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Homemade Halloween Costumes for Adults: 11 Original and Fun Ideas

October 13, 2014 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

Refashioned 1060s Mod DressWhether it’s the fantastical costumes, the mountains of candy, spooky ghost stories, or all of the above, Halloween is a magical and exciting time of year for kids. You might be a little too old to trick-or treat this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t join in on the fun with a Halloween costume of your own. If you shudder at the thought of spending a fortune on a silly outfit that you’ll only wear once, though, you aren’t alone. We here at Seams and Scissors understand that in a tight budget, there simply isn’t room for an expensive store-bought costume.

DIY Halloween costumes are a great alternative to those overpriced, generic costumes you see in the store. This collection,  Homemade Halloween Costumes for Adults: 11 Original and Fun Ideas, has something for everyone. If you love beautiful, vintage pieces that you can wear long past October 31st, try  The Notebook-Inspired Vintage Dress. For a simple classic, these DIY Lace Halloween Cat Ears will give you a cute costume in almost no time. Even if you don’t sew at all, this No-Sew Spiderweb Cape Tutorial is an easy, sophisticated costume that has all the spookiness of a store-bought costume with none of the price. Embrace your inner child and make one of these easy DIY Halloween costumes this year. If you’re going to a Halloween party, trick-or-treating with your kids, or passing out candy, your clever, adorable, one-of-a-kind costume is sure to be a hit.

Homemade Halloween Costumes for Adults: 11 Original and Fun Ideas

Mr. Potato Head CostumeMr. Potato Head Costume: You’ll bring nostalgic smiles to everyone’s face in this adorable, easy costume modeled on the classic toy and animated movie character.

DIY Little Red Riding Hood Costume: You won’t believe how easily you can make this warm fleece cape. If you’re expecting chilly weather for trick-or-treating, this fairy tale-inspired costume is perfect for you.

30-Minute Mermaid Skirt: This beautiful, creative skirt from girl. Inspired will not only transform you into a mystical mermaid, but also can be worn after Halloween is over as part of a trendy, cute fall outfit. 30-Minute Mermaid Skirt

Refashioned 1960s Mod Dress: Pair this vintage dress with some platform boots and a paisley scarf for the ultimate 60s beauty queen look.

No-Sew Spiderweb Cape Tutorial: Looking for an easy no-sew costume? This eerily cute spiderweb cape from Delia Creates  is for you. This versatile piece can be added to a variety of homemade Halloween costumes to add an extra element of spookiness.

Steampunk Pirate Hat: A pirate is a classic Halloween costume that never goes out of style. Add your own flair to a classic ensemble with this DIY pirate hat.

Wispy Ghost Halloween Costume: If you’re a fan of traditional costumes, you’ll love this elegant ghost costume. Made from just two sheets,  this easy and affordable sewing project can be made in no time.

Monster Halloween Hoodie: This cute, friendly monster costume from Speckless is made by adding simple embellishments to a hooded sweatshirt, which means minimal sewing and low cost for you.

The Notebook Inspired Vintage DressAlice in Wonderland Apron: Who says Disney costumes are just for kids? With this tutorial, you can transform yourself into one of fantasy’s favorite characters in no time.

The Notebook-Inspired Vintage Dress: Admit it: you love The Notebook. We all do! This gorgeous 1940s dress will help you feel the romance of a bygone era. If only you could accessorize this beautiful homemade Halloween costume with Ryan Gosling!

DIY Lace Halloween Cat Ears: In a last-minute pinch, a cat is always an easy, quick Halloween costume to make. This lacy ear headband won’t take more than 15 minutes and will have you ready to trick-or-treat in no time.

What is the best Halloween costume you’ve ever worn?

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