DIY Costumes and Tutorials

Weeping Angel

A tutorial on how to make a weeping angel costume based on the terrifying creatures from Doctor Who. Don’t blink!weeping

Baby Hobo

This adorable kid’s costume is easy to make and always gets a lot of laughs

baby hobo

I’d give him candy, wouldn’t you?

Fake Wounds

Here is a tutorial on how to make horrifying fake wounds. These are great for zombie runs, Halloween, or cosplay.

wound

They’re actually made out of white glue, red ink, and a lot of technique and patience, go check it out through the link above!

Cardboard Helmet

When I read “cardboard” anything in relation to costumes my mind automatically jumps to horrible homemade costumes cobbled together with duct tape and old boxes, so imagine my surprise when I came across this!

 helmet

If you check out the link you’ll see a whole picture tutorial on how it’s made!

Toy Soldier

I found this awesome tutorial that someone made for their kid here, but this would be just as easy to make in an adult size and can make an excellent Cosplay or Halloween costume.

gi joe

Matryoshka Doll Costume

This Matryoshka doll costume is surprisingly lightweight and relatively friendly in terms of cost. Check out the tutorial on how to build it here!

metryoshka

Especially cute for moms and kids with matching matryoshka costumes!

Cookie Monster Slayer

Unfortunately this amazing DIY cookie monster slayer didn’t post a tutorial, but it still definitely deserves to be on this list. Note the cookie monster fur boots.

cookie monster

About Emma Rae Curtis

Kids around the world count down the days until Christmas but not Emma Rae Curtis. Ever since her first Halloween, Emma has been a huge fan of the magic that is Halloween. While raising her kids, Emma had the time of her life making Halloween costumes and hosting lively Halloween parties. Each Halloween her house is still decorated to the hilt making it a trick or treat favorite in the neighborhood. Emma is an avid researcher, reader and writer of all topics involving Halloween costumes, traditions, decorations, parties, and accessories. At the urging of her friends and family Emma has worked independently as a Halloween writer/researcher since 2001. Emma also does consulting for organizations regarding all things related to Halloween parties, Halloween costumes, and Halloween related information.
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