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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.
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.
How-To Harry Potter Costumes
How-to Harry Potter Costumes. Learn how to make all of the characters from Harry Potter.
Print a Pair of Harry Potter Glasses
Print a Pair of Harry Potter Glasses. Free template to print your own wizard glasses.
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 Mustache
Make a Fake Mustache. This step-by-step photo tutorial will show you how to make a mustache with a Barbie doll.
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.
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.
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.
How to Make Costumes
How to Make Costumes. Save some money and learn how to make these hot costumes at home.
Costumes for Redheads
Costumes for redheads. Famous redhead characters make for cool costumes. Get ideas to dress up as a redhead this year.
Costume Ideas
A photo gallery of costume ideas and how-to's for each costume.
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.
Strawberry Shortcake Costume
How to Strawberry Shortcake Costume. Learn how to make a Strawberry Shortcake costume at home.
Indiana Jones Costume
How-To Indiana Jones Costume. Make an Indiana Jones Costume with these easy instructions.
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.
How to Make Dragon Wings
How to Make Dragon Wings. Learn how to make dragon 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.
How-to Wizard Robes
How-to Wizard Robes. Learn how to make wizarding robes like those on Harry Potter.
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.
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.
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 Star Trek Uniform
Make a Star Trek Uniform. Learn how to make a Star Trek Starfleet uniform with this easy tutorial.
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.
100+ Costume Ideas
Hundreds of free Halloween holiday craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques and supplies to make a variety of specific Halloween costumes. From your Guide to Family Crafts.
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.

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