Last year, I wanted to be a clown, and I was going to make my boyfriend Krusty, but he wanted to be Kermit the Frog! I was still in love with being a clown, and thought “why not do both?” Then the idea of “Kermit the Clown”, and “Miss Piggy the Diva Clown” couple costume … Read more
I had to make a costume that was game or anime related that hadn’t been done before, so I decided to go with one of my favorite card games, Munchkin from Steve Jackson Games. The best part was the axe that took the most of my time, effort, and money. How much? I don’t even … Read more
The birth of this idea of these Batman and Robin Optical Illusion costumes came after hearing my 7 yr old twins arguing for two days about whether or not they were going to dress as heroes or villains. One wanted to go as Batman and Robin. The other Penguin and Cat woman. Picking one hero and … Read more
The Black swan costume. There were so many of these but I was determined to have it down to a t. First I got a black tutu and bodice. I danced for many years so I had broken in Capezio point shoes and tights already. Then I bought a black velvet corset at Gothic Renaissance … Read more
Our Family has been participating and have won first place three years in a row in our city Upland Ca Scare Affair Halloween costume contest. Last year we decided to dress up as The Addams Family. The winner to our costumes was our 5″6 Cousin It with hair to the floor. Mortisha Me dyed my … Read more
I first searched online for a good costume I could buy, but to my disappointment there were no good ones to be found. So, I decided to make my own – a Vivian from Pretty Woman costume! I started with some trips to the thrift store and craft/fabric store. My friend told me about a … Read more
I got the Moulin Rouge bug and began making the Black Diamond costume from the character Satine. I started with a black bustier and then I glued about 3000 rhinestones on this costume. I sewed the tux and tail and the lapels on then I glued rhinestones onto gloves a top hat and shoes. It … Read more
Greetings from the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico USA! I have ALWAYS wanted a costume from “Moulin Rouge” and this Halloween, I decided to make a Pink Diamonds Costume. Now, I’m not a seamstress so I had to just use my smarts and imagination to put everything together. With my mom’s help, LOTS of money … Read more
I present to you a Homemade Peacock Costume, which I made for Halloween two years ago. I purchased a bodice and coated it with genuine blue peacock feather covered ribbons. The laces have to be loosened until the bodice, is wide enough to fit around the body. In addition I proceeded to sew in some … Read more
Being a fan of the Toy Story movies, I always wondered what would happen if Andy got a different toy for his birthday. My costume this year is an exploration of that very idea. I have built big and bulky, ‘hard to wear’ costumes in the past. I figure that I’m only wearing it for … Read more