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Budget Costumes

Budget Costumes. You can make these cheap costumes out of stuff you find around the house or inexpensive materials.
  1. 100+ Costume Ideas
  2. Cardboard Box Costumes
  3. Thrift Store Costumes
  4. Sweat Suit Costumes
  5. No-Sew Costumes
  6. A-Z Character Costume Tutorials

How-To Vampire Costume

Vampires are a classic Halloween costume that have come back in recent years with the success of Twilight. Here are a few elements of vampire costumes from classic to modern styles.

Michael Jackson Costume

After the tragic death of Michael Jackson, thousands of fans decided to honor him through imitation. Tribute artists all over the world are suiting up to honor the memory of Michael and to keep the spirit of his music alive for years to come.

Make your own Michael Jackson costume this Halloween season and show off your best moves.

Strawberry Shortcake Costume

How to Strawberry Shortcake Costume. Learn how to make a Strawberry Shortcake costume at home.

Jack Sparrow Costume How-To

Everyone wants to be a pirate, but these days only one is king. Learn how to make a Captain Jack Sparrow costume.

Miley Cyrus Costume

Miley Cyrus is quickly becoming as popular a costume as her fictional alter ego, Hannah Montana. Find out how to get the right Miley look with this simple tutorial.

Make Fake Blood - Fake Blood Recipes

Fake Blood Recipes. Learn how to create fake blood with these free recipes that use

Turn a Prom Dress into a Fairy Costume

Take that ugly old prom dress and turn it into a sparkling fantasy fairy costume. You're never going to wear that thing again, anyway.

Costume Ideas

A photo gallery of costume ideas and how-to's for each costume.

How-to Harry Potter Costumes

How-to Harry Potter Costumes. Learn how to make Harry Potter costumes for free at home.

How to Make a Yarn Wig

How to Make a Yarn Wig. Learn how to make a wig out of yarn with this step-by-step photo tutorial.

How-To Halloween Costumes

How-To Halloween Costumes. Costumes for kids, costumes for adults and children of all sizes. Learn how to make Halloween costumes at home.

Make a Fake Beard

Make a Fake Beard. This step-by-step photo tutorial will show you how to make a beard with a Barbie doll.

Make a Fake Mustache

Make a Fake Mustache. This step-by-step photo tutorial will show you how to make a mustache with a Barbie doll.

Print a Pair of Harry Potter Glasses

Print a Pair of Harry Potter Glasses. Free template to print your own wizard glasses.

Yarn Party Hair Pieces

Learn how to make your own yarn hair pieces. This how-to will show you how to make some wild yarn hair to change up your 'do.

Gothic Fairy Corset Top

This corset top is perfect for fairies, princesses, she-devils and maidens alike. Make it in minutes.

How to Make Dragon Wings

How to Make Dragon Wings. Learn how to make dragon wings with this photo tutorial.

Make a Belt Pouch

Learn how to make a pouch that will slide onto your belt. These photos and instructions will show you how to make a belt pouch in minutes.

Make a Star Trek Uniform

Make a Star Trek Uniform. Learn how to make a Star Trek Starfleet uniform with this easy tutorial.

How to Make Costumes

How to Make Costumes. Save some money and learn how to make these hot costumes at home.

How-to Poison Ivy Costume

How-to Poison Ivy Costume. Learn how to make a Poison Ivy costume with stuff you have at home.

How-to Rainbow Brite Costume

Rainbow Brite Costume. How-to Rainbow Brite costume with easy instructions.

Women's Princess Costume

Princess and Queen costumes can cost hundreds of dollars, even when they are not custom made. You can create a simple costume with a corset top and skirt set. The best part is that it only costs a few bucks in fabric and ribbon.

Women's Pirate Costume

Yarrrr! Make this easy pirate costume designed just for the ladies. Since there are so many kinds of pirates, there are a few options here to choose from.

Wench or Maiden Costume

Renaissance costumes can cost hundreds of dollars, even when they are not custom made. You can create a simple costume with a corset top and skirt set. The best part is that it only costs a few bucks in fabric and ribbon.

How to Make Fairy Wings

How to Make Fairy Wings. Learn how to make fairy wings with this photo tutorial.

Catwoman Costume How-To

How-to Catwoman Costume. Learn how to make a Catwoman costume with stuff you have at home. Make your own Catwoman Costume for close to free.

How to Make Costumes

How to Make Costumes. Photo tutorials on how to make costumes. Make costumes for women, men and all the kids.

Make a Hooded Cape

Capes are used in a variety of costumes, from hobbits to super hero's. Learn how to make the simple hooded cape in just a few minutes.

Sarah Palin Costume

The hottest costume for women in 2008 is Sarah Palin herself. Lucky for you that this is an easy-to assemble costume that won't add to your budget deficit.

Make a Fairy Bottle of Bubbles

Create a bubble bottle that will match any fairy costume and add the magic of bubbly fun to any situation.

Pirate Costume Skirt -- Free Pattern and Directions

Here you'll find free directions to draft your own pattern and how to sew a pirate costume skirt.

Make a Poodle Skirt

Thinking about sewing a poodle skirt? You'll find tips and suggestions to make a great poodle skirt as a costume or just for fun here.

Costumes for Redheads

Costumes for redheads. Famous redhead characters make for cool costumes. Get ideas to dress up as a redhead this year.

Make a Gypsy Fortune Teller Costume

Make a Gypsy Fortune Teller Costume. Tell the Halloween future with this gypsy fortune telling costume, made with this easy photo tutorial.

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