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Costumes

Category: <span>Costumes</span>

DIY costume ideas make Halloween parties even more fun! Add personal touches to an easy homemade Halloween costume. Some of the most creative ideas spark from simple last-minute inspiration.

Browse through our costume projects and ideas for inspiration to make something unique for your next event!

Halloween Costumes

See more Halloween DIY ideas
Crazy Cat Lady

Halloween Costumes You Can Make

Are you ready to get your Halloween on with Halloween Costumes You Can Make? Whether you like to keep it simple or go all-out with intricate details, there are a...

More Costumes

Green waistcoat in progress

Maggie Hofmann, Cosplayer and Costume Maker

Cosplayer and costume maker Maggie Hofmann makes it work. When the pandemic shut down the entertainment industry and the need for theatrical costumes, Maggie branched out as a freelancer, building…
Dressed as a wizard

Spotlight: Jason Woodland, Cosplay Artist

Creating alternate worlds is at the heart of Jason Woodland's art. As a child, he would make up stories for pretend play with his friends. Today he creates props, costumes…
Jacobean Crewelwork

Spotlight: Sara Rickards, Embroidery Artist

You can catch a glimpse of Sara Rickards' work anywhere from video tutorials to kits to design to red carpets and the runways of fashion designers. And she does it…
Repin the mask to cut out the eyes

Batman Mask for Toddler (or Batgirl or Batwoman Mask)

A friend requested I make her 3-year-old son a Batman mask because "he's been trying to turn everything into a Batman mask." Template from Cutesy Crafts.
The three wise men in their outfits and hats

Wise Men Outfits and Hat

It was fun making costumes for 3 Wise Men at a Christmas program. They wanted the costumes to be shiny and bright, they were with sequins, beads and trim!
Crazy Cat Lady

Halloween Costumes You Can Make

DIY Halloween costume ideas, including Harley Quinn, Risky Business, Crazy Cat Lady, newborns, couples, and quick and easy costumes.
fake scythe

Fake Scythe

This fake (and safe) scythe is ready to enhance a Halloween costume or add a frightful touch to your Halloween decorations.
Another great shot of Rox and her tutu

How To Make A Tutu For Your Dog

Every girl needs a tutu - even Rox the Bulldog! Easy to make with just some tulle and ribbon.
Super Kaden Cape

Super Kaden Cape

A Superhero cape is fun for Halloween or everyday play. The design was machined embroidered with polyester thread on cotton fabric. Hoop it, then stitch it!

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