Homemade Halloween Costumes

Check out these awesome homemade Halloween costumes from Kaboose. Easy to create, and fun to do, help your kid have a great Halloween with these homemade Halloween costume ideas! 

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Girls' Costumes

Dress your little gal up in a whole range of costumes from fairies to ladybugs!

Boys' Costumes

Your boys can go from being scurvy pirates to wizards or knights in shining armor!

Animal and Insect Costumes

Roar like a lion, swim like a fish or meow like a cat! These animals are adorable.


Ladybug Costume
Ladybug Costume

Looking for a great homemade Halloween costume to make your Halloween celebration a big, creepy, crawly success? Check out this fun ladybug kids' costume from the holiday experts at Kaboose.com. read more

Cat Costume
Cat Costume

Your child will look cute in this homemade Halloween cat costume. It's purr-fect for an in-school costume party or trick-or-treating. read more

Eyeball Costume
Eyeball Costume

Looking for great tips on homemade Halloween costumes? Check out this fun homemade eyeball costume from Kaboose.com. Cause a scene and make people's eyes pop this Halloween with this eyeball costume. Kids love to make and wear this craft and you read more

Autumn Fairy Costume
Autumn Fairy Costume

Autum Fairy Costumes - Costume Fairy Homemade read more

Pumpkin Costume
Pumpkin Costume

Here's a fun and easy way to make a traditional Halloween costume. Everybody recognizes the pumpkin as a part of autumn fun. Using a hoodie and some fabric, you can make this costume and have a great time of trick-or-treating! read more

Frog Costume
Frog Costume

This costume makes it easy to be green! Your little tadpole will look smashing in this ballerina-inspired frog costume with an adorable tutu. read more

Octopus Costume
Octopus Costume

This octopus sure knows how to accessorize! This Halloween, show your child's stylish side with a sock-topus costume. Choose your favorite knee socks and a sweatshirt hoodie to make this quick no-sew project. read more

Spider Costume
Spider Costume

What has eight eyes and eight legs? Your child, in a no-sew spider costume! This Halloween, you and your child can fashion a homemade no-sew spider costume from clothing you already have in the closet. A long sleeve shirt and a couple pairs of socks read more

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Costume
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Costume

What could be better than your child wearing his favorite food? A couple pieces of cushion foam and some colored felt makes this sandwich a hit without the sticky mess! It’s fun to make, and even more fun to wear. read more

Popcorn Costume
Popcorn Costume

Introduce your little kernels to the joys of corny crafts this Halloween with this popcorn box costume they can help make themselves. read more

Bumblebee Costume
Bumblebee Costume

Everyone will buzzing with excitement when they see this bumblebee Halloween costume. Can you bee-lieve this simple no-sew costume will take less than an hour to make? All you need is a hoodie, some duct tape, and a few other supplies to make this read more

Rapunzel Costume
Rapunzel Costume

Rapunzel is the fairy tale princess who is best known for her fabulous long hair. She lived in a tower and had to let her braid down if she had any visitors. This Halloween, go beyond the basic princess costume by adding a super-long wig and tower. read more

Paper Doll Costume
Paper Doll Costume

This Halloween, create the costume of your child's dreams by turning her/him into a life-size paper doll. With just a sheet of poster board and some paint, you can create any outfit your little one can imagine. read more

King Crown Costume
King Crown Costume

These crowns work for dress-up or as key costume components for Three Kings Day majesties, who reportedly leave gifts for good kids on January 6. read more

Cupcake Costume
Cupcake Costume

The cupcake costume requires serious sewing know-how; if you, like us aren't so handy with the needle and thread, hopefully you'll glean enough hints to MacGyver your own confection. read more

Firefighter Hero Costume
Firefighter Hero Costume

Your community will immediately feel safe when they see the newest member of the fire department on Halloween night! This easy-to-make costume uses a black sweat suit and colored duct tape. You'll have a great time making it! read more

