With Halloween just around the corner, let’s talk about making costumes.
Have you ever made your child’s costume? You do not need special sewing skills to pull together a unique and fun idea.
Many store-bought costumes are $25 or more and are not warm or durable. Homemade costumes can be made to fit with room for cozy sweaters or to be used later for dress up.
I made costumes for my oldest boy for several years and will definitely be doing some for my youngest in the years to come.
Here was the soldier costume I made from a Thrift store jacket and some fabric remnants. Yes, there was sewing involved, but not finished nicely on the inside. (No one could see that though)
The hat was from our Summer vacation to Cape Breton, where we went to the Fortress of Louisburg.
I have made pirate costumes, a ghost (not a sheet over the head 🙂 ) and the Soldier. So much fun for me and my son never had the same costume as someone else.
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Below we have compiled a few super cute and creative ideas for you. Many of these are simple and did I mention cute!?!
Baby Gumball Machine
Pom poms! Now this idea would be easy, warm and comfy for any little trick or treater.
So cute and super easy to whip up this costume.
Lego costume! Easy, easy, easy!
GREEN Spray paint! Genius idea for any child who loves toy soldiers.
Some felt from the dollar store, a roasting pan and a little paint, and voila, a Ninja Turtle.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Now this is absolutely adorable! Yarn, pom poms, basin and a placemat (don’t forget the adorable baby!).
How cute! Do little girls even play with paper dolls anymore? I know I did as a child, but that was 30+ years a long time ago!
Felt again! Who would have thought you could make such cute costumes with it? I think a cute addition to this costume would be a “pouch” type opening in the front that people put the treats into. They would be filling the Piñata. Just be sure to keep away for those wielding a stick!
Found Here
My 2.5 yr old is obsessed with Curious George! This is such a great costume.
Oh, this would have been for my son when he was younger. Huge Star Wars fans here!
Star Wars by Melly Sews
More Halloween Tips and Ideas:
- Rainy Day Halloween Ideas
- Kids Craft: Egg Carton Spider
- Preserving Your Pumpkins
- Halloween Displays in Greater Moncton