Free Costumes You Can Make
By Lorain Blanken, About.com Guide to DIY Fashion
There are literally hundreds of costumes that you can make yourself at home. Halloween stores are popping up all over in the U.S. during Autumn seasons. While these are fun to visit, the price tags aren't so entertaining. Learn how to make your own costumes with these free photo galleries and tutorials.
Hot Costumes for 2009
Don't know what you want to be? Look through these photo galleries to get some ideas on what you can turn into this season.
Famous Character Costumes
Be your favorite cartoon character or famous musician. These well-known characters are easy to imitate.
- Michael Jackson
- Sarah Palin Costume
- Miley Cyrus
- Hermione and More Harry Potter Costumes
- Poison Ivy Costume
- Little Mermaid
- Marilyn Monroe Costume
- Catwoman
- Corpse Bride Costume
- Spiderman Face Paint
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Rainbow Brite Costume
- Harley Quinn
Sexy Costumes
Bunny tails and kitty ears. Sometimes that's all it takes to put together a sizzlin costume. Try these skimpy costumes on for size.
Classic Costumes to Make
Step-by-step instructions on how to make traditional Halloween get-ups.
- Top 2009 Costumes to Make
- Princess Costume
- Vampire
- Women's Pirate Costume
- Fairy Costume
- Geisha
- 70's Disco Costume
- Ballerina
- Women's Angel Costume
- Wench or Maiden
- Cavewoman Costume
- Flapper
- Man Costume (Be a Man!)
- Masquerade Ball Costume
- Little Red Riding Hood
- Wizard Costumes
- Ask Your How-To Question at the Costumes Message Board
Costumes for Men
Someone's got to dress that guy up for Halloween. These costumes are easy to make.
- Michael Jackson Costume
- Voldemort and More Harry Potter Costumes
- Vampire
- Star Trek Uniform
- Indiana Jones
- Ninja
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Skull Face Painting Tutorial
- How to Make a Cape
- Make a Fake Beard and Mustache
- Scarecrow Costume
- Half-Man Half-Woman Costume
- Ghostly Spirit
- Slash from Guns & Roses
- Hippie Guy
- Headless Man and Monster
Make-Up and Face Paint
As a professional face painter, I can tell you that the makeup matters. Having the right face can make or break a costume.
- Zombie Makeup
- Witch Face
- Skull Face Painting
- Spiderman Face Paint
- Kitty Cat Face
- Poison Ivy Makeup
- Geisha Makeup
- Ghostly Girl Face
- Ghost Chick Makeup
- Deathly Beauty
- Evil Queen Makeup
- Vampire Seductress Makeup
- She-Devil Face
- Genie Makeup Application
- Butterfly Face
- How-To Make Up your Eyes
- Smokey Eyes How-to
- 1930's Flapper Hair
Wigs, Masks and Accessories
Adding a wig or putting on a mask can make your character more convincing. Learn how to make and wear these disguises.
- Yarn Wig Tutorial
- Make a Fake Mustache
- Make a Fake Beard
- How To Wear a Halloween Wig
- Make a Paper Mache Mask
- Sew a Catwoman Mask
- Make a Mardi Gras Mask
- Easy T-Shirt Ninja Mask
- Make a Death Eater Mask
- Style Your Halloween Hair
- Make a Cape
- Belt Pouch Tutorial
- Fairy Hair Pieces
- Make Fairy Wings
- Make Dragon Wings
- Harry Potter Glasses
Costume Idea Galleries
Sometimes looking at costumes will give you the right inspiration for your own Halloween look. Check out these creations and get cracking!
