Halloween Costumes

How to Make a Merlin Costume

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For aficionados of Arthurian legend, Merlin the sorcerer would be a good choice for a costume. Whether it's Halloween or just a theme party, a Merlin can make a great addition to the ambiance. Merlin served a crucial role in bringing up King ... more »

How to Make a Minotaur Costume

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If you want to dress as a minotaur at your next costume party, creating one is no easy job. The most difficult task is likely creating the bull's head for this half man/half bull creature. But if you have the skill to design such a head, the rest ... more »

How to Make a Mr. T Costume

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If you lived at any time during the 1980s, chances are you know of Mr. T. The action star is as well known for his outlandish way of dressing as he is for the butts he whooped on "The A Team" or "Rocky III." If you want to be the talk of your ... more »

How to Make a Nemo Halloween Costume

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Nemo has become one of Disney's most beloved animal characters, and your little one will find dressing up as this little fish a great change from getting into the run-of-the-mill costumes that fill the store aisles during Halloween... more »

How to Make a Neville Longbottom Costume

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When choosing a costume to wear sometimes the unexpected can be more fun. Neville Longbottom is the lovable hero from the Harry Potter books and movies who can never do anything right. No matter how hard he tries, nothing ever turns out good for ... more »

How to Make a Ninja Mask Out of a Shirt

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Becoming a ninja may not seem easy, but creating your own ninja mask is. All you need to create a quick and effective ninja mask that leaves only your eyes exposed is a black shirt, but if you really want to become invisible you can modify this ... more »

How to Make a Ninja Outfit

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A quick and easy ninja outfit can really come in handy for Halloween or other costume occasions, especially if you want to avoid having to socialize with a bunch of people and would rather use your stealth to dart back and forth between the punch ... more »

How to Make a No Sew Pirate Costume

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Choosing holiday costumes is exciting for both children and adults. Some people want to be hands-on and create a costume of their own. Making a no-sew pirate costume is a wonderful idea for those who aren't handy with needle and thread or for ... more »

How to Make a No-Sew Fairy Costume

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The most exciting part of Halloween for some people is picking out their costumes. Making a no-sew fairy Halloween costume is a wonderful idea for those who aren't handy with a needle and thread or for those ready to be creative. The no-sew ... more »

How to Make a No-Sew Princess Costume

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Costumes are fun to select for both children and adults. Sometimes people want to design and make their own costumes. Making a no-sew princess costume is a good idea for those who are not handy with a needle and thread. The no-sew costume will ... more »

How to Make a Pac-Man Costume

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Although video games have gotten more advanced since the 1980's phenomena of Pac-Man, he is still an iconic symbol of video game history. A good Pac-Man costume is time consuming, but well worth the effort, especially if you have friends dressed ... more »

How to Make a Pair of Dice Halloween Costume

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Roll the dice with this easy to make Halloween costume. While it works best if you wear the costume as a pair, you can add a few extra dice or even a dice box to dress an entire group... more »

How to Make a Pirate Costume for Your Boy or Girl for Halloween.

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Halloween is great fun for children. Dressing them as a pirate is one of the easiest costumes to come up with. You probably have a lot of what you need already... more »

How to Make a Pocahontas Costume

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Create a Pocahontas costume using synthetic suede, which doesn't fray and requires no hemming or facing. Cut the skirt long or short, depending on the wearer's preference. The perfect Indian princess look includes hair styled in a single braid, ... more »

How to Make a Poseidon Costume

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Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes and horses, is a very important god in Greek Mythology. He is the father of many other gods and goddesses, including Theseus, Pelias and Neleus... more »

How to Make a Power Rangers Outfit

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The Power Rangers' colorful uniforms have become popular for dress up at Halloween or for other occasions requiring a costume. You can buy a suit in a costume shop, or create your own even if you don't have sewing skills. Decide which Power ... more »

How to Make a Princess Costume out of a Rain Poncho

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If you need a last minute costume idea for your young daughter, consider making a princess costume out of a rain poncho. It may sound like a strange idea but it really is quite simple and inexpensive to make. Best of all, your daughter will look ... more »

How to make a prop lightsaber for halloween

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So, you need a prop to go along with your Jedi knight or Sith costume this halloween? No force user would be caught dead without his/her lightsaber so here's how you make one with some stuff you can find around the house or at the local hardware ... more »

How to Make a Pucca Costume

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If Halloween is quickly approaching and your daughter really loves Pucca, learn to make a Pucca costume. This fun, last-minute costume idea is simple and inexpensive. Pucca is also more original than any costume you could purchase from the ... more »

How to Make a Quick Greek Goddess Costume

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Holiday costumes are fun even outside of a holiday. Costumes can be very complex or quite simple to make. You can make a great yet simple Greek Goddess costume with just a little bit of time and few supplies by following these steps... more »

How to Make a Rag Doll Wig

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You want to be a rag doll for the big costume party, but you don't know how to make a rag doll wig. Just follow these simple instructions and before you know it you'll have perfect rag doll hair to go with your costume... more »

How to Make a Referee Costume

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Referees are the authority in almost all professional sports. The first official referees were used in 1891 in the game of soccer. Referees are used to control game play. A referee costume is one of the most simple costumes anyone could make... more »

How to Make a Robin Costume

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Each Halloween and for each costume party there is usually at least one Batman and Robin duo. Robin, Batman's sidekick and the younger half of the dynamic superhero duo, remains a popular costume choice because it embodies nostalgia and fun... more »

How to Make a Rocky Costume

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Rocky Balboa is a popular character...the spirited fighter in the sequence of "Rocky" movies. The strong fighter is a hero that many men like to emulate through costume. Though there are many available in stores, you can make a Rocky costume of ... more »

How to Make a Sailor Moon Costume

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Anime fans love to dress in their favorite characters' costumes, and few are more recognizable than Sailor Moon. It can take a little work, but you can attend your next anime convention dressed up like the Champion of Love and Justice, Sailor Moon... more »

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