You don’t really need a stage by stage tutorial on making this Mr. T costume, since it is mostly just accessories piled together. All I did, was bought a yellow baby bib and some fake chains from a craft store (the homecoming mum chains and charms are the best for this). On the front side … Read more
I PIDDY THE FOOL. This homemade Mr. T costume was a BLAST! Everyone stopped and spoke to my son over this costume. A few younger kids didn’t know who Mr.T was but the older children and adults loved this costume. My husband and myself were “A” team fans and I guess we have passed this … Read more
I made this Mr. T Halloween costume using a bald cap, a sponge cut into a Mohawk, faux fur to make the hair and beard. I then took a foam visor and glued gold rope yarn to it to create the appearance of a think gold necklace. I used brown theatrical make up to change … Read more
I had tickets to a celebrity look-alike show, and decided to work with what I had – short, bright red hair, and a sewing machine. The particular homemade Ziggy Stardust costume I chose to make was striped with pink, blue and silver, with a green, silver and orange striped collar and shoulder pieces. Naturally, it’s … Read more
I had a work Christmas party to go to, and the Theme was Black and Gold, and it doesn’t get more Black and Gold than Mr T! This was made with a red long sleeve T-shirt, army camo trousers, pistol belt, 30 meters of gold rope sprayed gold, and a few cheap gold chains bought … Read more
It took me over a month to grow my beard, I used rope painted gold for most of the chains. Painter’s bib and brace for dungarees dyed several times, once pink. Plimsoles that were too small, clip on earrings that left me scarred for life. Brown face paint (several layers as I am pretty pale). … Read more
I cut my old BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) top at the mid section and made it ruff edge to give the “just torn for war” look. The gold medal on the top is supposed to act as my rank, I only rank in gold FOO! The rank is actually my wife’s gold played lipstick case … Read more
I pity da fool who wastes money on store-bought costumes like a sucka! The A-Team was my and my husband’s favorite TV show as kids. I worshiped B.A. “Bad Attitude” Baracus in a manner most of my friends reserved for Debbie Gibson and NKOTB. So when our first child’s first Halloween came around, we were … Read more
This year I decided to show my sense of humor and go in a Homemade Mister T Costume. I am actually a girl. I bought a bald cap with a mohawk attached and painted it brown. I also brown-toned my skin. I got an old denim waistcoat and jeans and painted them in camouflage. I … Read more
This homemade Nick Nolte mug shot costume was last minute. I actually made this costume as a joke. Hubby was not going to dress up as he had every other year. Money was tight so I had to think of something fast. I grabbed this shirt pout of the closet and decided it looked just … Read more
I’ve been planning this Homemade Classic Mr. T Costume for about 6 months, and made sure to try and get the look down perfect. Despite the must items: haircut, and jewelry, I think the feather earrings and overalls put it over the top. It was easy to put together. I just used old overalls from … Read more
I went to an 80’s hockey team fundraiser costume party. Won first prize for the Mr. T Costume. My Mr. T took a lot of paint and a whole lot of patients to make it work. I am 6 foot 1″ white guy trying to pull off one of the toughest dudes in the world. … Read more