Simplicity 9703 Beginner Kids Halloween Costume Sewing Pattern S–M–L
Simplicity 2 Hour Express • Unisex Children’s Costumes • Wizard, Devil, Princess, Superhero, Clown, Ninja & Pirate Styles Sizes S-M-L
$12.95
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Simplicity 9703 is a vintage 1995 children’s Halloween costume sewing pattern from the Simplicity 2 Hour Express Collection. Designed for boys and girls in unisex Sizes Small, Medium, and Large, this multi-costume pattern provides numerous possibilities for Halloween, school plays, costume parties, dress-up wardrobes, theatrical productions, and imaginative play.
Instead of buying a pattern for just one costume, Simplicity 9703 provides the foundation for an entire collection of costumes. Change the fabric, colors, trims, and accessories and the pattern can be used again for a completely different character.
This makes it an especially useful vintage pattern for families who sew costumes for more than one child or for anyone who enjoys creating handmade costumes rather than purchasing ready-made ones.
Pattern Details
Simplicity 9703 is part of the 2 Hour Express Collection and includes multiple quick-to-sew children's costume variations.
The pattern envelope shows several costume possibilities, including:
Wizard or sorcerer
Devil
Princess or fairy-tale character
Superhero
Clown
Ninja
Pirate-inspired costume
Additional fantasy and character variations
View A creates an especially dramatic wizard or sorcerer costume with a long robe, flowing sleeves, coordinating cape, and tall pointed hat. Stars and moon details can be used to give the costume a magical appearance.
Other views use the basic costume pieces in completely different ways. Bright red and black can create a devil costume, pink fabrics can produce a princess or fairy-tale look, and colorful prints and trims can transform the design into a clown.
A cape can become the foundation for a superhero or other fantasy character, while dark fabrics can create a ninja-inspired costume.
The envelope notes that some accessories are purchased rather than sewn. For View G, the pants, headband, pirate hat, and belt are purchased.
Skill Level
Beginner-friendly.
As part of Simplicity's 2 Hour Express Collection, this pattern was designed around relatively quick costume construction. That makes it particularly appealing to beginners and to experienced sewists who want to create Halloween costumes without committing to an extremely complicated project.
Exact sewing time will vary according to the selected view, fabric, embellishments, individual experience, and any modifications made to the costume.
The different views also provide opportunities to practice useful sewing skills while working on a fun project.
Sizes and Finished Fit
This is a multi-size children's sewing pattern containing unisex Sizes Small, Medium, and Large.
Because this is a vintage sewing pattern, please do not select a size based solely on the modern clothing size your child normally wears.
Vintage sewing pattern sizing can differ considerably from today's sewing patterns and ready-to-wear clothing.
Please take the child's current body measurements and compare them carefully with the measurements and sizing information printed on the original pattern envelope before purchasing to ensure proper sizing.
Costumes may also have different amounts of design and wearing ease depending upon the individual view.
Materials and Fabric
Fabric requirements will depend upon the costume view, size, fabric width, and design selected.
This pattern offers plenty of opportunity for creative costume fabrics, including appropriate costume satins, lightweight woven fabrics, novelty fabrics, and other materials suitable for the individual design.
Decorative trims, appliqués, contrasting fabrics, belts, purchased accessories, and other embellishments can be used to customize the costumes.
Please refer to the back of the original pattern envelope for the manufacturer's specific recommended fabrics, yardage requirements, notions, trims, and supplies before purchasing materials.
What You’ll Love
The biggest advantage of Simplicity 9703 is the number of costume possibilities included in one pattern.
Rather than sewing one Halloween costume and putting the pattern away, you can return to this pattern for another child, another Halloween, a school event, a play, or everyday dress-up fun.
It is also highly customizable. The same basic costume can become a completely different character simply by changing the colors, fabrics, trims, accessories, and decorative details.
The unisex sizing adds even more versatility.
Parents, grandparents, costume makers, and anyone who enjoys sewing for children can get considerable use from a multi-costume pattern like this.
The 2 Hour Express concept is another bonus for sewists who want impressive handmade costumes without choosing an unnecessarily complicated pattern.
Pattern Format and What You Will Receive
This listing is for one original physical Simplicity 9703 vintage children's costume sewing pattern.
You will receive the original vintage pattern envelope containing the factory-folded pattern tissue and accompanying sewing instructions.
This is a physical sewing pattern that will be shipped to you.
It is not a PDF, reproduction, photocopy, or digital download.
Pattern Condition
The pattern tissue is factory-folded.
The original pattern envelope shows visible wear and creasing due to age, handling, and storage. There is noticeable wrinkling and edge and corner wear consistent with an older sewing pattern.
Please carefully review the listing photographs for the actual condition of the vintage envelope.
The cosmetic wear to the envelope does not change the factory-folded condition of the pattern tissue.
Vintage sewing patterns are older collectibles, so normal signs of previous storage and age should be expected.
Bundle & Save on Shipping
Buying Halloween patterns for several costumes or adding more vintage sewing patterns to your collection? Bundle and save on shipping!
Multiple lightweight sewing patterns can often be packaged together in one shipment, making the shipping cost per pattern more economical than purchasing each pattern separately.
Browse the shop for additional Simplicity, McCall’s, Butterick, Vogue, craft, clothing, and costume sewing patterns and create your own pattern bundle.
Bundling several patterns is a great way to prepare for future sewing projects while getting more value from your shipping cost.
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Shipping Information
U.S. shipping only.
Orders are carefully packaged to help protect vintage sewing patterns during shipment.
Processing and shipping time: Orders ship within 1–3 business days after purchase.
Estimated delivery time: Approximately 2–5 business days after shipment, depending upon destination and USPS service.
Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by weather, holidays, postal delays, or other circumstances outside the seller's control.
Multiple sewing patterns purchased in the same order may be combined into one package when possible for better shipping value.
Terms & Conditions
This listing is for one original physical Simplicity 9703 children's costume sewing pattern in Sizes Small, Medium, and Large and in the condition described.
Vintage sewing patterns have been stored and handled for many years and may show age-related wear such as creasing, fading, discoloration, worn edges and corners, small tears, writing, stains, or other imperfections. Significant condition issues observed are disclosed in the product description and/or shown in the listing photographs.
Please carefully review all listing photographs and read the complete product description before purchasing.
Vintage sewing pattern sizing differs from today's sewing pattern and ready-to-wear sizing. Please take measurements and compare them with the measurements printed on the pattern envelope before purchasing to ensure proper sizing.
Some accessories and clothing pieces shown on vintage pattern envelopes may be purchased items rather than included sewing pattern pieces. Please refer to the pattern envelope and instructions for the pieces associated with the view you intend to make.
Colors shown in listing photographs may vary slightly due to lighting, photography, and individual screen settings.
Please verify the pattern number, size range, costume options, condition, and other product information before completing your purchase.
