Halloween and fall porch goose outfits to sew
Six outfits from September to Thanksgiving, each in three sizes for 17, 23 and 27 inch geese.
Updated October 11, 2026

Porch Goose Witch Outfit
Photo is a render of the finished outfit.
When to sew which
The pumpkin and harvest outfits work from early September. The witch and ghost are for October. The turkey is for Thanksgiving week, and the scarecrow fits anywhere in the fall. If you sew one outfit a month you can change the goose with the season.
The six outfits
Porch Goose Witch Outfit17, 23 and 27 in geese, 4 h
Porch Goose Ghost Outfit17, 23 and 27 in geese, 3 h
Porch Goose Pumpkin Outfit17, 23 and 27 in geese, 4 h
Porch Goose Scarecrow Outfit17, 23 and 27 in geese, 4 h
Porch Goose Harvest Outfit17, 23 and 27 in geese, 4 h
Porch Goose Turkey Outfit17, 23 and 27 in geese, 4 hWhat goes into each one
Witch
The most involved outfit of the set: a black top with puff sleeves, a cape cut as a half circle, a two-tier orange skirt that you gather, and a pointed hat with an interfaced brim and ribbon ties. 14 steps, about 4 hours. Porch goose witch outfit pattern, hat included.
Ghost
White fabric only, which makes it the quickest of the six at about 3 hours. Porch goose ghost outfit pattern.
Pumpkin
Orange cotton with a green collar, about 4 hours. Porch goose pumpkin outfit pattern.
Scarecrow
A plaid or rust main fabric, a denim or blue fabric and a straw-colored fabric for the hat. Porch goose scarecrow outfit pattern.
Harvest
A brown print with a cream fabric, a softer fall look that also works in November. Porch goose harvest outfit pattern.
Turkey
Brown cotton with a mustard collar and band, for Thanksgiving. Porch goose turkey outfit pattern for Thanksgiving.
Sizes and fabric
| Measure | Small | Standard | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 17 in | 23 in | 27 in |
| Body fits | 19⅜ in | 26¼ in | 30¾ in |
| Body max | 19¾ in | 27⅜ in | 32½ in |
| Head max | 8⅝ in | 11⅝ in | 13½ in |
Height: base to top of the head. Body: around the widest part (fits = the size it is drafted for, max = the most it takes). Head: around the head and beak.
| Outfit | Main fabric | 17 in | 23 in | 27 in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witch | Main fabric | 1 yd | 1⅛ yd | 1½ yd |
| Ghost | White fabric | 1⅛ yd | 1⅜ yd | 1⅝ yd |
| Pumpkin | Orange fabric | ⅝ yd | 1 yd | 1¼ yd |
| Scarecrow | Plaid / rust | ½ yd | ¾ yd | ⅞ yd |
| Harvest | Brown print | ½ yd | ¾ yd | ⅞ yd |
| Turkey | Brown fabric | ½ yd | ⅞ yd | 1⅛ yd |
Cotton 44 in wide unless the pattern page says otherwise.
Photos are renders of the finished outfits.
Questions
How long does the witch outfit take?
About 4 hours. It has 14 steps, including the cape and the hat.
Which fall outfit is easiest?
The ghost. It uses one white fabric and takes about 3 hours.
Do these fit a 17 inch goose?
Yes. Every outfit comes in Small (17 in), Standard (23 in) and Large (27 in).
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