Clever Costumes

Trick or Treat! Whether your child wants to be a witch, skeleton, sorcerer, ghoul or even a duck; kids tall and small will love these easy to create handmade Halloween costume ideas. Watch this video for a quick overview of these 11 creative costume ideas or click here for printable instructions.

Creative experts Teresa Henn and Nadia Ramirez have some simple costume ideas for kids both large and small this Halloween.

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Figure A--This colorful bird costume is easy to make. Cut feather accents and wings from pieces of felt, then attach to a plain cotton jumpsuit. Decorate a baseball cap to make the bill and eyes.

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Figure B--This pumpkin costume is also easy to make. Simply sandwich the foam between two layers of orange felt, decorate the front piece with a jack-o'-lantern motif and attach the front and back with elastic bands.

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Figure C--Create a wizard costume by simply making long gowns out of colorful fabric. Make hats by interfacing fabric and decorating with celestial accents such as stars and moons.

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Figure D--How about a cute ladybug costume? Just sandwich foam between layers of silk to make the wings and front. Use fusible strips, and no sewing is necessary. Cut the brim from a baseball cat to make the ladybug's head.

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Figure E--Make a satin cape for a magician's costume. Simply add a hat, wand and maybe even a fake mustache.

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Figure F--Jumpsuits make great starting points for toddler costumes. This lion's mane is made from macrame cord that's been rolled up like fringe and sewn onto the hood.

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Figure G--A great last-minute idea is this no-sew skeleton costume. Just decorate black sweatpants and a sweatshirt with white felt that's attached with fusible backing.

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Figure H--Another costume that starts with black sweatpants and a sweatshirt is this scary-looking fringed ghoul. Again, attach strips of felt with fusible backing.

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Figure I--Combine a store-bought hat and cape with other elements such as ribbon, flowers, bows and straw to create this elegant witch costume.

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Figure J--This simple duck costume is little more than a rubber rain slicker and boots. Decorate with glued-on felt to make the duck feet and other touches. As a bonus, this costume is great for a rainy Halloween night.

Resources
Halloween Costumes (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
by Editors of Creative Publishing International
Creative Publishing International, 1997
Order this title from Amazon.com.

Guests
Teresa Henn
Creative Expert, Creative Publishing International
5900 Green Oak Dr.
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Phone: 952-936-4700
Toll-free: 800-328-0590
Fax: 952-988-0201
Website: www.creativepub.com

Also in this Episode

Your Holiday Home : Episode YHH-101
•	Pumpkins With Pizzazz
•	Ultimate Halloween Party
•	Haunted Accessories
•	Entertaining Treats
•	Elegant Halloween Ideas
•	Clever Costumes
•	Halloween Party for Kids