Most people enjoy sewing a Halloween costume. Why not? A costume is a great excuse to play, break supposed sewing rules and create anything you want. It's time to let your imagination go wild and experiment. Browse these pages for instructions, ideas and more ways to help you create an award winning costume.
Free Pattern & Directions to Make Costume Mouse and Cat Ears
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Free directions and patterns to make cat or mouse costume ears on a headband for a fun play item or costume needs.
Costume Bunny Ears or Head Piece
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Free pattern for a simple or elaborate ways to make bunny ears for costumes, head pieces or fun play.
Free Directions & Pattern to Sew Dog Ears
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Simple ways to sew dog ears for costumes. Free patterns are included.
Poodle Skirt Tips
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Tips to make a Poodle Skirt for Halloween or fun!
Halloween Costume Animal Tails - Ideas and Directions
Adding a tail to a simple jogging suit or simple store bought costume will help a costume come to life. Read how to make a variety of animal costume tails here.Free Pattern and Directions to Sew Elf Costume Shoes
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This free pattern for elf costume shoes are fun for school plays,Halloween or just dress up fun. Find the free pattern and directions here.
Sew Your Own Costume Foot Covering
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Special footwear to match a costume can cost a fortune. Save your money and use your fabric scraps to create footwear that will add to the costume.
Inspiration, Directions and Patterns to Sew Halloween & Stage Costumes
School plays, Halloween, church and group performances all need costumes. Many can be created without sewing and there are short cuts when making a costume. Gain inspiration and learn to create a costume that will be remembered for years.Pirate Costume Skirt Pattern and directions
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
My daughter was a pirate in a school production. After scouring the thrift stores we could not find an appropriate skirt. So we designed one... and a spare that was used by another pirate. You'll find free directions to design any size pirate skirt here.
Viewer Submitted Costume Gallery
Judy Akers, Licensed to About.com
Gather ideas and inspiration from the costumes others have made. You'll find pictures and a brief description of how each costume was made. If you've made a great costume and would like to share your experience,Submit Your Halloween Costumes to Inspire Others
