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By Susan Voigt-Reising

Playing Dress-Up

Why is Halloween such a phenomenally popular event? Psychologists tell us it's because dressing in costume is a chance to try on new roles--or express parts of our personalities we keep well hidden!

For grown-ups, it's license to drop everyday, responsible adult personas in favor of silly, evil, exotic or otherworldly ones. For kids, it's a chance to be that favorite superhero or character and express their endless creativity. What a wonderful outlet! So let the fun begin: Your favorite pattern companies are here to help with great ideas...


Show Me More!
Spud Knack | Woodland Friends
Winslet Wannabe | Clever Cookie
Perky Personas | Inspiring Tales
Some Like It Hot! | Girl Power

Sources

Kwik Sew Pattern Co., Dept. SN,
3000 Washington Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Web site www.kwiksew.com.


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