[Part 2] Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
Speaking of Halloween, dressing up in costumes is a classic! Some people put on elaborate outfits or cosplay as popular characters, and the event seems to get more exciting every year.
While there are store-bought costumes, many people consider making their own because they can’t find what they want or the prices are too high.
In this article, we’ll introduce Halloween costumes that are easy to make! None of the outfits take much effort, and they’re all super cute.
Try making them for yourself and for your kids, too!
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[Part 2] Easy DIY Halloween Costumes (1–10)
Witch’s Dress
Here’s how to make a witch dress for Halloween.
Prepare tulle, a purple fabric skirt, the front bodice, the back bodice, snap buttons, and lace.
Place the front and back bodice pieces right sides together and sew at the shoulders and side seams.
Make two sets—outer and lining—then sew them together to create the bodice.
Attach gathered lace to the sleeves using a gathering stitch on the lace.
This lace is the key detail that enhances the costume’s cuteness! Sew the tulle onto the base skirt, then attach the skirt to the bodice.
Finish by fastening snap buttons at the center back, and you’re done.
Pretty Cure
Introducing a Pretty Cure costume with an adorable oversized ribbon.
Place a clear file over your child’s clothing to trace the shape, then transfer that outline onto thin paper to create a pattern.
At this stage, add details like frilled sleeves, collar, and ribbon to the pattern according to your design.
Once the pattern is ready, cut out the pieces from your chosen fabric and start sewing them together.
Tips to make the costume extra cute: sew lace curtain fabric to the inside of the skirt for a fluffy finish, and use a resin-made heart for the ribbon embellishment on the chest.
Using resin makes it look like a real gemstone.
With this design opening fully at the back, even small children should find it easy to put on and take off.
Mario’s pants
We’re excited to show you how to make a costume that transforms you into Mario, a huge hit for Halloween! Prepare blue felt, yellow felt, scissors, a sewing machine, and elastic for the waistband.
Cut two yellow felt circles the size of 4 cm buttons, and cut Mario’s bib, pants, and two shoulder straps from the blue felt to fit your child.
Sew the two pant pieces together, then sew the waistband and insert the elastic.
While stretching the elasticized waistband, use the sewing machine to attach the bib to the pants, and then sew the two shoulder straps onto the bib.
Finally, glue on the yellow “buttons,” and your Mario costume is complete!
Cardboard Mickey headband
Here are some ideas for making Mickey-style headbands out of cardstock.
It’s very easy, so be sure to try it with your child.
First, prepare black cardstock.
Fold one sheet into a long, narrow strip to make the base of the headband.
From another sheet, cut out two circular pieces.
Make a small slit in each circle, overlap the cut edges slightly, and glue them to create a three-dimensional piece.
Attach these as ears to the headband base.
Finally, punch holes at both ends of the base, thread a rubber band through, and you’ll have an adorable headband! Add a bow to turn it into a Minnie version.
Toy Story headband
Here’s a fun idea for anyone who loves Disney: Toy Story-themed headbands you can make with materials from a 100-yen shop! Decorate foam ear bases with designs inspired by characters from Toy Story.
You’ll use items like felt, rhinestone stickers, and embroidery thread, but feel free to choose materials that fit your design.
Since layered felt can get heavy, lighten it by cutting away the lower layers where they overlap.
Use a hot glue gun for assembly, and be careful to avoid burns.