Sue and Shawn Kelly   List Building Experts
Another simple idea. 

This is the one I wish I had gotten a patent on in 1974 when I made it for my daughter Barbie.

Get about 1 yard of orange flannelCut out pieces like the ribs in a pumpkinSew them together with a fairly large opening at the top and bottom  and two openings for the arms  to fit through fairly generous openings( you will understand why latter)At the bottom sew in a pair of undies the right size just a few hand stiches  here and there For the top have them wear  a hunter green long sleeve T shirt or body suitFor the legs Hunter Green tightsIf you want a hat make it simple with orange flannel like a shower cap and a hand made either sewed or crocheted hunter green stem. Have them get dressed . Crumble  newspaper and put it through the openings working all around the child's body until you have a plump pumpkin with free movement. 
Unfortuately  I do not have any pictures of it  we had a fire in 1979I have pictures of Judy as Boy George before he cut his hair and one of Barbie as Cindy Lauper of Paul's costume he made of a pack of Marlboro's before smoking was verboten. I told him he could wear them but  could not smoke them. Sue & Shawn Kelly http://www.apsense.com/article/154580.html
Oct 28th 2010 14:28