Vampire Costume
Vampire Costume

You’ll hardly be able to “count” all the compliments you’ll get with this easy to make vampire costume. It’s perfect for all ages and a timeless Halloween tradition. Using clothing that you most likely have around the house and some read more

Sunflower Costume
Sunflower Costume

Who knew such pretty flowers could bloom in October? Your little blossom will be the buzz of the neighborhood with a simple, easy to make costume using poster board, and clothing. read more

Robot Costume
Robot Costume

A couple boxes, some spray paint, and lots of gadgets make this costume easy and a lot of fun to make. Using various things found around your home, you and your child will have a great time designing your own robot of the future! read more

Ninja Costume
Ninja Costume

Here’s a costume that is easy to make and very inexpensive. Plus, your little ninja has a nifty black sweat suit to wear after Halloween is over! A scrap of fabric for a belt, and a toy sword complete the look. read more

Nerd Costume
Nerd Costume

Who doesn't love a nerd? Using a combination of clothing and fun accessories, your child will be the geekiest in the neighborhood. He won't scare anyone, but he's sure smart enough to get some laughs from his friends! read more

Ghost  Costume
Ghost Costume

Your little ghost will have a boo-tiful time in this classic ghost costume. Our design stays in place to prevent tripping accidents and a comfortable journey around the neighborhood to collect treats! read more

Funny Monster Costume
Funny Monster Costume

Your child will get more giggles than screams with this silly monster costume -- and it's fun to make using things your family probably already has lying around the house! read more

Cheerleader Costume
Cheerleader Costume

Rah, rah for your little cheerleader! Dress her in this simple get-up and your daughter will be big on Halloween spirit, even if you are short on time for a costume. read more

Bunny Costume
Bunny Costume

Who doesn’t love a cuddly bunny rabbit? Your child will be adorable and snuggly warm in this easy-to-make bunny costume, using a pink sweat outfit and some white fur. read more

Easy Witch Costume
Easy Witch Costume

No magical spell needed to conjure up this spooky ensemble in a jiffy. Using a few simple things found at home or at a thrift shop, you can put together the pieces for a traditional Halloween good time. read more

Princess Costume
Princess Costume

She’s always been your little princess -- now you can show the world with this royal costume! You need just a few simple items of clothing, and of course a frog, to complete the look. Your pretty little princess will feel like the belle of the read more

Football Player Costume
Football Player Costume

You'll have an all-star player football costume as fast as you can say "hut, hut, hike!" Simple pieces of clothing and some fancy stick-on embellishment will make him (or her) ready for game day. read more

Clownfish Costume
Clownfish Costume

You won’t need to fish for compliments with this fun clownfish Halloween costume idea for your child. Using a pajama pattern and a hot glue gun, you’re ready to dive right into this Halloween treat! read more

Sunny Sky Costume
Sunny Sky Costume

This sunny sky costume is a very easy Halloween costume for kids to help make. Just decorate a t-shirt and you're on your way to collecting candy. read more

Alvin and the Chipmunks Costume

This Alvin and the Chipmunks costume lets a group of kids dress up together! Make Halloween fun and get a great chipmunk costume idea with this kids' craft. read more

Kids' Pirate Costume
Kids' Pirate Costume

This kids' pirate costume is the opposite of walking the plank; It's like finding buried treasure! Get crafty with your kids for Halloween with this costume. read more

Fairy Princess Costume
Fairy Princess Costume

Kids can make their own fairy princess costume this Halloween with our easy to follow crafting guide! You can also find other great Halloween costume ideas on Kaboose. read more

Kids' Lion Costume
Kids' Lion Costume

This kids' lion costume is a cute idea for your child's next Halloween outfit. Kids will have a roaring good time making and wearing this fun lion Halloween costume! read more

Scarecrow Costume

Looking for an easy homemade Halloween costume? Check out this great scarecrow costume from Kaboose.com. read more

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