shoulder width and the base. Adjust the pattern after checking where the capelet needs to be wider to sit properly.
What yarn and hook does the crochet witch costume need?
The witch costume is crocheted using a 5.0mm hook with one skein of each of two colors. Each skein is about 333 yards/364 meters and the stitches used are single and double crochet decreases and increases slip stitch and chain. Review the stitch list to review the stitches before starting the project.
Is a plush-goose décor pattern meant for a lawn goose?
No a plush-goose decor pattern makes a stuffed decoration goose. is a plush-goose decor pattern that comes in two sizes. Costume patterns on the other hand make clothing for an existing porch goose so check the intended purpose of the pattern before choosing it to make a seasonal display.
