Homemade Halloween Costume Showcase Video
We put together this video of many of the great costumes which ThriftyFun community members have created and shared with us over the years. It's amazing seeing all the creativity which goes into these costumes.
This is a guide about making a Pied Piper costume. The Pied Piper of Hamlin is a classic tale that makes a wonderful costume for an individual or a group. You are sure to draw a crowd of followers as you march along playing your tune.
Making a Phantom Of The Opera Costume
This is a guide about making a Phantom of the Opera costume. An iconic, mesmerizing and terrifying character, the Phantom of the Opera is an excellent costume for Halloween, costume parties or cosplay. With the distinctive mask this is a recognizable and fun costume to wear.
Making a Pippi Longstocking Costume
This is a guide about making a Pippi Longstocking costume. Pippi Longstockings is a long loved fictional character. With Pippi's distinctive braids she makes a great Halloween costume.
Making a Pippi Longstocking Costume
Here is a quick and easy Pippi Costume that you can easly throw together in a pinch.
Making an Optimus Prime Costume (The Transformers)
This is a guide about making and Optimus Prime costume (The Transformers). Every young boy in the 80's loved Optimus Prime and the Transformers. Now with the popularity of the movies these giant transforming robots are being enjoyed by a whole new generation.
This is a guide about making a pig costume. Making a pig costume is simple. It can also be easily adapted for warm or cold Halloween weather.
This is a guide about making a Pharaoh costume. Who wouldn't want to be Pharaoh for a day? This costume is sure to be a hit whether you are just trick-or-treating or headed out to a costume party.
This is a guide about making an owl costume. Join the creatures of the night this Halloween in an owl costume. Soar through your neighborhood collecting candy.
This is a guide about making a Peter Pan costume. Dressing up as Peter Pan is a perfect way to stay forever young, for a night. A favorite with children of all ages, Peter Pan is a wonderful Halloween costume idea.
This is a guide about making a ninja costume. Put your stealth and skills to use this Halloween by dressing up as a ninja. With a few pieces of black clothing and a few props this is an inexpensive costume to make.
This is a guide about making a nurse costume. The nurse costume is a classic option for Halloween, costume parties or just plain dress-up. From Florence Nightingale to a modern ER nurse this is very popular costume for children and adults alike.
Making an Oompa Loompa Costume
This is a guide about making an Oompa Loompa costume. The Oompa Loopa's in Willy Wonka are one of the most popular characters from the books and movies. With their orange skin and distinctive dress their are a big hit for individual or group costume ideas.
This is a guide about making a nun costume. A relatively easily costume to put together is a nun costume. With much of your body covered it is also a warm costume for a chilly Halloween night.
Making an Orc Costume (Lord of the Rings)
This is a guide about making an orc costume. The orcs in Lord of the Rings are very scary creatures indeed. Be the fright of the night with a homemade orc costume. This is a great costume to make for Halloween or cosplay.
This is a guide about making an old man costume. Don't be grumpy that Halloween is here! Transform yourself into a grumpy old man and have some fun.
This is a guide about making a LEGO costume. Many kids enjoy playing with LEGOS. This Halloween they can become one of the tiny, colorful blocks themselves.
This is a guide about making a nerd costume. Let your inner nerd come out this Halloween. There are some many ways to transform yourself into a nerd using items from home.
This is a guide about making a Death costume. From a dark robed figure carrying a scythe to a goth girl wearing an ankh, Death has been imagined many different ways. Death makes a perfect spooky costume for Halloween or cosplay.
This is a guide about making a detective costume. Searching for a clue as to what to dress up as this Halloween? Try being a detective and sleuth out where all the candy has gone to.
This costume was got so much attention. I was so glad I went through the effort in making a handmade costume. Most of what I do is just trial and error so don't be afraid to try.
Halloween Costume: Bun in the Oven
My daughter was pregnant at Halloween time so they made a "Bun in the Oven" costume. Her husband was outfitted with a white apron and chef's hat and carried a mixing bowl and wooden spoon.
Halloween Costume: Deviled Egg
The instructions are quite simple. First go to the fabric store and pick up a couple of yards of white felt and 1/2 a yard of bright yellow felt. You also need store bought materials for being a devil, such as the the red horns, the tail and the pitchfork.
Halloween Costume: Little Lady Bug
First, cut parallel to the 8.5 inch side of the black adhesive-backed felt in 4 or more strips. Then, horizontally stick the black felt strips to the front of the red leotard.
