“Spellbinding Elegance” by Raine Emery

As a Halloween enthusiast, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of creating your own costume, especially when it comes to blending fantasy, cosplay, and personal style. This year, Simplicity.com has a real treat for home sewists and cosplay creators with the launch of Raine Emery's new “Spellbinding Elegance” collection. Raine Emery, a beloved cosplay influencer and pattern designer, has outdone herself with this captivating series of sewing patterns, perfect for Halloween or other elegant occasions.

The “Spellbinding Elegance” collection is inspired by a world of enchantresses, fairies, spirits, and empowered characters, each design steeped in fantasy and rich with intricate details. Her blue ballgown, S3029, is pure enchantment, with billowing tulle evoking the mystique of legendary fairy tales. The gown features a corset with back lacing, lace appliqué, ribbon rosettes, and tulle overskirts that float gracefully as you move. It’s the kind of gown that turns heads, whether you're at a cosplay convention, Halloween party, or simply living your best life.

“They don’t have to just be one style,” Raine emphasizes. You can personalize these designs to suit your vision—swap out colors, add embellishments, or adjust the silhouette to make it truly yours. It’s all about creativity and customization. Watch her Sew-Along for S3029 here.

For anyone who loves playing with shapes and textures, Raine’s ballgowns are a dream. “I love shapes and the contrast of shapes,” Raine explains by making her own costumes, ‘I’m in the driver’s seat and I get to tell the story,” she added. “I use fabrics and colors and shapes and textures to tell the story.” Her sewing patterns invite us to tell our own stories, one stitch at a time. Raine’s designs have captivated followers with her blending of fantasy and fashion into wearable art.

Inspired by water, her multi-hued gown, S3028, flows as gracefully as its source of inspiration. The off-the-shoulder top paired with a corset and poet sleeves gives the look an ethereal vibe, while the mermaid-style skirt elongates the figure with elegant draping and a whimsical godet train. The added collar, adorned with floral embellishments, is the cherry on top, making it perfect for any mystical character you want to embody. She goes into construction details in her recent video for pattern S3028.

For those of us who like a little bit of mischief, Raine’s devilish sprite costume, S3063, is not to be missed. The crimson corset and ballgown combination cloaked in black lace, along with sheer black wings, makes for a glam, edgy look. And get this—she even included pockets in the skirt! As any costumer knows, that’s a major win.

“What I liked about my patterns and the designs that I made is that they can be altered in any way,” Raine said. “They don’t have to just be one style. This could be pink and purple and turn into a fairy princess dress. You could just remove the wings and make it your own—add flowers onto the bottom, add flowers to the corset, and there you go.”

If you’re dreaming of a truly Enchanted Halloween Wonderland this year, Raine Emery’s “Spellbinding Elegance” collection is the perfect place to start. Whether you’re creating a look for cosplay, a fantasy costume party, or just to let your imagination run wild, these sewing patterns give you everything you need to make something truly magical.