I needed a costume: I’m thrifty and creative. Hmmm, I always thought a mermaid would be cool to be. This was my first attempt at making/sewing something without a pattern…where and HOW do I start?! I already had some ideas & materials for props and embellishments-pearls & necklaces from a friend’s Gramma, ribbon/pearl sewing items, shells … Read more
These are my mermaids, photos were taken some 11 yrs ago. It was raining that day, everything around them was wet, it looks they just came out from the sea :) Little Mermaids How To Make I don’t have a tutorial, but I belive there should be no problem making this costume. I used plastic … Read more
Well being a new mom for the second time, it was harder to get the resources but even harder to feel comfortable going shopping for a costume. Everything on you can find a your local Jo-Ann’s fabric and craft stores. I used green performance fabric for the skirt and tulle for the bottom as well … Read more
As a piscis, I’m a person who dreams a lot since I was a little girl I was intrigue by under the sea creatures and I was curious all the time about mermaids,if they were real or no. I love the sea!!! Every time I go to rivers,lakes or beach I just don’t get out … Read more
I was eight years-old when the Little Mermaid was first released in 1998, and ever since, I have always wanted to be Ariel. This year, as a 31 year-old woman, I decided was time! In the beginning of October, I spent about 5 hours looking up costumes, but all of the pre-made Ariel costumes looked … Read more
Every year me and my 2 year old daughter dress up togather as a theme Snow White and the evil queen alice / queen of hearts u get the pic… Well this year we was ariel the lil mermaid and ursula my costume was however store bought but my daughters costome homemade yep now I … Read more
This costume was an amazing idea I came up. I recently got married in July but my husband and I planned a halloween themed reception to take place in October. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on a costume since the party was going to cost so much. I knew I wanted … Read more
This costume is 100% made by me. It took me about a week or so to do. The skirt I used a metallic spandex. Then with tulle I did the no-sew tutu method on 2 elastic bands. I then hand sewed those to the bottom of the skirt. After that I draped the green organza … Read more
I couldnt find a mermaid costume that I thought was cute and affordable, so I decided to make it myself. First I bought a nude bandeu bra top. Then I bought the foam sea shell bra and pearl beads. I colored the white foam shell with purple colored pencils, after that I put sparkles all over … Read more
My husband and I love to dress up and go trick-or-treating with our 14 month old (isn’t that why we have kids?) and we love to find ways to make them all work with each other. This year, we decided on my husband and son to be pirates and myself to be a mermaid. I … Read more
Hey guys! My name is Nichole and I have always dreamed of being a mermaid. Every since I was little I have been fascinated with the idea of these beautiful creatures under the sea. I spent the last few Halloweens searching for a good mermaid costume, but came up empty handed every year. They were … Read more
Well, the costume was simple and quick to make but super effective. Everyone clocked straight away that we had come as mermaids, whether it be Ariel or not. I just purchased myself a hi-lo skirt from eBay, which was about £5 so rather cheap. I didn\’t want to wear a bra on top as I … Read more