Cool Hand-Sewn Star Wars Tusken Raider Costume

Cool Hand-Sewn Star Wars Tusken Raider Costume

Two years ago this club in Los Angeles was having a Star Wars themed night, so I asked some friends on Facebook what I should be and their reply was a tuskin raider! So I had about 7 days till the event and had to think and act fast to make this costume happen! I … Read more

Despicable Star Wars: Return of the Minions Group Costume

Despicable Star Wars: Return of the Minions Group Costume

I sat in front of my computer screen for what felt like hours looking for the right theme to match with the size of my family(2 girls, and 1 boy.). I had a couple ideas, but they were shot down by my younger(and girliest) daughter for not being “girly” enough. Toy Story? “No.” Monsters Inc? “No.” Power Rangers? … Read more

Cyborg Halloween Costume for 11 Year Old Boy

Cyborg Halloween Costume for 11 Year Old Boy

My son chose to be a cyborg this year and so I began to research. I had been dying to try using foam as a medium so this gave me a perfect excuse. I bought the pvc foam from a swap group, 12 blocks for $7. I then drew out a sketch of what I wanted … Read more

Cool Alien Abduction Illusion Halloween Costume

Cool Alien Abduction Illusion Halloween Costume

I am terrified ofthe idea of “other life forms” that may be out there and Alien abduction stories! So, I thought it would be appropriate for me to asseble a constume and make it look like I am a small child, being abducted by an Alien creature. I started off by ordering the mask and gloves … Read more

Toddler Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Costume and Stroller Ghostbuster Mobile

Toddler Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Costume and Stroller Ghostbuster Mobile

As children of the 80s, Halloween has a few quintessential elements to me and my husband.  Obviously there is candy, pumpkins, scary movies, and trick-or-treating, but another thing we both loved was the movie  “Ghostbusters “.  Every year you can guarentee it will be on TV in all it’s awesome quotable glory. Our son is now old … Read more

Homemade Star Wars Family Costumes

Homemade Star Wars Family Costumes

I started making my 2 year old Jedi costume.  Once the adults saw it everyone wanted a costume.  8 people later we had Obiwan Kinobe, Darth sidious, Darth Maul, Ahsoka, queen amadala, queen Amadala celebration gown princess lea, and Luke Skywalker.  All made by hand,  every detail.  We couldn’t walk any where with out lines … Read more

Most Disturbing Homemade Baby Abduction Costume

Most Disturbing Homemade Baby Abduction Costume

With this costume, I scared small children. This was the best costume I made so far. In fact, almost every other house I went to, they wanted to get a picture with me. I also got extra candy, which was fine by me! I got this idea when I looked up “Funny Halloween Costume” on … Read more

The Thing: A Homemade Costume Two Years in the Making

The Thing: A Homemade Costume Two Years in the Making

I had the idea to make a John Carpenter’s “The Thing”(’82)-inspired costume back in 2011. I went searching around the New England thrift stores for a parka-like jacket with a fur-lined hood, reminiscent of the one used in “The Thing” poster artwork. After much searching, I found one for a good price, and purchased it. … Read more

Cutest Handmade Ewok Costume for a Toddler

Cutest Handmade Ewok Costume for a Toddler

Our 4 year old son is a huge Star Wars fan. We finally got a hold of all the Star Wars movies. After he saw his first Ewok, he was hooked on wanting to be one for Halloween. I work full time and go to school, so Mommy was to busy to make his costume. … Read more

Very Last Minute Elliott Costume from E.T.

Very Last Minute Elliott Costume from E.T.

I needed a very last minute costume for work, and with a little inspiration came up with this Elliott costume. I already had the plain red zip up hoodie (you can find one anywhere, mine is American Apparel, but Target or any retail will have them). Before I tell you what I did, I will … Read more

2013 T-600 Terminator Costume

2013 T-600 Terminator Costume

I took a bold move to design and build this Terminator costume. I also wanted to test my ability and skills too. This costume is built from many recovered materials from multiple sources that include old masks, motorcycle riding apparel and aluminum.  The mask is a couple latex skull masks that I cut apart, glued … Read more