Whether you are looking for a Halloween costume or an imaginative outfit for a themed party, homemade creations are fun to make and cost friendly. Instead of simply buying a pre-packaged store costume, help your little one to design her own dream version. From princesses to ninjas, children of all ages will have a ball seeing their creations come to life.
Girls’ Princess Costume
Design a homemade outfit with your little princess in mind. Start with a long, flowing dress. Instead of buying a new dress, make your own out of an adult sized skirt. Look for a loose fitting maxi skirt in a pretty pattern, regal rose or princess-like shade of purple. Pull the skirt up to just under your child’s armpits so that it looks like a dress. Make sure that it isn’t too long, as this could cause a safety or tripping hazard.
Cinch the dress at your child’s waist with a cool metallic belt or shiny ribbon. Add a princess crown by making your own with construction paper, glitter and glue or buy an inexpensive sequined tiara at a party supply store. Embellish the grown with faux jewels.
If you live in a cool weather region, or Halloween night happens to be extra chilly, have your child wear a long sleeved shirt under the dress. Opt for a frilly blouse or a simple turtle neck in a coordinating color.
Ninja Outfit
A ninja costume is a simple Halloween outfit that will ignite your little one’s creativity. This basic costume is both easy to make and affordable.
Use your child’s own clothing as the primary part of his ninja costume. Put together a pairing of black pants and a black turtleneck or long sleeved t-shirt. Tie a red sash, or one of your scarves, around his waist. Complete the look with a black ski mask and a faux sword made from foil covered cardboard.
Kids’ Monster Halloween Costume
Monsters are a time tested favorite for Halloween costumes. When making your own monster outfit, allow your child to be as creative as she wants. Choose a popular character such as Frankenstein or a zombie, or make up your own.
Start the outfit off with strategically cut, ripped or torn clothing items. Add an adult’s flannel shirt for an over-sized monster jacket that will keep your little one warm on Halloween night.
The focal point of this costume will be a monster-ific make-up job. Purchase an inexpensive costume make-up set and design your own look. Use an allover shade of green, ghostly white or black and gray under-eye make-up. Before applying the make-up all over your child’s face try a test spot to look for sensitivities or allergies.
Celebrate Halloween with a special homemade costume. Whether your child can’t wait to be a shining princess or is looking to try a monster monstrosity, designing your own costume is an easy way to keep your family on budget while working on a holiday activity.
Erica Loop - I am a mother and a professional Arts Educator, teaching visual arts programs to children ages three and up in both museum and school ...
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