My son loves construction. This was his childrens costume for nursery school, and we also used it for Halloween trick or treating. To make this childrens costume we took two pieces of cardboard, cut them into squares and then painted each one yellow (they can also be covered/wrapped with yellow construction paper). After the paint … Read more
My Chihuahua Booker hates costumes and clothes. He puts up with me making him dress up every year. Anyone who knows him waits to see what he will be. The Chalupa “shell” is made from thick flannel, and the meat was brown ribbon. The cheese and the lettuce were also ribbons by the yard. This … Read more
Chrono is an all black German shepherd. With his pointed ears, solid black color, and ginormous size, he gets A LOT of comments about looking like a pony or a horse. So this Halloween we decided to dress him up like a pony as a little joke to all the people who already think he’s … Read more
This is my 8 month old Bullboxer ( English Bulldog cross with Boxer) named Libby. I wanted to make her a costume that would be easy to wear and lightweight. In the past I have used mythology for inspiration for my children’s costumes and decided on a Medusa Dog Unique Halloween Costume Idea to make … Read more
After seeing the film, as a kid, I fell in love with the movie! One of my favorite actors ‘Tim Curry’ and also loving the design of the costume, I decided to make my own Stephen King’s IT – Pennywise the Clown Costume. I was given an old Singer sewing machine, for free, so I … Read more
This Little Mermaid Town Dress Costume was a great costume for a cold Ohio Halloween. An attractive alternative to sleezy and revealing outfits that are too common. About 3 yards of blue fabric, deep pockets on both sides and a zipper back. A long brown skirt underneath for fluff and warmth. The shirt was done … Read more
I was invited last minute to my best friend’s sister’s Halloween party and needed a quick costume idea that was small and easy to pack in a bag so I could take it on a train. I didn’t have enough money to buy a costume. I searched the house for things I could use and … Read more
Beautiful flowing zebra tutu dress made out of yards and yards of flowing tulle and zebra stripes galore! Two cute looks with a coordinating zebra mask and a headband mane. This is our Homemade Zebra Costume.
I came up with this costume idea last year when my grandson was 1-year old and too small for a standard costume. I figured this year he could probably pull it off so I made it and I am so glad I did because he looks so cute.
This is my son’s Captain Hook costume from last year. If you could not tell it is Captian Hook from Peter Pan. Every year we try to come up with a theme, that year it was Peter Pan. I found some pictures on site of Captain Hook for reference in colors and such. I think … Read more
Pirates and parrots go together like peas and carrots. Well, sometimes they do, other times they fight like cats and dogs (or at least at my house). Although not used for Halloween, my boys dressed as a pirate and parrot for a costume contest (the boys finished in the pairs contest). The pirate was sewn … Read more
This is Lucy, she is four, and her costume was created for a party at preschool. It was a Hawaiian theme and I think she looks great!! After trying on the finished product she couldn’t stop staring at herself and she proceeded to act out the part. This is one of my favorite pictures and … Read more