Costume season is upon us! There’s no denying the thrill of transforming into a character or concept that captures your imagination. While store-bought costumes are convenient, there’s something uniquely satisfying about creating your own DIY costume. So, whether you’re a master of sewing, a wizard with makeup, or a pro at repurposing household items, there’s a DIY costume idea waiting for you. Join us as we embark on a creative journey through the world of DIY costumes, and get ready to bring your favorite characters, creatures, and concepts to life like with these 50 DIY costume ideas!
Cute Costumes
These cute DIY costume ideas are great for those who want to dress up for Halloween without being scary. Let your imagination soar as you craft a costume that allows you to become someone or something else for the evening!
- Oly-Fun Octopus Costume
- Cotton Candy Costume DIY
- Cake Slice Costume Tutorial
- Jack In the Box Halloween Costume Tutorial
- Inflatable Tube People Costume DIY
- DIY President Costume
- Cat in the Hat Costume
- Ballerina Jewelry Box Costume
- Butterfly Costume DIY
- Gumball Machine Costume
Spooky & Scary Costumes to Make
Halloween is the perfect time to show off your spooky side! These slightly scary costumes are perfect for anyone who wants to bring the fright on Halloween night!
- Bride of Frankenstein Giant Wig Tutorial
- Annabelle Doll Sweetheart Apron Halloween Costume
- Tornado Costume Tutorial: Halloween DIY
- Dark Elf Fantasy Halloween Costume Tattered Bustle and No-Sew Vest
- DIY Zombie Bride Costume
- The Ring Costume
- Creepy Doll Costume
- Vampire Costume DIY Cape
- Grim Reaper Free Hugs Costume
- Werewolf Costume
Group & Couple Costumes
Friends, couples, and families will enjoy these DIY costume ideas that coordinate and show your unity!
- Three Little Pigs Brick House Costume DIY
- Woodland Fairy Halloween Costume
- Piñata & Birthday Kid Costume
- Mad Hatter Wig & Alice Trapped in House
- Popeye & Olive Oyl
- Grumpy Couple
- Art Supplies
- Greek Gods
- Scooby Doo Gang
- Barbie Girls
Pet Costumes
Why shouldn’t your pets join in on the fun? These adorable DIY pet costumes are guaranteed to be a hit!
- Mini M&M’s Dog Costume
- Corn Dog Costume
- Ninja Turtle Costume for Dogs
- Cupcake Dog Costume
- Mummy Dog Costume
- Puppucino Costume
- Pirate Pup Costume
- Garden Gnome Pet Costume DIY
- Mad Hatter
- Oscar the Grouch Costume
Last Minute Costume DIYs
Just because you don’t have much time doesn’t mean you can’t DIY a costume! These last minute projects only require a few supplies and a little bit of time to put together.
- Oly-Fun Flower Costume
- Make a No-Sew Hula Girl Costume for Halloween
- Last Minute Playing Card Costume
- No-Sew OlyFun Spider Web Capelet Halloween Costume
- Golden Unicorn Costume Mask
- Easy Jedi Costumes – Last Minute Star Wars Costumes – The Force Awakens
- Rey’s Staff – Star Wars Costume – The Force Awakens – 15 Minute Project
- Metallic OlyFun Dragon Wings Costume
- Sashimi Sushi Roll: Easy DIY Halloween Costume
- Easy Oly*Fun Harry Potter Costume w/ No-Sew Option
DIY costumes allow you to express your unique personality and style in a way that store-bought costumes simply can’t match. Have fun crafting and creating your own DIY costumes this Halloween!
