Inspiration, Directions and Patterns to Sew Halloween & Stage Costumes

An inexpensive headband and the addition of bunny ears with a little bit of make up transforms a child or adult. Not just for Halloween but a great way to encourage creative play time.

This simple way to create dog ears for a costume can top off a simple costume made with pajamas or encourage creative play. If your child loves Clifford the Big Red Dog, consider making red dog ears to inspire them to play out their Clifford stories.

Halloween is a great time to introduce children to various professions available to them in their future. By using white fabric, you make sure your children will be seen on dark streets while trick or treating.

A classic white nurses uniform can be made with almost any white outfit. A classic blouse can be lengthened for a child's dress. Later you can add trim to the dress for it to be used everyday or shorten it for a white blouse. A white blouse and a simple white skirt is another option.

Top off the costume with white shoes. Old sneakers can be spray painted white, for a very economical solution.

Add the Nurse's Cap and there will be no mistakes about the costume!

School plays, church pageants and Halloween costumes or just for "dress up" fun, these elf shoes make a great costume additions.

A head piece can dress up and make any costume. A Simple kerchief is a great way to make a headpiece. You'll find simple directions here. Vary the size for the coverage your costume needs.

A poodle skirt never loses it's charm! You'll find tips for the poodle and patterns here.

A Chef's Hat is an easy project. Add a BBQ Apron and you have a costume that everyone will know what you are!

A Chef's Hat and a BBQ Apron create an instant chef.