Last-Minute Halloween Costume: Kid's Toga Made From a Pillowcase

Invert pillowcase. Cut lines where shown. Seal cut edges of fabric to avoid fraying. To do so, melt edges over a flame. Do not put fabric in flame. Simply bring it close and watch it melt the edge. Edge will become slightly hardened and will not fray. Do not involve children in this process. Tip: If purchased pillowcase is not made of polyester or microfiber use Fray Check to prevent fraying instead. Squirt gently onto edges of fabric. Invert pillowcase and iron.

Invert pillowcase. Cut lines where shown. Seal cut edges of fabric to avoid fraying. To do so, melt edges over a flame. Do not put fabric in flame. Simply bring it close and watch it melt the edge. Edge will become slightly hardened and will not fray. Do not involve children in this process. Tip: If purchased pillowcase is not made of polyester or microfiber use Fray Check to prevent fraying instead. Squirt gently onto edges of fabric. Invert pillowcase and iron.

Invert pillowcase. Cut lines where shown. Seal cut edges of fabric to avoid fraying. To do so, melt edges over a flame. Do not put fabric in flame. Simply bring it close and watch it melt the edge. Edge will become slightly hardened and will not fray. Do not involve children in this process. Tip: If purchased pillowcase is not made of polyester or microfiber use Fray Check to prevent fraying instead. Squirt gently onto edges of fabric. Invert pillowcase and iron.

Cut spool of ribbon into four equal parts. Wrap ribbon around flip flop strap and glue as shown. Repeat on other side of flip flop so there are two straps on each sandal. Repeat on other flip flop. Lace shoes up the leg. Tie in a knot and tuck in edges of ribbon.

Cut spool of ribbon into four equal parts. Wrap ribbon around flip flop strap, and glue as shown. Repeat on other side of flip flop so there are two straps on each sandal. Repeat on other flip flop. Lace shoes up the leg. Tie in a knot, and tuck in edges of ribbon.

Cut open cereal box. Cut one long strip of cardboard and 20-25 leaves. Take cardboard strip and hold around head of the costume wearer to gauge size. Cut to length and use hot glue gun to glue ends together to create a headband. Hot glue leaves onto front half of the headband. Spray paint wreath gold.

Cut open cereal box. Cut one long strip of cardboard and 20-25 leaves. Take cardboard strip and hold around head of the costume wearer to gauge size. Cut to length and use hot glue gun to glue ends together to create a headband. Hot glue leaves onto front half of the headband. Spray paint wreath gold.

Cut open cereal box. Cut one long strip of cardboard and 20-25 leaves. Take cardboard strip and hold around head of the costume wearer to gauge size. Cut to length and use hot glue gun to glue ends together to create a headband. Hot glue leaves onto front half of the headband. Spray paint wreath gold.

Cut open cereal box. Cut one long strip of cardboard and 20-25 leaves. Take cardboard strip and hold around head of the costume wearer to gauge size. Cut to length and use hot glue gun to glue ends together to create a headband. Hot glue leaves onto front half of the headband. Spray paint wreath gold.

A no-sew costume using everyday items like a pillowcase, cereal box, and flip flops to create a majestic, costume fit for Roman royalty. No sheet-wrapping involved, which means there’s no need to worry about the toga falling off during trick or treating.

A no-sew costume using everyday items like a pillowcase, cereal box, and flip flops to create a majestic, costume fit for Roman royalty. No sheet-wrapping involved, which means there’s no need to worry about the toga falling off during trick or treating.