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DIY Costume

My kids love dressing up for Halloween or just about any time they are doing pretend play. I love making an easy DIY costume for them that make them happy!

Since I’m usually making more than one costume every October, I need my costumes to be really easy and really quick to make. I loved when I could make family costumes and everyone coordinated, but those dreams are long gone now that they are old enough to have their own opinions. Now I’m just making a fast DIY costume that look fantastic with minimal effort.

I remember being so excited for Halloween when I was young and seeing all the cool handmade costumes that parents made. It was so fun to see what everyone was dressed up as! I still enjoy trick or treating and seeing all the amazing and imaginative costumes!

It’s a little different now that most people buy their costumes since the cost is so low, but there is something so amazing and special about a handmade costume. When I was young my parents sometimes helped me make a costume, but sometimes my brothers would help me and those were my favorite cotumes!

These costume definitely work for Halloween, but they also work for a costume party any time during the year. A lot of these have separate pieces that would work great for regular dress up. I love seeing my kids wearing a mermaid tail skirt, a furry animal tail, and wearing a pirate hat. Their imaginations are great!

DIY Goldilocks and the Three Bears Costume
DIY Costume

DIY Goldilocks and the Three Bears Costume

Learn how to put together a DIY goldilocks and three bears costume. This Halloween costume is perfect for a family or group of friends. My family got to act out…

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DIY Home Alone Costumes
DIY Costume

DIY Home Alone Costumes

Learn how to put together DIY Home Alone costumes perfect for a family or three friends. This Halloween costume is easy and keeps you warm. My husband and I love…

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DIY Taylor Swift Costume
DIY Costume

DIY Taylor Swift Costume

Learn how to make a DIY Taylor Swift costume with a free sewing pattern and HTV t-shirt. This Halloween costume is great for any Swiftie! My daughter loves Taylor Swift…

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DIY Costume

14 DIY Hoodie Costume Ideas

Get inspired to make one of these easy and quick DIY hoodie costumes for Halloween! They work great for both kids or adults and boys or girls! Halloween is coming…

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DIY Queen of Hearts Costume
DIY Costume

DIY Queen of Hearts Costume

Learn how to make a DIY Queen of Hearts costume with this fun tutorial. This Halloween costume can be customized just the way you like it. My daughter chose the…

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free Witch Hat Sewing Pattern
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Free Witch Hat Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a witch hat with a free sewing pattern. This Halloween sewing project is great for DIY costumes like a witch or a wizard. When my kids…

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Free Eye Mask Sewing Pattern for Costumes

Use this free eye mask sewing pattern for costumes and Halloween to make a comfortable, versatile, and durable mask for adults and children. We have started talking about costumes at…

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DIY Anubis Costume
DIY Costume

DIY Anubis Costume

Learn how to make a DIY Anubis costume with gold accessories, a stuffed dog head, and black clothes. This egyptian god is fun and easy. My son is currently learning…

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DIY T-Shirt Costume Ideas
DIY Costume

17 DIY T-Shirt Costume Ideas

Get inspired to make one of these easy and quick DIY T-shirt costumes for Halloween! They work great for both kids or adults and boys or girls! Halloween is coming…

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DIY Costume

29 Upcycled Costumes for Halloween

Use what you have to make one of these upcycled costumes for Halloween! This is a great way to simplify costumes, and most are cheap to make! I love making…

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DIY Blue Shell Costume (From Mario)
DIY Costume

DIY Blue Shell Costume (From Mario)

Learn how to make a DIY blue shell costume for kids, adults, or dogs. The blue shell from Mario Kart is a fun, unique, and simple Halloween costume. Since my…

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DIY Costume

67 DIY Costumes for Halloween

Enjoy this list of DIY costumes that are perfect for Halloween or playing dress up. My kids don’t need an excuse to imagine and dress up. I love Halloween, and…

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DIY Toad Costume (From Mario)
DIY Costume

DIY Toad Costume (From Mario)

Learn how to make a DIY Toad costume inspired by the Mario Nintendo character. Add DIY accessories to clothing you have for a quick project! Since I am going to…

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Free Ear Sewing Pattern for Costumes

Learn how to make standing pointed ears with a free ear sewing pattern. This would be perfect for cat ears, horse ears, or dog/werewolf ears. Over the years I have…

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20 Free Costume Patterns for Kids
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20 Free Costume Patterns for Kids

Use one of these free costume patterns to make a fabulous Halloween costume! The costumes are printable PDF patterns that come in either one or multiple sizes. I love Halloween…

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