The enchanting magic of Disney is undeniable. The list of movies that have transported generations seems never ending. As far as costume choice goes, if you want to make an indelible impression, Disney costumes will take you there!
With so many store bought Disney costumes available, why would you need to create your own? After perusing this extensive collection, you won’t be asking that question anymore! The level of detail and love that went into making these, is apparent. These costumes look and fit better than anything you can purchase. In addition, the act of creating costumes for a family member is incredibly bonding. The journey adds so much to the destination.
As a result, you can recreate the magic of Disney with these fantastic Disney costumes. Use your imagination to augment your favorite characters. Be inspired by the DIY costume designs here that are truly magnificent works of art.
My girlfriend was sick of looking for a costume where all she could find were ‘sexy’ versions of characters. So about 2 months prior to Halloween she suggested that she should find the most random and unflattering costume about and jokingly mentioned a Homemade Mike Wasowski Costume from Monsters Inc. After a few days I … Read more
After my daughter got her first haircut last October, people kept telling us how much she looked like Boo from Monster’s Inc. I decided that Monster’s Inc Boo Costume would be a great costume for Halloween, but I couldn’t find one anywhere in her size (9-12 mo.). She wasn’t walking yet so I figured I … Read more
My two sons are currently obsessed with the movie Monster’s Inc so my mom and I decided to make them Sulley and Mike Wazowski costumes. For both costumes we used fleece fabric. We matched the colors as close as we could but Sulley’s purple spots were hard to find. We ended up using fabric paint … Read more
This Boo Costume was made from a child size sleeping bag, purple material, drawer liner, pipe cleaners and two large plastic salad bowls and for the eyes large balls. This costume was made for the grand-baby who loves the movie Monsters Inc. and wanted to be Boo. The sleeping bag was cut to size and … Read more
The round heads started as a very round balloon, were paper mached and then covered in felt. Lock and Shock are simply taped cardboard with nose and ears masking taped on and then covered in felt. The round heads are particularly hard to cover in felt so I pinned down the felt before I hot … Read more
This is the Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Adult Halloween Costume I made for myself in 2008. It started with a dress found on clearance for $10 that could be used as a base. The outer portion of the dress is made of coarse burlap “borrowed” from my office. Each piece was cut to shape then … Read more
The Homemade Jessica Rabbit Costume is made from Lycra fabric. The bra inserts are sewn into the top part as well as invisible elastic is used as a halter to provide support. Purple gloves to complete outfit.
My almost 3 year old son loves the Disney movie “Wall E” and wanted to be him for Halloween this year. My husband and I, therefore, embarked on the task of making him a Homemade Wall E Child Costume, all for the price of a little yellow paint. The rest of the costume was made … Read more
Each year I sew costumes for all 15 of my grandchildren that want a costume. My grand twins are 20 months old. Ella always wears pink so we can always tell the twins apart. We decided to make them Homemade Piglet and Eeyore Costumes, Ella should be Piglet and Kylie would be Eeyore. Eeyore was … Read more
My family decided to have a party to see the new year in and the theme was film characters. Its a pretty wide theme so there was lots of options to go for but I decided to attempt a Buzz Lightyear costume. Most of the outfit was built from cardboard I salvaged from work. It … Read more
This homemade Buzz Lightyear Halloween costume idea was the easiest costume ever to make. Normally I have to have my sister help me but not with this one. I just bought a plane white tank top and spray painted the top half green with fabric paint from Joann’s, and got foam paper for the buttons … Read more
We love making our Halloween costumes. We got many compliments this year and were able to participate in a parade this Halloween Sunday. Many people kept asking us “How did you make this?” Please see the answers below. Jessie: For the Jessie the Cowgirl costume, we bought a white blouse, yellow felt and cow pattern … Read more