Halloween

Zombies, ghosts and the undead are popular Halloween costume themes. One of the most popular traditional zombie costumes is the dead cheerleader outfit. With some basic sewing skills, you can make...

Whenever we think of sharks, one of the first things that might spring to mind is the most iconic feature of this carnivorous fish; the dorsal fin. As such, any good shark costume will be...

After you've assembled the suit, ears and tail for your black cat costume, it's time to put the finishing touches on your costume using face makeup. There are many ways to suggest a cat using...

Halloween is a big deal for toddlers, as are the crafts and events that precede the big day. Toddlers love taking active roles in preparing for celebrations, so let them have a hand in making...

Cat costumes for Halloween never go out of style. Even the best furry cat costume, however, loses luster without the makeup to match. Girls, big and small, can create a variety of cat looks,...

The 1950s often invokes thoughts of specific characters, styles and fashions from the era. The Fonz of the hit show "Happy Days" along with John Travolta's and Olivia Newton John's characters in...

Whether you need a medieval costume for Halloween, a costume party or the local Renaissance Fair, it can be beautiful, but expensive. Thankfully, though fashion has changed a lot since the...

The imperial stormtrooper costume from the movie "Star Wars" can be made with materials that are easily acquired along with things you may already have around the house. It is not a hard costume...

The little match girl is a character from the Hans Christian Andersen story of the same name. In the story, she brings delight to all who see her, whether during the Christmas season or any time...

When thinking of a gypsy costume, people immediately think of skirts, head wraps, big jewelry and, of course, puffy sleeves. Creating the puffy sleeves needed for a gypsy costume varies from...

Halloween costumes can be expensive to buy. Making your own can be time consuming and difficult, and can sometimes be expensive as well. However, there are ways to get around the difficulty and...

Whether for Halloween parties or celebrating movie premieres, wearing magical costumes is a special event. There are some unique costumes at professional shops that can run hundreds of dollars....

When assembling an outfit to emulate 1950s clothing, you can use items already in your closet, or take a trip to the local thrift store and see what you can find. Once you have a better idea of...

In order to build the beloved villian Jango Fett costume as close to the real Star Wars character as possible, research the character thoroughly through the Star Wars movies, action figures and...

A sheik costume is comfortable, easy to throw together and fun to wear - the ideal attire for a costume party. It is loose fitting and can be almost wholly assembled from items found in your...

The perfect finishing touch to any nurse outfit is the nurse hat. When worn correctly, your nursing cap will help keep your hair neatly in place so you can look like you're ready to provide the...

Show your patriotic spirit on the 4th of July or Halloween with an eagle costume. This simple homemade project (no sewing involved) takes only about an hour to complete; and the materials needed...

Are you a good witch, or a bad witch? If you want to be the classic good witch on Halloween, make your own Glinda the Good Witch costume using thrift store and craft store finds. This costume can...

Making costumes specifically for children presents special problems. Kids' costumes must not only look like their intended subjects, but they need to be safe for the children wearing them and for...

Raggedy Ann, created in the early 1900s first as a red-haired and freckled doll, was followed soon after by the creation of her brother, Andy. The doll developed into books, comic books and...

Whether the costume is classic Italian, historical Italian or cartoon Italian, attention to detail will be key to constructing an authentic Italian costume. Many of the costume ideas require...

A homemade costume is a budget-friendly option that will have individual and unique flair to set it apart from the rest. A cartoon costume is relatively simple to make as the characters often wear...

Pirates are typically pictured wearing a smorgasbord of different clothing items thrown together in such a way that all the items relate to one another and complete the pirate look. Gauchos are an...

Having trouble thinking of ideas for a last minute Halloween costume? Maybe you just need that great outfit to wow them at a friend's costume party. There are many things you can do, using simple...

An army costume is among the easiest Halloween costumes to make at home. Plus, most boys---and a lot of girls---will want to go trick-or-treating in camouflage at some point. There are other...

Before mass-produced costumes came into vogue, most of us were happy trick-or-treating draped in a sheet or holding a kitchen broom with a pointy hat on our head. Today, kids' imagination,...

For many people, the days leading up to Halloween mean rushing from store to store, clawing your way through the throngs of people in the costume aisle, and spending far more than you had...

"The Lord of the Rings" is not only a popular series of fantasy books, but it's also an incredibly popular series of fantasy movies. Because of its popularity, Lord of the Rings costumes are...

No matter the season or occasion, an Elvis Presley costume is a guaranteed show stopper for any party--especially when worn by a child. Elvis is a timeless icon recognized by all ages. With just a...

The classic faces of clowns span many centuries' worth of entertainment and present an easily recognizable image for both costuming and art purposes. Making your own clown mask for wear or for...

"Ben 10: Alien Force" is a popular cartoon television program that is a sequel series to "Ben 10." The main character, 10-year-old Ben Tennyson, wears blue or army green pants, a white and black...

Toe pincher caskets were made to order until mass production created the one-size-fits-all rectangular coffins. Make your 6-foot casket to order with simple instructions and a few materials. It...

Children will often become interested in dinosaurs, and what better way to encourage their interest in these prehistoric creatures than to create a dinosaur costume for them? This is a costume...

One of the delights of Halloween is the opportunity for children to dress up. The Halloween costume allows a child to change her identity for a few hours and indulge in her fantasies to become...

Halloween costumes can be fun, but also incredibly expensive from year to year. Instead of shelling out big bucks for a store-bought costume, make your own costume at home for a fraction of the...

In the same category as police officers, firefighters and cowboys, astronauts are American icons your children can emulate. A child-sized astronaut costume can be easily made with items already in...

Creating a shipwrecked pirate costume is a quick, easy trick for Halloween revelers young and old who are short on time and money. This creative costume can be put together with items found in...

With the original movie released in 2001, and sequels following in 2004 and 2007, the "Shrek" movie franchise became a hit with kids and adults alike. The lovable ogre and his band of misfit...

When pressed for time and money, a mime costume is an ideal choice for adults and children alike. You most likely have all of the materials for a homemade mime costume around the house already, so...

It can be difficult to find simple, inexpensive yet original costumes for children. One original and simple costume is a fall tree. Your child even has the chance of using this costume more than...

Halloween can be a fun time for a pregnant woman to get creative with her belly, and homemade maternity costumes are a great way to show off your belly at Halloween parties. Some costumes take a...

Curious George is a mischievous fictional monkey whose stories have been read and loved by many generations. A Curious George costume can easily be put together for Halloween or dress-up play. For...

Homemade costumes are perfect for any time of the year, but especially at Halloween. Store-bought costumes can be expensive (approximately $20 for a minimum-price child's costume), and they often...

The precocious Pippi Longstocking is a fictional character from Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. Pippi is the central character in Lindgren's children's book series about a young pigtailed girl...

An old fashioned nurse's cap is the perfect accessory for a nurse costume or a child's dress-up playtime. While you can purchase a nurse's cap costume accessory, you will save money by making one...

Applying the proper makeup for a pirate girl costume can make the outfit. By using a makeup technique of smoky eyes and bronze shadow, you can give a pirate costume just the right combination of...

Alice in Wonderland is one of the most popular characters from a children's book and movie. A lot of people like to dress up as Alice for Halloween, conventions or other costume parties or events....

You can decorate a T-shirt or create a shirt resembling one Dracula wore to show your love for the creatures of the night. For an everyday vampire shirt, the final touch is the blood of victims....