[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 (11–20)
maid headband
Here’s an idea using origami paper and lace paper doilies.
Use the origami paper as the headband base and the lace paper as decoration.
First, cut the origami paper in half, fold each piece in half horizontally to make a crease, then open it.
Fold the top and bottom edges to meet the center crease.
Once both pieces are folded the same way, connect and glue them together.
Next, cut the lace paper doily—removing the solid white center—and trim it to a suitable size.
Glue it little by little to the upper half of the inside of the base, gathering it as you go.
Fold the base in half to sandwich the lace paper and glue it together.
Fold so the lace paper stands up, attach rubber bands to both ends of the base, and you’re done!
Origami Ribbon Headband
Let’s make a ribbon headband using origami! First, cut the origami paper in half.
Stack the two pieces, fold them in half lengthwise to make a long rectangle, then unfold.
Fold the top and bottom edges in to meet the center crease, slide the pieces to extend the length, secure with tape, fold in half again to make it long and narrow, and glue it together.
The base is done! For the ribbon, stack two sheets of origami, cut off one quarter, then accordion-fold the remaining piece.
Tape the center and fan it out to form the ribbon shape.
Fold the cut-off strip into a long narrow piece and wrap it around the center together with the base.
Finally, punch holes in both ends of the base, thread a rubber band through, and your ribbon headband is complete!
Red ribbon headband
Using a store-bought headband as a base, why not make an irresistible headband with a big red bow for girls? Prepare your favorite red fabric and sew it into a long, tube-like shape.
Since this will slip over the store-bought headband, cut the fabric width to match it.
Next, sew a rectangular piece of fabric into a pouch and stuff it with cotton through an opening.
Wrap the center with another strip of fabric, then place it on the headband base and sew it on.
Adjust the bow size and placement to your liking.
The key is to avoid stuffing the cotton in the center!
poncho
Let me show you how to make a hooded poncho.
Use black fabric for the outer layer and orange fabric for the lining.
First, cut the parts from the fabric: the cape, the hood, and the ties that fasten the cape.
Sew the outer and lining fabrics together to make the hood and the ties.
For the cape, cut the fabric into a square, fold it into quarters, trim off the corner to create the neck opening, and make sure there’s enough room for the head.
Then round off the hem, unfold the fabric, and make a slit down the front opening.
Cut both the outer and lining fabrics the same way and sew them together.
Once you attach the hood and the ties to the cape, the poncho is complete! It might be cute to add cat ears, too.
Triangle hat headband
Here’s an idea for a headband with a felt cone hat.
Cut two circles and one fan-shaped piece from felt.
Roll the fan-shaped piece into a cone and glue it, then snip slits around the bottom edge.
This will be the pointy hat section.
Punch a hole in one of the circles, insert the cone through it, and glue the slit tabs to the circle.
Stuff the cone with cotton, then cap it with the remaining circle.
Decorate with tassels made from embroidery thread or a tulle bow, and glue it onto a headband base to finish! By changing the decorations and colors, you can adapt this lovely idea for a variety of events.
In conclusion
Did you find an idea for something you’d like to wear yourself or would love your child to wear? If you did, gather your favorite fabrics and decorations and give it a try.
These days, craft and sewing supplies are even sold at 100-yen shops, which is handy when you want to keep costs down.
Make a wonderful costume and enjoy Halloween to the fullest!