For you, making a homemade Halloween costume is not an option, it’s a necessity. You are not afraid of a challenge and you are ready to dig in and do the hard work. Committing to this level of crafting is not hard for you, but you want to make sure that the finished product will be worth it. In that case, we invite you to browse through this unparalleled gallery of photos and Halloween costume how-to’s.
Here you will find people who have googled, YouTubed and scoured the depths of the internet so that you don’t have to! Whether constructed by a sewing machine or a hot glue gun, the resulting Halloween costumes here will astound you!
You will see a movie quality Spiderman suit, a Prince jacket with unbelievable details and Transformers costumes that actually transform!
Get inspired and then get started. Don’t forget to take pictures along the way so that you can share your creativity with us! We look forward to seeing them.
Here’s how I made these American Horror Story costumes. I have a strange addiction to American Horror Story. After re-watching season 3 (coven) about 1000 times I realized my theme would be centered from this. I didn’t want to do drag (as the majority of the cast is female) and I didn’t wanna walk around … Read more
The camping theme family costume idea was inspired by a family trip to a National Park. Cabin (worn by my Husband): This cozy cabin will keep you safe from pesky critters. It’s made of a felt sewn shell and reinforced with box/poster board. Cub Scout (worn by my 7 year old son): This well-prepared Cub … Read more
I wanted to try my hand a creating a decent Scarecrow from the Batman Arkham Asylum games. I started with stripping the leather from 3 different leather couches. I wanted to keep the build as low cost as possible. The mask is made using Crayola model magic and bandages that I had painted on using a … Read more
Story of the Little Roman Soldier and his Chariot Costume January 14, 2015 the lord blessed my husband and I with a baby boy, Charlie (Charles J. Thiebaud V). He has been the joy of our life ever since. Mommy was determined to make his Halloween Costume EPIC. I didn’t want him to be anything … Read more
It took me two months to make my daughter’s Edward Scissorhands costume, but it was so worth it! She loved it and we had the best time. Everyone loved her costume and complimented the work we put in. It took lots of belts and black duck tape and different jewels from craft stores but after sewing … Read more
I wanted to make fantastic glow in the dark costumes after discovering EL (electroluminescent) wire. It’s cool to the touch and bends and shapes easily. So I researched how to solder and connect it, then began my project. I bought simple robes for my husband and myself and made them into the basis for the … Read more
I wanted to construct this Labyrinth costume “by the book”and by the book is what I ended up creating. The first thing I noticed about the dress, was the fit of the bodice. It was a glove on Jennifer Connelly’s body. I had made a few bodices before. The one I made for Queen Frostine, had … Read more
I have been obsessed Hocus Pocus since I was a young girl. Now, my four daughters are obsessed with it too! I started making these Hocus Pocus costumes in September 2015. They are completely homemade/handmade. I am a big time crafter and I make all sorts of things. The best part about making these costumes is that my daughters … Read more
It all started with the show, I’ve seen it from the beginning as a young teen til now being the age of 28; it’s been in my life for a great amount of time. Aqua teen hunger force is something that will always be unforgettable to me. And then the new york comic con came … Read more
Here’s my two year old toddler butterfly costume. She is on an animal kick right now and one of her favorite “animals” is the monarch butterfly. I thought that it would be cute for her to be her favorite “animal” for Halloween. Materials used for the Butterfly costume. Tulle (orange, black and yellow) Sequins (orange) Glitter (orange and … Read more
Hocus Pocus is hands down my all time favourite halloween movie. I have loved it since I was a kid and still watch it every year around this time! Obviously I knew I had to do Winnifred at some point, so I found two friends who wanted to do Sarah and Mary and we got … Read more
I felt that by creating this Corpse Bride costume, I could do the character and director justice. Corpse Bride has always been one of my favorite movies. Costume making is a huge part of my life, so when I began making this Corpse Bride costume in April, I knew it would be wonderful. I first started … Read more