Homemade Halloween Costumes!

10/1/2018

Whether your kid wants to go full on Harry Potter or just be a ghost that consists of a sheet over their head, homemade costumes can be cheaper than store-bought ones, and a fun, creative way for your kid to stand out. Depending on your kids’ ages and ability levels, it can also be a great way for them to customize their costume and to have some cool family time. Can't sew? No worries! Hot glue will get you lots of places.

Our favorite places for costume help:

Thrift stores: St. Vinnies, Goodwill, Salvation Army
MECCA: Material Exchange Center for Community Arts
BRING Recycling (they have a free sections!)
Your own closet: old dance costumes, mom & dad's old clothes, past Halloween costumes turned into something else.
Art & Craft Stores: Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Joann Fabrics, the Artist's Palette (local business! yay!)

We've grabbed a few super fun ideas from the internet and from our GoMomGo-ers!

we asked you about your favorite homemade halloween costumes, and you delivered! we loved seeing everyone's pictures, and we wish we could post them all! here are some of our favorites:

Ashley sent in this picture of her adorable backhoe costume!

omg! Michelle's TARDIS, Doctor, and Amy Pond are just too cool! (supplies from BRING recycling)

Anna made Captain Barnacles and Peso from the Octonauts!

Kyndal's Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man is just too much!

Krystle's Cat in the Hat is just too cute!

Look at Ilia's fabulous family costumes!

Look at Heather's little kitty cat! adorable & simple!

Yvette's voodoo doll is so creepy-cute!

look at Meghan's little gnome!

Gloria's gumball machine and stick figure are so fun!

Hannah's family went as the whole Daniel Tiger family (Daniel, Mama Tiger, Daddy Tiger, and Baby Margaret) plus Trolley!

we love this idea for parents! Jamie had the idea to go as older versions of themselves

pinterest & internet finds!

pinterest inspo for your tween or teen who needs something cool & easy

bonus! could anything be cuter for your pup than this s'more costume?!

1 Comment

Lowan

5/12/2022 10:42:42 pm

What a crafty idea! Thanks for all these tips and procedures - they actually help! I want to share a company that offers costume rent. "Fancy That". https://www.fancythatcostumes.com.au They have all the costumes you'd need with a lot of choices. Once again, thanks!