How to Make Halloween Costumes

Instructions Step 1: Man up Man up your homemade Halloween costume for women by going as Annie Hall, Diane Keaton’s character in the Woody Allen movie of the same name. All you need are a pair of trousers, a button-down men’s shirt, a wide men’s tie, a vest, and a derby-style hat. Step 2: Go …

Instructions Step 1: Be a doll Be creepy killer doll Chucky: Wear denim overalls, a colorful striped shirt, and red sneakers; get a cheap, medium-length red wig, wash it in dish soap, and let it dry by itself so the texture is straw-like; and draw crude stitches on your face with a dark red eye …

Instructions Step 1: Make a pageant sash Cut a pageant sash out of white material and write a “Miss” title for yourself. Wear over a long dress and throw on a crown or tiara if you have one. Step 2: Be a play on words Think of a play on words that’s easy to construct, …

Instructions Step 1: Take a risk Go as Joel Goodsen, Tom Cruise’s character in Risky Business: All you need is a pink button-down shirt, white tube socks — and the nerve to go out in your tighty-whities! Step 2: Be a rebel Be a Rebel Without a Cause. Become James Dean’s character, Jim Stark, by …

Instructions Step 1: Get a plaid skirt Get a plaid miniskirt. If you want the real deal, order one from a school uniform supply company and have it shortened. Step 2: Team with a polo shirt Team your plaid skirt with a polo shirt. To make it a sexy schoolgirl Halloween costume, wear one that’s …

Instructions Step 1: Rip your clothes Make your costume look like it’s come back from the dead. Tear your clothes in a few different places. Then, liberally spread fake blood on them to show that you’ve already enjoyed a few meals of human flesh. Step 2: Go for the face “Create a shriveled look for …

Instructions Step 1: Prepare face Prepare your face for the latex by washing the skin, shaving if necessary, and moisturizing. Step 2: Apply latex Apply a thin layer of liquid latex all over the face. For realistic looking wrinkles, stuff both your cheeks with cotton balls when applying the latex and keep them in until …

Instructions : Children under 10 should not use a utility knife, sharp scissors, or a saw. Older children should be supervised by an adult. Step 1: Make the fingers Cut the paper towel roll in half lengthwise, then, cut two 1½-inch wide strips from the resulting pieces. Cut these strips into four pieces that extend …

Instructions Step 1: Buy fabric Buy a cotton-blend fabric three times longer than your height. Pick any color, although most togas are white or cream. TIP: If you don’t have time to buy fabric, use a bed sheet. Step 2: Finish edges Finish the material with a quick hem on either side. Turn the edges …

Instructions Step 1: Measure the waist Measure the waist of the person receiving the tutu. Step 2: Cut elastic Cut a piece of elastic 2 inches shorter than the person’s waist measurement. Step 3: Sew the elastic into a circle Overlap the raw edges of the elastic and sew them together to form a circle. …

Instructions Step 1: Choose a dress Decide on a dress that will be the foundation of your costume. Old bridesmaid’s dresses, flowing party dresses with lots of fabric, and flower-girl frocks each make an excellent starting point. Step 2: Dress up your dress If the dress is plain, enhance it by sewing lace and ribbons …

Instructions Step 1: Draw and cut out two triangles Draw two triangles on a piece of cardboard and cut them out. These will be your cat ears. TIP: Find free cardboard boxes at local convenience or grocery stores. Step 2: Cut and paste the felt Cut out two pieces of felt of the same size …

Instructions Step 1: Shape the paws Cut small blocks of foam and trim the foam with scissors to resemble paw pads and stubby joints. Paint the paw pads with with black tool dip. When dry, hot glue the paw pads to the fingers and palms of a pair of baseball batter’s gloves. Step 2: Attach …

Instructions Step 1: Make the cast Lubricate your face with a generous amount of petroleum jelly or lotion, and protect your hair with a wig cap. Using gauze that’s been soaked in plaster, make a cast of the top half of your face from just above your hairline to the tip of your nose, being …

Instructions Step 1: Measure the bodysuit Lay the fleece on the ground and have your child lay down on one side of it, leaving a bit of space between their arms and legs. Draw their outline with marking chalk from their neck to their toes, leaving a 1½-inch border around their shape. Step 2: Cut …

Instructions Step 1: Cut brim off hat Cut off the brim of the hat. TIP: Wear the hat backwards if you don’t want to cut the brim off. Step 2: Check out length of costume Drape the sheet over the head of the person who’s going to wear the costume. If it’s dragging on the …

Instructions Step 1: Make the habit Make a habit from a long black dress with long sleeves, or a graduation gown. TIP: For added authenticity, purchase a pattern for a tunic at a fabric store and sew the tunic yourself. Step 2: Make a belt Tie a piece of rope around your waist as a …

Instructions Step 1: Fold the sides of the hat’s brim so that they create a point in the front and staple the sides of the brim in place. TIP: Wear a red bandana around your head underneath the hat. Step 2: Cut the bottom the pant legs off just below the knees. Make the cut …

Instructions Step 1: Shop for used clothes Comb through thrift shops and used clothing stores for a calf-length black dress, a black cloak or shawl, and black pointy shoes. TIP: If you don’t want to buy a dress, just take a large piece of black fabric and cut a hole in the top for your …

Instructions : Children under 10 should not use a utility knife or sharp scissors, and an adult should help older children. Step 1: Prepare the torso box Find a tall, rectangular moving box that will fit over your upper body. It should be long enough to reach to your waist and wide enough to go …

Instructions Step 1: Make the headband Measure the head of the prospective bunny-ear wearer, and then cut a piece of poster board long enough and wide enough for a band that wraps around the head. You may have to glue strips of poster board to each other to make a long enough band. Glue the …

Instructions : Irons and scissors can be dangerous. Never let your child apply iron-on adhesive or cut fabric unsupervised. Step 1: Measure your child First, measure the width of your child’s neck. Then, measure his back from shoulder to shoulder, as well as the distance from the back of his neck to the floor. Step …

Instructions Step 1: Try a play on words Try a play on words. While puns are usually the territory of the damned, a clever turn of phrase can inspire a witty, unique costume. Step 2: Pull from current events Pull from current events. Use celebrity gossip, politics, movies, local news items, or other cultural happenings …

Instructions Step 1: Pour corn syrup in bowl Pour 16 ounces of light corn syrup into a bowl. Step 2: Add red food coloring Add one tablespoon of red food coloring. Step 3: Mix thoroughly Mix thoroughly. TIP: You can substitute clear cough syrup for the corn syrup. Step 4: Mix in blue & yellow …

Instructions Step 1: Collect all the elements Collect all the elements and props that you’ll need. If you’re missing any of the items, a local toy store and/or second-hand clothing shop should have anything you need. Step 2: Put on basic outfit Put on the jeans, shirt, belt and vest; tie the bandanna around your …

Instructions Step 1: Pick a formal black outfit Pick an elegant black dress or a formal black suit from your closet, or find one in a used clothing store. Step 2: Secure fangs Buy plastic vampire fangs and a rubber bat from a costume shop. Make sure the fangs fit comfortably over your upper teeth. …