Halloween, school plays, church and group productions wouldn't be the same without costumes. Your sewing skill don't have to be perfect, fun and creativity rule when making a costume.
Browse these ideas and use your imagination to create a costume that will be remembered for years.
Browse these ideas and use your imagination to create a costume that will be remembered for years.
11. Costume Bunny Ears or Head Piece
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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.
12. Free Directions & Pattern to Sew Dog Ears
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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.
13. Nurse's Cap
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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!
14. Elf Costume Shoes
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School plays, church pageants and Halloween costumes or just for "dress up" fun, these elf shoes make a great costume additions.
15. Dressed Up Kerchief
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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.
16. Costume Tails
Dress up a pair of pajamas with a tail for a very simple costume. You'll find directions to create a pig, lion or cow tail here.17. Tips to Make a Poodle Skirt for Halloween or Fun!
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18. Chef's Hat
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A Chef's Hat is an easy project. Add a BBQ Apron and you have a costume that everyone will know what you are!
19. BBQ Apron
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A Chef's Hat and a BBQ Apron create an instant chef.
