Because I have twins I tried to think of costumes that would go together, but would also be unique and out of the ordinary. I came up with the idea of a Dalmatian dog and a fire hydrant. I am not sure where the idea came from, but it was fun to do. I simply … Read more
I couldn’t find an owl costume to fit my newborn so I made one! I sewed feathers on the arms and around the neck of a white onesie and put her in white tights with little brown ballet slippers built-in (from the Gap). I then took a white cap (the onesie and the cap were … Read more
My daughter wanted to be Jewel from the movie Rio, which is a blue macaw. I did not see any sold so I decided I’ll make my own Homemade Jewel from Rio Costume. I went to Joann’s fabrics and spent about $17. I purchased a periwinkle soft and comfy (I think that is what it … Read more
Each year I try to top what I made the year before and these DIY Peacock Halloween Costume Ideas are by far my favorite. I usually make costumes for my two best friends and myself each Halloween. About a year ago, we were discussing what we wanted to be for the next Halloween. We talked … Read more
My daughter was determined to be a peacock this year for Halloween. So after searching online for a Homemade Peacock Girl’s Halloween Costume Idea and not finding anything I liked I decided to make it myself. To make the feathered tail I first cut out a piece of cardboard to the width of my daughters … Read more
The picture attached is of my step daughter, Tayce of Gaston, SC. She wanted to be a Skunk for Halloween, so I made her a homemade skunk costume and you can call her “Flower” (from the movie Bambi). This Skunk Flower Costume was easily made out of a black hood sweatshirt and pants, white fur … Read more
My daughter is a zebra lover. She only wanted to be a zebra for Halloween. The costumes at the store and online were designed for babies and toddlers, she being 5 was not going to fit. So Super Mom to the rescue. After many attempts and failed ideas, EUREKA!!! Needed items… black leotard and black … Read more
I wanted to make my daughter something unique for Halloween, so I came up with this peacock costume! I purchased a plain black leotard and sewed a feather boa around neck and wristbands. I also sewed two peacock feathers on bust area and a sequin band running down the front. For skirt I made a … Read more
Two years in the making and I finally was able to be a peacock for Halloween! I had this vision of being a peacock but I really wanted to be able to flip my tail up and down as I pleased. I visited this site and love the peacock costume you guys did here. It … Read more
My daughter wanted to be a bat and wanted the wings to move. So I came up with the idea of using a black umbrella for the wings. I just dressed her in a black dress, black tights, black boots. I purchased the black umbrella from the dollar store and then I cut it in … Read more
I made this Homemade Chicken Couple Costume for my daughter after hours of searching for a unique and original costume online. I used a couple ideas I saw online and mixed them all together to come up with this costume. I started out by using a large over-sized white zipper front hooded sweatshirt (I used … Read more
Everything on this Homemade Flamingo Costume is completely handmade and bought at either Hobby Lobby or Joann’s. The body suit is made from pink panne fabric. I found this very good to work with because it’s stretchy so I didn’t have to make the measurements exactly right. The skirt is a variation of a tutu … Read more