The enchanting magic of Disney is undeniable. The list of movies that have transported generations seems never ending. As far as costume choice goes, if you want to make an indelible impression, Disney costumes will take you there!
With so many store bought Disney costumes available, why would you need to create your own? After perusing this extensive collection, you won’t be asking that question anymore! The level of detail and love that went into making these, is apparent. These costumes look and fit better than anything you can purchase. In addition, the act of creating costumes for a family member is incredibly bonding. The journey adds so much to the destination.
As a result, you can recreate the magic of Disney with these fantastic Disney costumes. Use your imagination to augment your favorite characters. Be inspired by the DIY costume designs here that are truly magnificent works of art.
I bought a simple tan dress at the Goodwill store for this Pocahontas costume ($7). Cut of one shoulder strap, measured and sewed to fit me. Took an old white men’s undershirt (free) and cut into fringes for the bottom and sewed. Then I cut a belt from a brown shirt from the Thrift shop ($1) and pinned it one. … Read more
My boyfriend and I were looking for a fun costume idea that we could make that no one had done before. We bounced some ideas off of each other and finally came up with Aladdin and Jasmine because it’s our favorite Disney movie! My roommates and I went to Walmart to buy all of the fabric and jewels. I made the Aladdin … Read more
This past year my three friends and I decided we really wanted to wear tutus and just had to find the perfect group costume idea to support it. While playing one of our favorite games, Pretty Pretty Princess, it hit us! We will all be a princess – blue, purple, pink and yellow. We decided … Read more
I decided that the Disney Prince and Princess costume, while adorable, was a tad overdone. So, I convinced my boyfriend that he should be Aladdin…and I would be his best buddy, side kick…his monkey Abu! All the costumes are handmade, and other than having some odd proportions, wasn’t too tricky too made. The hats are … Read more
Year before last, I decided I wanted a mermaid costume in a giant shell for our church’s trunk or treat Halloween celebration. I’ve always loved making costumes, and this is one of the most handmade, more detailed costumes I’ve put together. There’s still that little girl in me who loves to play dress up, and … Read more
The same year (2012) my son wanted to be Davy Jones for trick or treating, he asked to be something easier for school. My solution…. Billy Butcherson the zombie from Hocus Pocus! It was a costume I made my husband a few years back. I pulled it out, and yay, it fit Joe! It was … Read more
My son decided to tell me this year he’d like to be Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean. He knows I make every costume, why this?? lol, but I took it head on, and worked on it simultaneously with Alice for my daughter. So, I started with his sword. It’s a .99 cents only store … Read more
My daughter Lily loves ANYTHING Disney this year she wanted to be Alice in Wonderland. Easy enough. I started at the end, naturally. I made her a Cheshire cat. Of course after I made it we found the Disney store finally carried one. I like mine better, but i’m partial. I didn’t have a pattern, I just looked at pictures of him … Read more
This year for one of my Halloween costumes (you can’t wear the same costume to two parties), I decided to be the main characters from one of my favorite movies ever: Emperor Kuzco from the Emperor’s New Groove. First I bought a large sheet of red fabric, and then cut a long rectangle to make … Read more
This Mickey and Minnie Mouse costume for a couple was a hit. My boyfriend and I just simply bought red and black clothing. I paid $7 for my skirt at Forever21, tights from Wal-mart $5, black converse at Journeys. He purchased black pants at Pacsun $35, red sweater $15 at Old Navy. We couldn’t find the … Read more
The Queen of Hearts and Jabberwacky costumes were purchased from Goodwill stores and from articles around the house. It was an exceptionally fun theme this year, Alice in Wonderland. Friends and relatives were so impressed and couldn’t get over the fact the costumes were so inexpensive and looked so good. Jabberwacky is Mike Kuntz and … Read more
Last year I was Pinnochio for Halloween! I bought the outfit from the local Goodwill and bought wood and yarn from Michaels to build the handle from (just crossed the sticks and looped the yarn all around and then glued it all together and stuck it down my shorts- also had to wear a girdle … Read more