To get an idea of what your House costume will look like, take a look at you own house. No matter what type of house you are going to create, you’ll need one big box in which your body fits between the neck and just above the knees. Follow these steps: * Seal both ends … Read more
Cat in the Hat Goes to School My son chose to dress up in a Cat in the Hat costume to celebrate World book day at school. Little did we know that the very same day (March 2nd) was the birthday of Dr Seuss! Cat in the Hat Materials I started by buying a black … Read more
I made the face out of hard felt, sunglasses, hot glued behind it lenses covered with white paper and just small hole to see through as the eyes. The body is inside out sweat pants with felt tail sewed on and turtle neck I dyed to match pants with sewed yellow felt belly. The boots … Read more
Popeye has always been my favorite, so it was an easy choice for Wy ‘s first halloween last year. Here’s what I needed: 1 black onesie 1 pair of light blue pants 1 pair of dark brown socks yellow felt red felt black thread 1 toddler sailor hat white thread sewing needle Instructions: Cut 2 … Read more
Everything except the wig was bought from a thrift store or from home. I made the robe using a bath robe from our Salvation army to which I added ribbons to the pockets and lace to the sleeves. The thread sash was made using old wooden spools to which I added threads of various colors … Read more
This owl costume for a little boy started with one thought in mind “I will not buy a costume this year because they are WAY too expensive!!” It took about 2 months to decide that he should be an owl. I think deciding what he should be was the hardest part. Once we landed on … Read more
This Taco Truck Costume was a last minute costume designed for a friend’ letter “T” themed party. I made it out of construction paper and poster board then topped it off with a sombrero and a fake stash.
I painted some football shoulder pads for this KISS Gene Simmons Costume, the elbows are roller blade pads painted. The spikes are manila folders taped together and spray painted. The chest is from an old Batman costume that I cut out and spray painted.
This DIY Nintendo Gameboy Costume is one of my DIY costumes. I made this one with an old TV box and some paint in one day ! Great success but boring to wear all the night long.
I copied this Mighty Mouse Costume from the guy from “Coolest Homemade Mighty Mouse Costume 2”, really loved his costume! Added a Mighty Mouse sticker on the chest: In case of emergency break glass, release mouse!!!
I had a fake gold medal from my Michael Phelps costume the year before. I got the all American flag wrestling singlet online. Bought WWF belt from Walmart and knee pads and wrestling shoes from a sporting goods store. It’s true!! It’s true!!
I bought 8 fake gold medals at a party store near me to complete my Michael Phelps Costume. I got my Speedo “Mankini” at a sporting goods store in a nearby mall. Goggles and swim cap online on eBay.